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Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 06, 2023
Why bonds are shaping up to be the new alternative investment

As the recession outlook moves further down the road, advisors see the Fed keeping rates higher for longer, boosting the appeal of fixed income.

By Jeff Benjamin
BlackRock wants to slash costs of trading bitcoin
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES JUL 06, 2023
BlackRock wants to slash costs of trading bitcoin

But will the SEC agree that the asset manager’s refiled application will facilitate the democratization of crypto trading?

By Bloomberg
Cerity Partners merges with UHNW-focused AJ Wealth
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 06, 2023
Cerity Partners merges with UHNW-focused AJ Wealth

AJ Wealth was founded by two former Goldman Sachs wealth managers and serves family offices of ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By Steve Randall
Advisor satisfaction with firms hinges on time spent with clients: J.D. Power
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 05, 2023
Advisor satisfaction with firms hinges on time spent with clients: J.D. Power

Annual survey reveals highest and lowest scoring firms, while one advisor questions work ethic of some peers.

By Ryan W. Neal
401(k) lawsuit over ESG is a sign of the times
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUL 05, 2023
401(k) lawsuit over ESG is a sign of the times

A plaintiff alleges that ESG led to lower returns, but the case brought against American Airlines' defined-contribution plan might be more political than substantive.

By Emile Hallez
How to fire problem clients
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 05, 2023
How to fire problem clients

Acquiring clients can be costly but having the 'confidence and conviction' to let a bad fit go is vital.

By Gregg Greenberg
Financial Professionals Coalition seeks to help ‘disenfranchised’ financial advisors
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 05, 2023
Financial Professionals Coalition seeks to help ‘disenfranchised’ financial advisors

Former Finra board member Stephen Kohn set up the group to help advisors who are looking for a new job, seeking to address a customer complaint on their record, or need help with a range of other issues.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Advisors prep clients for recession everyone anticipates but nobody can see
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 05, 2023
Advisors prep clients for recession everyone anticipates but nobody can see

Consensus estimates are that the US economy will dip into recession later this year or early next year.

By Jeff Benjamin
How tuck-ins help advisory firms grow effectively
GORIA CUSTODIAN JUL 05, 2023
How tuck-ins help advisory firms grow effectively

The approach, which is commonly part of an independent advisor's succession plan, also offers smaller firms the chance to scale quickly and efficiently.

By Greg Heller
Mercer Global Advisors adds $400 million in first deal since latest recapitalization
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 05, 2023
Mercer Global Advisors adds $400 million in first deal since latest recapitalization

The founder of Macon, Georgia-based Day & Ennis, a 35-year-old RIA, cited the need to scale as a driving force behind the deal.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra dings Hightower with $353,000 penalty over alt sales
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 05, 2023
Finra dings Hightower with $353,000 penalty over alt sales

Both GPB private placements and the LJM mutual fund were widely sold by brokerage firms prior to 2018.

By Bruce Kelly
Global wealth slips for first time in 15 years but set for rebound
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 05, 2023
Global wealth slips for first time in 15 years but set for rebound

Interest rates, inflation, poor equity performance, and geopolitical risk all impacted wealth — and asset manager profits — in 2022.

By Steve Randall
Clients want market protection as hit from rate hikes revealed
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 05, 2023
Clients want market protection as hit from rate hikes revealed

An Allianz Life study highlights the pain Americans are suffering from tighter monetary policy, as well as their fears of a major recession.

By Steve Randall
How tax refunds can kickstart clients' retirement plans
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION JUL 05, 2023
How tax refunds can kickstart clients' retirement plans

There are many ways for clients to make sound investment decisions with their tax refunds, but it's important to understand their entire financial picture before giving advice.

By Nasha Knowles
Is tobacco ESG-friendlier than Tesla? Funds, investors don't think so
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2023
Is tobacco ESG-friendlier than Tesla? Funds, investors don't think so

Less than 1% of active sustainable funds have investments in tobacco producers, data from Morningstar Direct show.

By Emile Hallez
Employee, heal thyself! The financial wellness trend will only get hotter
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 03, 2023
Employee, heal thyself! The financial wellness trend will only get hotter

More than 83% of human resource leaders worry employees’ financial issues could impact their productivity, while 66% of employees agree financial stress is negatively affecting their work and personal life.

By Gregg Greenberg
Strong first half for markets forces advisors to defend pessimistic outlooks
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2023
Strong first half for markets forces advisors to defend pessimistic outlooks

The broad markets are climbing a wall of worry, although that's been overshadowed by the triple-digit returns of tech sector highfliers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Stocks can't continue to ignore recession risk
INVESTING EQUITIES JUL 03, 2023
Stocks can't continue to ignore recession risk

Despite the recent surge in equities, most market watchers expect stocks to finish the year flat or down from current levels.

By Jeff Benjamin
More summer reading recommendations
RIAS RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2023
More summer reading recommendations

If you’re looking for something to read this holiday, here are suggestions of both fun and serious books from friends and colleagues across the wealth management industry.

By Jeff Benjamin
Why financial advisors can't live with or without  Florida
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2023
Why financial advisors can't live with or without Florida

A new study ranks the Sunshine State as the second-most popular state for Americans thinking about relocating. But it also tops the list of states residents are seeking to leave.

By Gregg Greenberg