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Advisor moves: Angeles Wealth onboards Ellevest alum, Dynasty Partner firm adds two to team
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY MAY 21, 2025
Advisor moves: Angeles Wealth onboards Ellevest alum, Dynasty Partner firm adds two to team

Angeles Wealth Management bolsters its female leadership with a new partner in New York, while Maine-based Great Diamond Partners adds a senior financial advisor and a portfolio manager.

By Leo Almazora
RIA beat: $156B Hightower stakes Smith Anglin as Steward Partners acquires Moore's Wealth Management
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2025
RIA beat: $156B Hightower stakes Smith Anglin as Steward Partners acquires Moore's Wealth Management

Meanwhile, former Bison Wealth-affiliated firm QTR is spreading its wings as a fully independent RIA in Florida.

By Leo Almazora
Schwab wraps growth services around custody to lure breakaway RIAs
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2025
Schwab wraps growth services around custody to lure breakaway RIAs

Schwab's new Advisor ProDirect subscription program will serve as a launch pad for advisors looking to go independent, particularly those managing $50 million to $300 million in assets.

By Andrew Cohen
US maintains position as the world’s private wealth hub
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2025
US maintains position as the world’s private wealth hub

The country accounts for 37% of the world’s millionaire population.

By Steve Randall
Clients need you to bring your wealth transfer A-game, or they may switch
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2025
Clients need you to bring your wealth transfer A-game, or they may switch

Most have yet to speak to their advisor about the implications and best strategies.

By Steve Randall
Family caregivers face money setbacks and more: Edward Jones
RIA NEWS MAY 20, 2025
Family caregivers face money setbacks and more: Edward Jones

Survey research shows how caregiving can take a years-long toll on finances, career, and emotions.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Osaic advisor fined over failure to declare $1M bequest
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2025
Ex-Osaic advisor fined over failure to declare $1M bequest

The New York-based advisor, formerly affiliated with Securities America, has also been suspended for failing to disclose his status as a beneficiary.

By Leo Almazora
RIA acquirer Bluespring welcomes Georgia-based Clarivise Private Wealth
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2025
RIA acquirer Bluespring welcomes Georgia-based Clarivise Private Wealth

The Alpharetta-based advisor ensemble enters a new chapter in its partnership with the Kestra Financial subsidiary.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: LPL adds Ameriprise duo, Janney advisor joins FiNet
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL adds Ameriprise duo, Janney advisor joins FiNet

The newest transitioners bolster LPL and Wells Fargo's talent pool in Texas and North Carolina, respectively.

By Leo Almazora
Financial stress is rising among American workers, says Morgan Stanley
RIA NEWS MAY 20, 2025
Financial stress is rising among American workers, says Morgan Stanley

Study highlights the importance of employers offering workplace benefits.

By Steve Randall
401(k) savers say retirement income security should be a shared responsibility
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 20, 2025
401(k) savers say retirement income security should be a shared responsibility

Fixed annuity options are of growing interest among employees.

By Steve Randall
Wirehouse advisors lead broker-dealers, RIAs in direct indexing bullishness: survey
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 19, 2025
Wirehouse advisors lead broker-dealers, RIAs in direct indexing bullishness: survey

Two-thirds of direct indexing users expect to ramp up adoption, particularly in the high-net-worth space, though many still face operational barriers.

By Leo Almazora
What the GOP's MAGA account pitch means for young kids' parents
RIA NEWS MAY 19, 2025
What the GOP's MAGA account pitch means for young kids' parents

Plan would seed accounts with $1,000 for children born between 2025 and 2028, with potential for tax-free investment growth.

By Leo Almazora
CFO exits B. Riley after beleaguered firm's latest missed deadline
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 19, 2025
CFO exits B. Riley after beleaguered firm's latest missed deadline

The incoming executive, whose career includes a stint at Wells Fargo Advisors, comes with significant experience in staging corporate turnarounds.

By Leo Almazora
SEC looks to revisit private fund investment rules
ALTERNATIVES MAY 19, 2025
SEC looks to revisit private fund investment rules

The agency's new chairman Paul Atkins says "common-sense" review of 23-year-old restrictions could unlock the $31 trillion industry to more investors.

By Bloomberg
Commerce chief Howard Lutnick divesting ownership in Cantor Fitzgerald
RIA NEWS MAY 19, 2025
Commerce chief Howard Lutnick divesting ownership in Cantor Fitzgerald

Lutnick's exit from affiliated firms includes $361 million in stock sales and a family trust handoff.

By Leo Almazora
S&P 500 slumps as Moody's US downgrade sinks in
EQUITIES MAY 19, 2025
S&P 500 slumps as Moody's US downgrade sinks in

A Friday evening markdown by the Big Four credit rating agency is compounding risks from tariff threats and long-simmering fiscal issues.

By Bloomberg
$23B RIA Summit Trail taps Jeff Ringdahl for president and COO role
RIA NEWS MAY 19, 2025
$23B RIA Summit Trail taps Jeff Ringdahl for president and COO role

Veteran leader from Resolute Investment Managers breathes new life into the New York-based Dynasty Financial Partner firm's leadership.

By Leo Almazora
Trump tax legislation gets green light to proceed to vote
RIA NEWS MAY 19, 2025
Trump tax legislation gets green light to proceed to vote

Rare Sunday night panel meeting agrees to proceed.

By Steve Randall
New challenges ahead as Moody’s downgrades US credit rating after 108 years
RIA NEWS MAY 19, 2025
New challenges ahead as Moody’s downgrades US credit rating after 108 years

Rising levels of government debt have concerned ratings firm.

By Steve Randall