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Clearstead comes to Chicago with Waveland Family Office deal
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 04, 2025
Clearstead comes to Chicago with Waveland Family Office deal

Acquisition brings the high-net-worth giant's assets up to the $47-billion mark while giving it a fresh foothold in the Illinois market.

By Leo Almazora
US consumers, businesses are more positive on economy, stock market
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 04, 2025
US consumers, businesses are more positive on economy, stock market

Separate polls reveals overall optimism but some major concerns remain.

By Steve Randall
Citizens expands UHNW wealth capabilities by launching Delaware trust company
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 04, 2025
Citizens expands UHNW wealth capabilities by launching Delaware trust company

Experienced leader Jennifer Cuva is heading up the new operation.

By Steve Randall
A clarifying time for sustainable investing
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 03, 2025
A clarifying time for sustainable investing

Big fund companies have backed off of ESG, and US funds have closed amid political pressure and as investors have pulled money from them. The funds that remain reveal which managers are committed.

By Emile Hallez
SEC lawyers will need leadership's green light for formal probes
ADVISOR NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION FEB 03, 2025
SEC lawyers will need leadership's green light for formal probes

In a move that risks slowing down enforcement, staff must reportedly first get a thumbs up from the commission's newly installed Republican-led leadership before formally undertaking investigations.

By Leo Almazora
iCapital forges alts platform partnership with Apollo
INVESTING ALTERNATIVES FEB 03, 2025
iCapital forges alts platform partnership with Apollo

Collaboration comes as the alternatives-focused tech provider rolls out other enhancements to its leading portfolio construction tool.

By Leo Almazora
How Merchant Investment Management supports RIAs and their life's work
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 03, 2025
How Merchant Investment Management supports RIAs and their life's work

Co-founder and managing partner Tim Bello offers perspective on RIA deals, Merchant's "lifecycle equity partners" model, and why the industry could see more capital providers come in.

By Leo Almazora
Financial advisors see more trade 'spat' than war, but still prepare for the worst
INVESTING EQUITIES FEB 03, 2025
Financial advisors see more trade 'spat' than war, but still prepare for the worst

Trump administration tariffs on Mexico and Canada shocked the market, but advisors remain nonplussed for now.

By Gregg Greenberg
B. Riley plans to spin off investment bank taking shape
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 03, 2025
B. Riley plans to spin off investment bank taking shape

“Bryant Riley’s strength is that he’s an amazing dealmaker and originator,” an industry executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL nabs $600M Osaic team to continue recruiting momentum
ADVISOR NEWS INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 03, 2025
LPL nabs $600M Osaic team to continue recruiting momentum

The broker-dealer giant is pressing on with its strategy to attract advisors as a Connecticut-based team joins its network.

By Leo Almazora
CW Advisors bolsters Boston-area footprint with double acquisition
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 03, 2025
CW Advisors bolsters Boston-area footprint with double acquisition

The $11 billion RIA's latest partnerships add $800 million in assets while widening its national network to include 14 offices.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor AI startup Jump completes $20M Series A funding
ADVISOR NEWS FINTECH FEB 03, 2025
Advisor AI startup Jump completes $20M Series A funding

The firm founded by serial fintech entrepreneurs aims to capitalize on its rise to leadership with continued innovation and expanded capacity to meet demand.

By Leo Almazora
As Trump's tariffs take effect, what might it mean for US investors?
RIAS RIA NEWS FEB 03, 2025
As Trump's tariffs take effect, what might it mean for US investors?

Inflation is one of the key concerns as major trade partners prepare retaliation.

By Steve Randall
US pension system is among the best in the world, but there are nine better
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 03, 2025
US pension system is among the best in the world, but there are nine better

New analysis of 71 pension systems finds US approach needs some reform.

By Steve Randall
Summit Financial and The Wealth Alliance unveil strategic growth partnerships
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 31, 2025
Summit Financial and The Wealth Alliance unveil strategic growth partnerships

RIA giant Summit is closing in on a $20 billion asset milestone, while the New York-based WA looks to extend its Eastern US ambitions.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor industry bands together for pass-through deduction parity
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 31, 2025
Advisor industry bands together for pass-through deduction parity

FSI, IAA, CFP Board, and other voices have coalesced to help even the playing field on taxes for independent financial professionals.

By Leo Almazora
Record prices forcing advisors to consider gold exposure
INVESTING EQUITIES JAN 31, 2025
Record prices forcing advisors to consider gold exposure

The yellow metal is shining brightly, hitting new record highs and drawing interest from advisory clients.

By Gregg Greenberg
Fourth-quarter frenzy pushed RIA M&A to a record 2024, DeVoe says
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 31, 2025
Fourth-quarter frenzy pushed RIA M&A to a record 2024, DeVoe says

After a three-year plateau, momentum from declining interest rates and surging markets could drive steady increases in dealmaking.

By Leo Almazora
Leave 401(k)s alone, ICI report urges policymakers
ADVISOR NEWS RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 31, 2025
Leave 401(k)s alone, ICI report urges policymakers

Investment Company Institute issues call to protect DC plans' tax perks and other benefits for American retirement savers.

By Leo Almazora
Lenox, Matter Family Office announce C-suite updates
RIAS RIA NEWS JAN 31, 2025
Lenox, Matter Family Office announce C-suite updates

The two firms are bolstering their ability to operate and engage clients with strategic leadership appointments.

By Leo Almazora