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Mercer surpasses 100-deal milestone in decade-long acquisition strategy
RIA NEWS MAY 08, 2025
Mercer surpasses 100-deal milestone in decade-long acquisition strategy

The $71 billion RIA giant's newest partners in Washington, DC and Colorado mark a symbolic turning point for its inorganic growth strategy launched in 2016.

By Leo Almazora
Finra extends feedback period on rule modernization
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 08, 2025
Finra extends feedback period on rule modernization

Regulator wants to know which rules are outdated

By Steve Randall
Fixed income, alternative investments were powerful combo in Q1
EQUITIES MAY 07, 2025
Fixed income, alternative investments were powerful combo in Q1

Large US institutional funds fared better with a lower allocation to equities.

By Steve Randall
Elevation Point banks on family office model to combat fee compression
RIA NEWS MAY 07, 2025
Elevation Point banks on family office model to combat fee compression

Advisors can dodge looming fee compression by offering family office services like property and casualty insurance, explains Elevation Point's Jim Dickson as his firm brings on investment from the Milstein-family backed Emigrant Partners.

By Andrew Cohen
Can ETF issuers mimic Buffett's investing magic?
EQUITIES MAY 07, 2025
Can ETF issuers mimic Buffett's investing magic?

As Berkshire Hathaway remains a top-performing financial stock, ETFs that offer a similar value style could appeal to investors, according to CFRA.

By Leo Almazora
Trump administration's downsizing push hits thousands of Wall Street cops
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAY 07, 2025
Trump administration's downsizing push hits thousands of Wall Street cops

Buyouts, layoffs, early retirements, and hiring freezes have added up to the steepest cuts in decades at the SEC and other federal agencies.

By Bloomberg
How is AI rewiring financial planning? Global survey sheds light
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 07, 2025
How is AI rewiring financial planning? Global survey sheds light

More than three-quarters of planners believe AI will enhance client service, but call for more training and guidance.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: LPL welcomes women-led B. Riley team as RayJay reels in father-son pair from Wells Fargo
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 07, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL welcomes women-led B. Riley team as RayJay reels in father-son pair from Wells Fargo

Elsewhere, Wells Fargo also recently announced several new hires from Cetera, Merrill Lynch, and JPMorgan.

By Leo Almazora
Changes at Cetera: John Lefferts to lead indie advisor community as Clint Brookshire heads up Avantax
FINTECH MAY 07, 2025
Changes at Cetera: John Lefferts to lead indie advisor community as Clint Brookshire heads up Avantax

The leadership changes are happening just as the firm forges a strategic partnership with AI notetaking leader Jump.

By Leo Almazora
Netflix investors unfazed by new movie tariff threat
EQUITIES MAY 07, 2025
Netflix investors unfazed by new movie tariff threat

The streaming giant's bulletproof status against Trump's trade war got hit with a Sunday social media punch, but strategists still have faith.

By Bloomberg
Integrated Partners allies with Carefull against elder fraud
FINTECH MAY 07, 2025
Integrated Partners allies with Carefull against elder fraud

The $21 billion RIA is adding financial safety tools to help advisors support aging clients and strengthen cross-generational ties.

By Leo Almazora
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged; Chair Jerome Powell warns of sustained tariff increases
RIA NEWS MAY 07, 2025
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged; Chair Jerome Powell warns of sustained tariff increases

The Federal Reserve kept the benchmark interest rate at a range between 4.25% and 4.5%, but noted rising risks of unemployment and inflation.

Raymond James, Janney expand their reach with new advisors
RIA NEWS MAY 07, 2025
Raymond James, Janney expand their reach with new advisors

The firms have added $285M and $400M respectively to their AUM

By Steve Randall
What is Balefire, the new $3.7B RIA firm that wants to 10x AUM in a decade?
RIA NEWS MAY 06, 2025
What is Balefire, the new $3.7B RIA firm that wants to 10x AUM in a decade?

Two legacy teams unite under a new banner with clients in 39 states

By Steve Randall
$4B Dynasty firm Nordwand Capital adds veteran Patrick McGinnis
RIA NEWS MAY 06, 2025
$4B Dynasty firm Nordwand Capital adds veteran Patrick McGinnis

The Radnor, Pennsylvania-based multifamily office is enhancing its offerings for complex client relationships with its newest managing director.

By Leo Almazora
As turmoil mounts, Corporate America plots historic buyback spree
EQUITIES MAY 06, 2025
As turmoil mounts, Corporate America plots historic buyback spree

Data show the second-biggest wave of buyback announcements in 40 years, marking a sharp turnaround from companies' muted activity in March.

By Bloomberg
Focus pursues 'strategic approach to organic growth' with new C-suite role
RIA NEWS MAY 06, 2025
Focus pursues 'strategic approach to organic growth' with new C-suite role

The $450 billion RIA behemoth is elevating a veteran executive at its Focus Partners division shortly after a broader expansion in its leadership.

By Leo Almazora
Sales of alternative investments keep booming in 2025
ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2025
Sales of alternative investments keep booming in 2025

Fund flows - meaning sales of products - in March were “surprisingly resilient.”

By Bruce Kelly
Morningstar debuts fund rating framework for semiliquid investments
ALTERNATIVES MAY 06, 2025
Morningstar debuts fund rating framework for semiliquid investments

The investment research firm's new medalist methodology aims to help bring transparency to increasingly complex product offerings.

By Leo Almazora
LPL rolls out eMoney-powered WealthVision tool for advisors
FINTECH MAY 06, 2025
LPL rolls out eMoney-powered WealthVision tool for advisors

The broker-dealer giant is adding best-in-class software to its tech stack amid increased demand for sophisticated planning solutions.

By Leo Almazora