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Investors are bullish but expect continued market volatility, says Morgan Stanley
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2023
Investors are bullish but expect continued market volatility, says Morgan Stanley

Investor sentiment is rising along with expectation of the Fed navigating a soft landing.

By Steve Randall
Former $245M Wells Fargo advisors launch own firm with LPL Financial
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2023
Former $245M Wells Fargo advisors launch own firm with LPL Financial

Duo joins the employee advisor channel, while another $250M team chooses LPL’s platforms.

By Steve Randall
Corporate earnings in focus, Fed direction remains uncertain
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2023
Corporate earnings in focus, Fed direction remains uncertain

Markets start Friday subdued as data suggests rate rises may continue.

By Bloomberg
Elon Musk loses $20B but remains world's wealthiest
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2023
Elon Musk loses $20B but remains world's wealthiest

Tesla stock declined Thursday putting Musk just $33B ahead of luxury goods tycoon Bernard Arnault in the rich list.

By Bloomberg
US SIF's new CEO talks ESG challenges, opportunities for advisors
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 20, 2023
US SIF's new CEO talks ESG challenges, opportunities for advisors

It's a turbulent time for ESG in the U.S., but financial advisors can benefit from learning more about the topic, Maria Lettini says.

By Emile Hallez
ETF strategy designed for night owls gets a wake-up call
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 20, 2023
ETF strategy designed for night owls gets a wake-up call

NightShares shutters two ETFs that only invest when the market is closed.

By Jeff Benjamin
Renting out a second home is no vacation!
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 20, 2023
Renting out a second home is no vacation!

Many property owners aren't aware of the potential risks associated with the booming short-term rental industry.

By Gregg Greenberg
Sequoia Financial Group to expand with acquisition of Cleveland wealth manager
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 20, 2023
Sequoia Financial Group to expand with acquisition of Cleveland wealth manager

Cirrus Wealth Management has $387 million in assets and a team of 12 led by a 30-year veteran of the industry.

By Steve Randall
Twice-convicted fraudster charged by SEC for alleged $38M Ponzi-like scheme
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 20, 2023
Twice-convicted fraudster charged by SEC for alleged $38M Ponzi-like scheme

Eliyahu Weinstein of Lakewood, New Jersey, and five others are charged with defrauding investors in health care-related deals.

By Steve Randall
Big tech disappoints, Nasdaq futures slip
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 20, 2023
Big tech disappoints, Nasdaq futures slip

Tesla and Netflix results were weaker than investors were expecting

By Bloomberg
Blackstone set to become first-ever $1T PE firm
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 20, 2023
Blackstone set to become first-ever $1T PE firm

The private equity giant reports its results Thursday

By Bloomberg
BlackRock slammed for appointing oil firm CEO to board
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 20, 2023
BlackRock slammed for appointing oil firm CEO to board

NYC comptroller says the asset manager's shareholders 'expect climate-competent, not climate-conflicted, directors.'

By Bloomberg
RIAs leaned on organic growth to weather 2022, Schwab study shows
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 20, 2023
RIAs leaned on organic growth to weather 2022, Schwab study shows

In the latest RIA Benchmarking Study, growth supplanted the pursuit of talent as the top priority for most advisory firms.

By Jeff Benjamin
Investment advisor numbers escalate while ideas for stronger oversight remain stuck
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 19, 2023
Investment advisor numbers escalate while ideas for stronger oversight remain stuck

Should the SEC turn to a third-party organization to help it increase the number of exams?

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Planning for the 40% of retirements that occur without warning
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2023
Planning for the 40% of retirements that occur without warning

Considering a range of scenarios and having different buckets of assets is helpful, advisors say.

By Emile Hallez
Schwab shuts down offices in five cities, merges more
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 19, 2023
Schwab shuts down offices in five cities, merges more

Large firms like Schwab typically occupy huge offices in prime, and expensive, downtown locations in large cities across the country.

By Bruce Kelly
Goldman profit hit by real estate markdowns, dealmaking slump
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 19, 2023
Goldman profit hit by real estate markdowns, dealmaking slump

The firm's earnings fell 58% during the second quarter, while its return on equity slid to 4% — the worst among top US banks. 

By Bloomberg
Schwab Charitable donors give record amount despite rocky market
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 19, 2023
Schwab Charitable donors give record amount despite rocky market

Its donors surpassed 1 million individual grants to charities for the first time in the organization’s history, Schwab said.

By Gregg Greenberg
LPL furthers commitment to more inclusive financial services industry
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 19, 2023
LPL furthers commitment to more inclusive financial services industry

The firm has given its support to the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce and the LGBTQ+ advisor business community.

By Steve Randall
SageView Advisory acquires $5B Retirement Benefits Group
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 19, 2023
SageView Advisory acquires $5B Retirement Benefits Group

The San Diego institutional retirement plan consulting group RBG also has a growing wealth management business.

By Steve Randall