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Summit Financial takes minority stake in 20-year-old $310M RIA
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 11, 2023
Summit Financial takes minority stake in 20-year-old $310M RIA

Acceleration of the firm's growth was key component of owner's decision.

By Steve Randall
Your website may be great, but investors want an app, says JD Power
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 11, 2023
Your website may be great, but investors want an app, says JD Power

Digital channels are increasingly important for successful wealth managers.

By Steve Randall
Certainty of taxes matched by certainty of tax policy for now
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 08, 2023
Certainty of taxes matched by certainty of tax policy for now

Legislative lull means it's easier to carry out multiyear planning, says advisor.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
State Street plans 1,500 layoffs  
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 08, 2023
State Street plans 1,500 layoffs  

The company’s vice chair cites efforts to improve productivity.

By InvestmentNews
Captrust picks up $1.1B RIA Trutina Financial
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 08, 2023
Captrust picks up $1.1B RIA Trutina Financial

The firm has added about $14 billion in assets this year through eight acquisitions.

By Emile Hallez
Jobs market strengthens in November, defying forecasts
INVESTING FIXED INCOME DEC 08, 2023
Jobs market strengthens in November, defying forecasts

The report undermines hopes the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates early next year.

By Bloomberg
Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2023
Individual annuity sales to surpass $300B annually, says Limra

Sales will escalate in 2024 and 2025 according to a new forecast.

By Steve Randall
Have bond traders underestimated the economy? Jobs data will tell
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 08, 2023
Have bond traders underestimated the economy? Jobs data will tell

If Friday’s labor market report is more positive than expected, Fed rates doubts may rise.

By Bloomberg
Why Blackstone is going deep into data centers with $7B deal
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 08, 2023
Why Blackstone is going deep into data centers with $7B deal

Emerging tech needs specialist centers and the alt asset manager sees a ‘once in a lifetime’ opportunity.

By Bloomberg
Altruist helps advisors connect their tech with several powerful new integrations
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH DEC 08, 2023
Altruist helps advisors connect their tech with several powerful new integrations

The aim is to make critical workflows simpler and streamlined.

By Steve Randall
Yen deemed ‘too tricky to trade’ with more swings ahead
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 08, 2023
Yen deemed ‘too tricky to trade’ with more swings ahead

Japanese currency is not a trade for the fainthearted right now.

By Bloomberg
Criticism of Blackstone mortgage REIT shows 'froth' draining from market
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES DEC 07, 2023
Criticism of Blackstone mortgage REIT shows 'froth' draining from market

Financial advisors often recommend REITs as a way to generate income in retirement.

By Bruce Kelly
Firm founder cites industry’s treatment of women
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 07, 2023
Firm founder cites industry’s treatment of women

'I watched men get the advantage in so many ways,' Cathy Curtis says. 'And I got really tired of that myself.'

By InvestmentNews
Merit acquires fellow Georgia-based firm managing $300M
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 07, 2023
Merit acquires fellow Georgia-based firm managing $300M

ClearBridge Wealth provides investment management and financial planning.

By Josh Welsh
There's a generational divide in managing rising concern about financial future
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 07, 2023
There's a generational divide in managing rising concern about financial future

Envestnet survey reveals need for blend of technology and human advisor insights.

By Steve Randall
Ray Dalio says green finance has to be profitable
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 07, 2023
Ray Dalio says green finance has to be profitable

Veteran hedge fund investors tells COP28 delegates that private capital demands returns.

By Bloomberg
Sovereign bond issuers lack climate ambition, says $5B investor group
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 07, 2023
Sovereign bond issuers lack climate ambition, says $5B investor group

Alliance says US and Canada among nations falling short on climate finance.

By Bloomberg
Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at $175B in potential tender offer
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 07, 2023
Elon Musk's SpaceX valued at $175B in potential tender offer

Sources say the firm is considering selling insider shares for $95.

By Bloomberg
RIAs are hiring, but most are also investing in existing staff, Schwab finds
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 07, 2023
RIAs are hiring, but most are also investing in existing staff, Schwab finds

Three-quarters of RIAs surveyed now offer remote work arrangements, and professional development is increasingly cited as a top initiative.

By Emile Hallez
Mercer announces two deals in as many days
RIAS RIA NEWS DEC 06, 2023
Mercer announces two deals in as many days

RIA aggregator acquired $495M Paragon Wealth Strategies and $95M Brighton Financial Planning.

By InvestmentNews