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'Truly concerning:' Social media is winning Gen Z's wallets over financial advisors
RIA NEWS MAY 15, 2025
'Truly concerning:' Social media is winning Gen Z's wallets over financial advisors

Gallup finds 42% of American adults under 30 are getting financial advice from social media, raising concerns of "misinformation being shared by finfluencers."

By Andrew Cohen
What should RIAs have on their regulatory radar right now?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 14, 2025
What should RIAs have on their regulatory radar right now?

With a new regime at the SEC, Savvy Wealth's Lisandra Wilmott speaks out on ongoing and unfolding risks around off-channel communications, AI, and private market investments.

By Leo Almazora
Young workers prioritize money alongside meaning and happiness
RIA NEWS MAY 14, 2025
Young workers prioritize money alongside meaning and happiness

But financial security among Gen Zs and Millennials is on the rise

By Steve Randall
Emigrant Bank appoints Mark Rogozinski to lead family office services
RIA NEWS MAY 14, 2025
Emigrant Bank appoints Mark Rogozinski to lead family office services

The veteran leader from Cresset will support Emigrant's network of high-net-worth advisory firms and specialty platforms.

By Leo Almazora
Financial caregiving is a challenge that more advisors need to address
RIA NEWS MAY 14, 2025
Financial caregiving is a challenge that more advisors need to address

Younger, affluent households are increasingly burdened, study reveals.

By Steve Randall
After investment success, Warren Buffett-backed college at risk from GOP tax threat
RIA NEWS MAY 14, 2025
After investment success, Warren Buffett-backed college at risk from GOP tax threat

Draft tax legislation by House Republicans raises concerns for aid-giving private universities, with steep hikes on levies based on "lifeblood" endowment dollars per pupil.

By Bloomberg
Betterment bolsters pitch to RIAs with Rowboat Advisors deal
FINTECH MAY 14, 2025
Betterment bolsters pitch to RIAs with Rowboat Advisors deal

The challenger custodial platform's latest agreement will give advisor users access to enhanced portfolio capabilities including single stock support, tax management, and direct indexing.

By Leo Almazora
Don't forget the downsides of interval funds, Morningstar warns
ALTERNATIVES MAY 14, 2025
Don't forget the downsides of interval funds, Morningstar warns

Easy-to-miss fees and incentives around assets managed could make such alts vehicles a losing proposition for investors.

By Leo Almazora
Private credit's latest golden moment conceals market cracks
ALTERNATIVES MAY 14, 2025
Private credit's latest golden moment conceals market cracks

Companies backed by private capital continue squeezed by stubbornly high interest rates and expected impact of Trump tariffs.

By Bloomberg
Empower opens door to private markets in retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 14, 2025
Empower opens door to private markets in retirement plans

The firm is partnering with Apollo, Goldman Sachs, Sagard and others to launch collective investment trusts aimed at portfolio diversification.

By Leo Almazora
Rothschild Wealth Partners, NBC Securities expand C-suite
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 14, 2025
Rothschild Wealth Partners, NBC Securities expand C-suite

The firms expect their newest C-level hires, one coming from Morningstar and the other with experience from Morgan Stanley and Stifel, to help drive their respective growth efforts.

By Leo Almazora
AlTI Global posts Q1 growth; maintains ESG-investing approach
RIA NEWS MAY 14, 2025
AlTI Global posts Q1 growth; maintains ESG-investing approach

Despite a cooling U.S. appetite for ESG funds, AlTi Tiedemann Global reported a 14% revenue surge and a 38% jump in adjusted EBITDA for Q1, while doubling down on its social impact mission for investing.

By Andrew Cohen
Advisor Moves: Raymond James, NewEdge Wealth announce new additions
RIA NEWS MAY 13, 2025
Advisor Moves: Raymond James, NewEdge Wealth announce new additions

Advisor transitions involve more than $600 million AUM

By Steve Randall
CPI landed on the low side, but there could be worse news to come
RIA NEWS MAY 13, 2025
CPI landed on the low side, but there could be worse news to come

Industry experts warn investors against complacency.

By Steve Randall
Hightower takes strategic stake in $3.8B Lindbrook Capital
RIA NEWS MAY 13, 2025
Hightower takes strategic stake in $3.8B Lindbrook Capital

The Chicago-headquartered firm headed by Bob Oros lands its first deal of 2025, strengthening its presence on the East and West Coasts.

By Leo Almazora
Trump renews calls for rate cut following soft inflation report
RIA NEWS MAY 13, 2025
Trump renews calls for rate cut following soft inflation report

The president insists latest data is a cue for Fed Chair Jerome Powell to follow in Europe and China's footsteps.

By Bloomberg
Over half of Americans still blind to 529 plan benefits, survey finds
RIA NEWS MAY 13, 2025
Over half of Americans still blind to 529 plan benefits, survey finds

Edward Jones research reveals most not aware of uses for college savings, qualified school expenses, and skills development outside the formal education system.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Osaic affiliate adds $210M planner from Valic as Wells Fargo bolsters employee channel
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 13, 2025
Advisor moves: Osaic affiliate adds $210M planner from Valic as Wells Fargo bolsters employee channel

Wells Fargo's latest arrivals, including a seasoned veteran from UBS and Morgan Stanley, strengthen its presence in Ohio and New Jersey.

By Leo Almazora
Stock rally rolls on as easing consumer prices lift optimism
EQUITIES MAY 13, 2025
Stock rally rolls on as easing consumer prices lift optimism

A smaller-than-expected inflation print for April was welcome news for investors bracing for tariff impacts.

By Bloomberg
Citi offloads private markets funds unit in iCapital deal
ALTERNATIVES MAY 13, 2025
Citi offloads private markets funds unit in iCapital deal

The giant Wall Street bank's deal with the alternative fintech platform provider comes amid a broader effort to simplify its operations.

By Leo Almazora