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Schwab bumps up fee for RIAs using its referral service
GORIA CUSTODIAN FEB 12, 2025
Schwab bumps up fee for RIAs using its referral service

Schwab's referral program has not changed its fees in almost 20 years.

By Bruce Kelly
A boots-on-the-ground global approach
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2025
A boots-on-the-ground global approach

“Ultimately, if you don’t go [to the country], you don’t [understand] the type of compelling opportunity set,” John Suddeth says.

By Chris Davis
Five steps to prepare clients to navigate the tragic and unexpected
ADVISOR NEWS OPINION FEB 12, 2025
Five steps to prepare clients to navigate the tragic and unexpected

Recent natural disasters show the importance of being ready financially for worst-case scenarios.

By Joe Duran
An opportune time for bonds
INVESTING FIXED INCOME FEB 12, 2025
An opportune time for bonds

The current environment – economic and political – stands to benefit fixed income, and active managers may have a chance shine.

By Emile Hallez
Advisors react to Trump 2.0
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 12, 2025
Advisors react to Trump 2.0

The president may be the same as he was before, but circumstances are different this time around – and there are some lessons from the first term, advisors said.

By Gregg Greenberg
Former wirehouse leaders jump to RIAs
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2025
Former wirehouse leaders jump to RIAs

John Thiel is only the latest in a line of one-time senior executives at wirehouses who have crossed Wall Street and are now working for the competition.

By Bruce Kelly
The war on DEI
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2025
The war on DEI

Financial services companies are being targeted for potential legal action over their programs and initiatives on diversity, equity, and inclusion. It could be just the beginning.

By Emile Hallez
Advisors weigh reputational risks, regulatory shifts in digital asset adoption
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 12, 2025
Advisors weigh reputational risks, regulatory shifts in digital asset adoption

Client sentiment and the regulatory climate may be getting sunnier, but fiduciary concerns are still holding three-fifths of surveyed advisors back from embracing crypto investments.

By Leo Almazora
Citarell to spearhead Northeast sales growth for Easterly
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2025
Citarell to spearhead Northeast sales growth for Easterly

John Hancock veteran has more than 30 years of industry experience.

By Steve Randall
Hightower Advisors chief Oros to step down, Goldman Sachs 'lifer' is replacement
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 12, 2025
Hightower Advisors chief Oros to step down, Goldman Sachs 'lifer' is replacement

New leader takes over a firm that has seen remarkable transformation.

By Steve Randall
SEC prepares to back away from defending climate rule in court
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 11, 2025
SEC prepares to back away from defending climate rule in court

Acting Chairman Mark Uyeda directed SEC staff to initiate a pause in court while the commission awaits a quorum. The SEC may decide to withdraw from defending itself in a lawsuit over last year's climate disclosure rule.

By Emile Hallez
wealth.com welcomes Kathy Wunderli in private wealth push
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 11, 2025
wealth.com welcomes Kathy Wunderli in private wealth push

The top estate planning platform's veteran hire will lead its legal team's efforts to develop estate planning, tax analysis, and wealth transfer solutions for ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
Morgan Stanley loses $843,000 investor claim stemming from 'gold bar' scam
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 11, 2025
Morgan Stanley loses $843,000 investor claim stemming from 'gold bar' scam

“If Morgan Stanley had called my client’s son, this wouldn’t have happened,” the investor's attorney said.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL welcomes $630M sibling advisor duo from Corebridge
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 11, 2025
LPL welcomes $630M sibling advisor duo from Corebridge

Meanwhile, Ameriprise has bolstered its own ranks as an LPL defector joins its branch channel in California.

By Leo Almazora
Veris Wealth Partners and Choreo make C-suite changes
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 11, 2025
Veris Wealth Partners and Choreo make C-suite changes

Veris revealed a key promotion and its successful CIO transition, while $24.6 billion RIA Choreo taps a veteran leader for a newly created role.

By Leo Almazora
Bluespring, Merit ink new RIA partnerships
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 11, 2025
Bluespring, Merit ink new RIA partnerships

The two hybrid RIAs have widened their respective footprints with acquisitions in Kentucky and Pennsylvania.

By Leo Almazora
Take heed young lovers! Before popping the question, check with your financial advisor
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2025
Take heed young lovers! Before popping the question, check with your financial advisor

Valentine's Day is a big day for proposals. Advisors propose getting on the same page financially first.

By Gregg Greenberg
Cresset Partners rebrands to Peakline
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 11, 2025
Cresset Partners rebrands to Peakline

With meaningful scale and growing client needs, the multibillion-dollar RIA's leader says the "time is right" to come into its own as an independent private investment business.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth management industry is facing a looming retirement crisis, report warns
RIAS PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 11, 2025
Wealth management industry is facing a looming retirement crisis, report warns

Despite technology adding capacity, an advisor shortage is predicted.

By Steve Randall
Just 30% of people are very confident in managing their finances right now
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 11, 2025
Just 30% of people are very confident in managing their finances right now

And there's a large gap between the fears they have and the action they take.

By Steve Randall