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Another setback for Schwab as net new assets decline again
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 14, 2024
Another setback for Schwab as net new assets decline again

The firm saw a year-over-year drop of 65 percent in new asset flows in January, including a steep slowdown in core net new assets.

By Leo Almazora
Alt managers’ push to advisors hits resistance at some B-Ds
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 14, 2024
Alt managers’ push to advisors hits resistance at some B-Ds

‘When I got here in 2016, I had no idea who the alternative investment sponsors were,’ says Jamie Price of Osaic.

By Bruce Kelly
Wealth management firms start off 2024 with M&A bang
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2024
Wealth management firms start off 2024 with M&A bang

A January wave of consolidation sees $32 billion in assets purchased across 23 deals, Fidelity reports.

By Leo Almazora
How does the work and pay picture look for financial professionals?
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 14, 2024
How does the work and pay picture look for financial professionals?

Data from College for Financial Planning reveal views on compensation, career development, and workforce challenges.

By Leo Almazora
Twenty Four Wealth boosts $814M practice with acquisition
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2024
Twenty Four Wealth boosts $814M practice with acquisition

Connecticut firm has acquired a $150M firm in New Hampshire.

By Steve Randall
How getting in touch with your emotions can lead to better market trading
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2024
How getting in touch with your emotions can lead to better market trading

New study reveals how emotions are impacted by challenging market conditions.

By Steve Randall
BlackRock's ESG business is on fire despite pushbacks
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2024
BlackRock's ESG business is on fire despite pushbacks

The asset manager has seen impressive inflows over the past two years.

By Bloomberg
Perigon snags $425M advisor group
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 14, 2024
Perigon snags $425M advisor group

The addition of Prudeo Partners, an asset management and planning practice based in Pennsylvania and South Carolina, brings Perigon's AUM to $6.9B.

By Leo Almazora
Conquering imposter syndrome
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2024
Conquering imposter syndrome

Reflecting on her unique experiences and family background gave Tremaine Wills the confidence to go big and really help women with financial literacy

By Emily Douglas
5-Star Financial Planning Software and 5-Star CRM Platforms ending soon
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2024
5-Star Financial Planning Software and 5-Star CRM Platforms ending soon

Search for the best financial planning software and CRM platform ends this Friday.

By InvestmentNews
Commonwealth sees second year of record recruiting results
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2024
Commonwealth sees second year of record recruiting results

The firm welcomed nearly $16B of new client assets in 2023 and 292 advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Oppenheimer advisor sentenced to 8 years for $50M Ponzi scheme
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2024
Ex-Oppenheimer advisor sentenced to 8 years for $50M Ponzi scheme

The disgraced advisor fleeced more than 400 investors in a fraudulent 'private equity' fund over a 13-year period.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones leads the way in adding CFPs
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2024
Edward Jones leads the way in adding CFPs

Other firms that saw big increases in the number of CFP professionals in 2023 included Charles Schwab and Northwestern Mutual.

By Leo Almazora
Higher-than-expected inflation reading hits hopes of Fed rate cuts
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2024
Higher-than-expected inflation reading hits hopes of Fed rate cuts

The core consumer price index, excluding food and energy costs, rose 0.4% in January, which was more than expected and the most in eight months.

By Bloomberg
LPL snaps up 2,400 advisors, $100B in assets with Atria acquisition
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 13, 2024
LPL snaps up 2,400 advisors, $100B in assets with Atria acquisition

LPL's equity purchase of Atria will cost the firm at least $805 million.

By Bruce Kelly
Morningstar Wealth strengthens its SMA shelf
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 13, 2024
Morningstar Wealth strengthens its SMA shelf

Advisors on the platform now have more options and flexibility to build customized portfolios for clients.

By Leo Almazora
Foundation Source makes acquisition to boost charitable giving solutions suite
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 13, 2024
Foundation Source makes acquisition to boost charitable giving solutions suite

Technology firm says the deal will help it provide specialized support to advisors, donors, and non-profits.

By Steve Randall
US stock future tumble ahead of crucial CPI data
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2024
US stock future tumble ahead of crucial CPI data

Markets expect inflation to have eased but may be overpricing Fed cuts.

By Bloomberg
Oil markets should be 'comfortable' in 2024, IEA says
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 13, 2024
Oil markets should be 'comfortable' in 2024, IEA says

Prices should be moderate despite weakening demand.

By Bloomberg
RIAs struggle to keep up with ancillary services that clients want
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2024
RIAs struggle to keep up with ancillary services that clients want

An insurance brokerage CEO says RIAs' failure to adopt modern technology is causing them to fall behind.

By Josh Welsh