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How firms can win business from advice-seeking DIY investors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 20, 2025
How firms can win business from advice-seeking DIY investors

JD Power survey finds 27 percent of robo users likely to seek an advisor, creating an opening for traditional wealth firms to unlock a younger market.

By Leo Almazora
Once-burned hedge funds now shy to short Tesla amid extended stock plunge
EQUITIES MAR 20, 2025
Once-burned hedge funds now shy to short Tesla amid extended stock plunge

Having lost more than $5 billion in the EV carmaker's post-election pop, short-sellers are now weighing whether it's safe to bet against the Elon Musk-led firm again.

By Bloomberg
Stocks rebound as Fed provides more certainty of uncertainty
RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2025
Stocks rebound as Fed provides more certainty of uncertainty

Jerome Powell's tone calmed investor nerves short term, but left ambiguity.

By Steve Randall
Osaic network expands with $170M AUM trio of advisors in Indiana
RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2025
Osaic network expands with $170M AUM trio of advisors in Indiana

Industry veterans make the switch having been part of an association of firms.

By Steve Randall
Morgan Stanley to cut 2,000 jobs as AI reshapes Wall Street
RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2025
Morgan Stanley to cut 2,000 jobs as AI reshapes Wall Street

Investment giant has introduced multiple AI tools aimed at improving efficiency.

By Matthew Sellers
Don't sell your winners, donate them to charity instead
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 20, 2025
Don't sell your winners, donate them to charity instead

If you are going to let your winners run, let them run for a good cause while lowering your tax bill.

By Gregg Greenberg
Is LPL gearing up for another major acquisition?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 19, 2025
Is LPL gearing up for another major acquisition?

"LPL's salespeople are all over the place," said one senior industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Gen Zs are grappling with financial challenges in extraordinary times
RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2025
Gen Zs are grappling with financial challenges in extraordinary times

Young Americans are inexperienced in navigating current stormy waters.

By Steve Randall
Musk needs to exit role at 'neglected' Tesla, says $3.3B investment firm CEO
RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2025
Musk needs to exit role at 'neglected' Tesla, says $3.3B investment firm CEO

Early investor in EV firm says it is in crisis and needs a change of leadership.

By Steve Randall
Judge rejects Franklin Templeton’s bid to revive defenses in blockchain case
FINTECH MAR 18, 2025
Judge rejects Franklin Templeton’s bid to revive defenses in blockchain case

Ruling allows trade secrets and contract claims over fintech technology to proceed to trial.

More senior executives leave rebranded SoCal B-D, Realta
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 18, 2025
More senior executives leave rebranded SoCal B-D, Realta

The firm’s CFO, head of recruiting, and head of advisor relations have followed its CEO out the door.

By Bruce Kelly
Jefferies wins summary judgment against hedge fund founder over personal guarantee
ALTERNATIVES MAR 18, 2025
Jefferies wins summary judgment against hedge fund founder over personal guarantee

Court rules George Weiss personally liable for hedge fund’s collapse-era debts; bankruptcy backdrop reveals high spending and missteps.

By Matthew Sellers
Women's History Month: Female advisors discuss financial industry strides
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY MAR 18, 2025
Women's History Month: Female advisors discuss financial industry strides

Four female wealth managers discuss the progress of women on Wall Street.

By Gregg Greenberg
CFP Board warns of tax "tipping point" as TCJA expiration puts financial plans at risk
RIA NEWS MAR 18, 2025
CFP Board warns of tax "tipping point" as TCJA expiration puts financial plans at risk

With nearly nine in 10 seeing danger to clients' retirement income and legacy plans, among others, CFP professionals are urging strategic planning pivots and tax perks for advice-seekers.

By Leo Almazora
Fed Day focus fades as Trump keeps stock markets watching
RIA NEWS MAR 18, 2025
Fed Day focus fades as Trump keeps stock markets watching

As policymakers convene for their latest two-day meeting, investors are shifting their attention from elevated interest rates to growth concerns and tariff worries.

By Bloomberg
IRS eases off on some audits with retrenchments giving way to AI
RIA NEWS MAR 18, 2025
IRS eases off on some audits with retrenchments giving way to AI

While he hasn't laid out a clear plan, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has gone on record touting "the great AI revolution" in improving the agency's tax collections and customer service.

By Leo Almazora
More than three-quarters of advisors to embrace fee models by 2026, Cerulli says
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 18, 2025
More than three-quarters of advisors to embrace fee models by 2026, Cerulli says

Momentum continues for fee-based compensation as BD advisors ditch commissions and alternative compensation schemes emerge to lure diverse clientele.

By Leo Almazora
SEC accuses RIA firm, owner of violating settlement in multi-year fraud
RIA NEWS MAR 18, 2025
SEC accuses RIA firm, owner of violating settlement in multi-year fraud

Commission says that fund and its investors lost $1.6M as a result.

By Steve Randall
Anderson, Baltch step up as co-heads of Dynasty's investment banking business
RIA NEWS MAR 18, 2025
Anderson, Baltch step up as co-heads of Dynasty's investment banking business

Experience at Goldman Sachs, UBS will serve new leaders well in their new roles.

By Steve Randall
March Madness special: Should financial advisors let their clients pick longshots?
EQUITIES MAR 17, 2025
March Madness special: Should financial advisors let their clients pick longshots?

Taking home first prize in an NCAA tournament pool often requires picking longshots and upsets. The same might be said for winning in the stock market.

By Gregg Greenberg