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Apollo ramps up retail push with 'New Markets' division
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES APR 24, 2025
Apollo ramps up retail push with 'New Markets' division

The alternatives giant's new unit, led by a 17-year veteran, will tap into four areas worth an estimated $60 trillion.

By Bloomberg
Commonwealth advisors, employees, let it all hang out on Reddit
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION APR 24, 2025
Commonwealth advisors, employees, let it all hang out on Reddit

"It's like a soap opera," says one senior industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Concerns on inflation, Social Security dampening workers and retirees' financial confidence
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 24, 2025
Concerns on inflation, Social Security dampening workers and retirees' financial confidence

The latest annual survey from EBRI and Greenwald Research sheds light on anxieties around living costs, volatility, and the future of federal income support in retirement.

By Leo Almazora
World's largest wealth fund takes $40 billion hit amid tech sector turbulence
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 24, 2025
World's largest wealth fund takes $40 billion hit amid tech sector turbulence

$1.7 trillion fund takes big hit.

By Matthew Sellers
Advisor moves: RBC nabs $500M Merrill team as LPL recruits $350M Osaic advisor
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 24, 2025
Advisor moves: RBC nabs $500M Merrill team as LPL recruits $350M Osaic advisor

The Merrill Lynch defectors expand RBC's reach in Texas while LPL bolsters its New York presence.

By Leo Almazora
Fed's Waller in favor of rate cutting if tariffs drive job losses
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 24, 2025
Fed's Waller in favor of rate cutting if tariffs drive job losses

Separately, Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack said the central bank could make a move by June if data show a clear economic trajectory.

By Bloomberg
Kestra adds $2.4B in Q1 recruitment assets
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 24, 2025
Kestra adds $2.4B in Q1 recruitment assets

After onboarding 26 new advisors in the first three months of 2025, the independent wealth platform is looking forward to continued momentum in Q2.

By Leo Almazora
Jury finds Massachusetts advisor liable for annuity disclosure shortfalls
INVESTING LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 24, 2025
Jury finds Massachusetts advisor liable for annuity disclosure shortfalls

The SEC hailed the verdict against the investment advisor, who the agency said breached his fiduciary duty to retired and pre-retiree clients.

By Leo Almazora
Broker or bookie? Robinhood's mix of betting, investing concerns advisors
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 24, 2025
Broker or bookie? Robinhood's mix of betting, investing concerns advisors

As Robinhood bets on prediction markets, advisors are skeptical of the app's push into the RIA custody and wealth management services.

By Andrew Cohen
Ameriprise posts robust Q1 growth as wealth division lifts results
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 24, 2025
Ameriprise posts robust Q1 growth as wealth division lifts results

Wealth arm thrives despite market headwinds.

By Matthew Sellers
Stock rally stalls on mixed tariff signals, Jefferies strategist warns worse may be ahead
INVESTING EQUITIES APR 24, 2025
Stock rally stalls on mixed tariff signals, Jefferies strategist warns worse may be ahead

Markets digest latest words on trade war, Fed chair’s position.

By Steve Randall
Are you charging less than other advisors for subscription based advice?
GORIA PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) APR 24, 2025
Are you charging less than other advisors for subscription based advice?

More advisors are using subscription models for financial planning services.

By Steve Randall
Trump forced to U-turn as economic warnings intensify
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 24, 2025
Trump forced to U-turn as economic warnings intensify

From Powell to China, president eases back rhetoric.

By Bloomberg
Dollar slide raises red flags for corporate earnings
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 24, 2025
Dollar slide raises red flags for corporate earnings

And profit guidance is set to weaken further in coming quarters.

By Bloomberg
Dip-buyers boost bullion following steepest one-day drop this year
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 24, 2025
Dip-buyers boost bullion following steepest one-day drop this year

Gold trades above $3,330 amid mixed tariff signals.

By Bloomberg
UBS nearing push into $1.6T private credit market
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 24, 2025
UBS nearing push into $1.6T private credit market

Strategic partnership with General Atlantic is reportedly close to fruition

By Bloomberg
Buy or sell Canada? Wealth managers watch carefully as Canadians head to the polls
INVESTING EQUITIES APR 23, 2025
Buy or sell Canada? Wealth managers watch carefully as Canadians head to the polls

Canadian stocks are on a roll in 2025 as the country prepares to name a new Prime Minister.

By Gregg Greenberg
How are tech-boosted advisors spending their "time tax refund"?
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 23, 2025
How are tech-boosted advisors spending their "time tax refund"?

Two C-level leaders reveal the new time-saving tools they've implemented and what advisors are doing with their newly freed-up hours.

By Leo Almazora
Indivisible Partners selects DPL to arm advisors for insurance business
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH APR 23, 2025
Indivisible Partners selects DPL to arm advisors for insurance business

The RIA led by Merrill Lynch veteran John Thiel is helping its advisors take part in the growing trend toward fee-based annuities.

By Leo Almazora
RIA M&A stays brisk in first quarter with record pace of dealmaking
RIAS RIA NEWS APR 23, 2025
RIA M&A stays brisk in first quarter with record pace of dealmaking

Driven by robust transaction activity amid market turbulence and increased focus on billion-dollar plus targets, Echelon Partners expects another all-time high in 2025.

By Leo Almazora