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Why it may be time for advisors to shed their crypto skittishness
ALTERNATIVES FEB 26, 2025
Why it may be time for advisors to shed their crypto skittishness

As a change in SEC leadership and enforcement signals a more crypto-friendly climate, two voices see a constructive picture forming for digital asset adoption.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera completes acquisition of Protective Life subsidiary CFGS
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 26, 2025
Cetera completes acquisition of Protective Life subsidiary CFGS

The deal adds roughly 350 financial professionals overseeing more than $12 billion in assets under administration and $4 billion in AUM to Cetera's network.

By Leo Almazora
Ellevest exits robo-advice business, transfers assets to Betterment
RIA NEWS FEB 26, 2025
Ellevest exits robo-advice business, transfers assets to Betterment

The move marks a pivotal strategic shift for the women-focused investment advisory firm and top-growing RIA.

By Leo Almazora
Blackstone raises $5.6B for latest energy transition fund
ALTERNATIVES FEB 26, 2025
Blackstone raises $5.6B for latest energy transition fund

The alternative asset giant is betting on governments to continue their embrace of cleaner energy even as Trump and global conflicts put oil and gas back in focus.

By Bloomberg
Merchant and Mesirow beef up tax planning capabilities
RIA NEWS FEB 26, 2025
Merchant and Mesirow beef up tax planning capabilities

Merchant's latest partnership with an established CPA firm and Mesirow's new strategic hire, an alum of Corient, enhance advisors' abilities to support tax planning in their networks.

By Leo Almazora
New name enters national RIA space as $7.7B firm rebrands
RIA NEWS FEB 26, 2025
New name enters national RIA space as $7.7B firm rebrands

It's the latest in a line of wealth management firms that have changed names.

By Steve Randall
Hurkman is the new human in charge of AI at Savvy Wealth
RIA NEWS FEB 26, 2025
Hurkman is the new human in charge of AI at Savvy Wealth

Fintech expert becomes tech-driven advisory firm's first CTO.

By Steve Randall
Retirement plan provider Human Interest unveils industry-leading service pledge
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 25, 2025
Retirement plan provider Human Interest unveils industry-leading service pledge

The digital-first 401(k) provider says it is "raising the bar" with timely action on customer inquiries, contributions, and distributions.

By Leo Almazora
Gen AI keeps winning more advisors
FINTECH FEB 25, 2025
Gen AI keeps winning more advisors

The CFP Board today issued an ethics guide for generative AI, coinciding with a separate report showing that most advisors are using the technology in some way.

By Emile Hallez
SEC reportedly cutting regional director roles as DOGE efforts continue
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 25, 2025
SEC reportedly cutting regional director roles as DOGE efforts continue

Inside sources report rising internal concerns at the federal securities agency amid the unit's unrelenting campaign to cull inefficiencies across government.

By Leo Almazora
Big tech tumbles into correction zone with Tesla leading losses
EQUITIES FEB 25, 2025
Big tech tumbles into correction zone with Tesla leading losses

Collective weakness in the Magnificent Seven has sent US stocks tumbling and volatility spiking, reversing earlier post-election exuberance.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley’s 'key driver' is wealth management, analyst notes
FINTECH FEB 25, 2025
Morgan Stanley’s 'key driver' is wealth management, analyst notes

The wirehouse's "strong investment in technology and AI has improved financial advisor productivity," KBW's David Konrad said.

By Bruce Kelly
Elevation Point extends growth agenda with Triton Wealth partnership
RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2025
Elevation Point extends growth agenda with Triton Wealth partnership

The $3.5 billion RIA has taken the next step in its 2025 deal calendar with a strategic minority investment in Minnesota.

By Leo Almazora
Acting IRS chief O'Donnel to step down this week
RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2025
Acting IRS chief O'Donnel to step down this week

The decision reported by inside sources extends the string of turbulent headlines coming out of the agency, which has some taxpayers asking urgent questions.

By Leo Almazora
10-year yield hits 2025 low on traders' revived rate-cut bets
FIXED INCOME FEB 25, 2025
10-year yield hits 2025 low on traders' revived rate-cut bets

Investors are growing confident of rate reductions amid an outlook for weaker US economy and Trump policy uncertainty.

By Bloomberg
From CPA to CEO
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 25, 2025
From CPA to CEO

Lido Advisors' Jason Ozur on keeping it all in the family office.

By Gregg Greenberg
Beacon Pointe, Bogart Wealth make key hires
RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2025
Beacon Pointe, Bogart Wealth make key hires

Beacon Pointe's latest hire, an Ellevest alum, strengthens its female leadership while Bogart Wealth's founder and CEO gives the president role to an incoming veteran executive.

By Leo Almazora
Solow ends 15-year $5B run at Goldman for new role with Caprock
RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2025
Solow ends 15-year $5B run at Goldman for new role with Caprock

Private wealth expert focuses on sports and entertainment clients.

By Steve Randall
Stewart to lead new 'midway' family office from Robertson Stephens
RIA NEWS FEB 25, 2025
Stewart to lead new 'midway' family office from Robertson Stephens

Target clients are seeking something different from traditional offerings.

By Steve Randall
Gold hits new record as ETF flows surge
ALTERNATIVES FEB 24, 2025
Gold hits new record as ETF flows surge

The largest weekly inflow into spot gold ETFs since March 2022 came as investors wrestle with tariff threats and Fed policy pronouncements.

By Leo Almazora