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Wall Street strategists say the worst is over on stock selloff
EQUITIES MAR 25, 2025
Wall Street strategists say the worst is over on stock selloff

Analysts at JPMorgan and Morgan Stanley point to seasonal factors and investor sentiment as they forecast a period of calm.

By Bloomberg
Wealth firms still going for growth amid market disruption, Natixis finds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 25, 2025
Wealth firms still going for growth amid market disruption, Natixis finds

Poll of firms across RIAs, wirehouses, and private banks offers fresh insights around ETFs, alternative investments, and AI adoption.

By Leo Almazora
Former Morgan Stanley breakaway family joins Commonwealth
RIA NEWS MAR 25, 2025
Former Morgan Stanley breakaway family joins Commonwealth

Founder of $213M AUM firm says wirehouse advisors should take the leap.

By Steve Randall
Almost one third of financial firms embrace AI for communications compliance
RIA NEWS MAR 25, 2025
Almost one third of financial firms embrace AI for communications compliance

Report highlights concern amid $8B SEC fines in 2024.

By Steve Randall
Judge accused of bias in discrimination case by ex-life insurance employee
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 24, 2025
Judge accused of bias in discrimination case by ex-life insurance employee

My employer was biased – and the judge and magistrate are being unfair says ex-employee

By Matthew Sellers
Best yet to come for ETFs as investors navigate global uncertainty: BBH
ETFS MAR 24, 2025
Best yet to come for ETFs as investors navigate global uncertainty: BBH

Global survey reveals tailwinds for active ETFs and alternative strategies, plus a turning point in cost-conscious investing.

By Leo Almazora
Nominations for the first-ever 5-Star RIA Firms 2025 now open
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2025
Nominations for the first-ever 5-Star RIA Firms 2025 now open

InvestmentNews begins its inaugural search for the top wealth managers in the industry.

By InvestmentNews
Finra hits RIA buyer NewEdge with $1 million penalty over Muni bond trades
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 24, 2025
Finra hits RIA buyer NewEdge with $1 million penalty over Muni bond trades

The market for municipal bonds is notorious for being opaque and filled with difficult to price securities.

By Bruce Kelly
Why these RIA firms are sitting out the M&A trend
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2025
Why these RIA firms are sitting out the M&A trend

Leaders at Five Eleven Partners and Johnson Investment Counsel speak out on the costs of consolidation, the pros and cons of PE, and how they're planning ahead for clients and advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Northwestern Mutual hangs giant 'help wanted' sign, targets 5,000 new financial pros in 2025
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 24, 2025
Northwestern Mutual hangs giant 'help wanted' sign, targets 5,000 new financial pros in 2025

The top-ranked IBD giant is looking to bolster its workforce with thousands of new independent advisors, representatives, and interns.

By Leo Almazora
Fidelity, Schwab block clients from buying BlackRock and Texas Capital ETFs
ETFS MAR 24, 2025
Fidelity, Schwab block clients from buying BlackRock and Texas Capital ETFs

The restrictions on certain money-market products mark the latest development in the ongoing turf war between ETFs and mutual funds.

By Bloomberg
SEC workforce to get decimated as hundreds take buyout offers
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 24, 2025
SEC workforce to get decimated as hundreds take buyout offers

Up to 700 employees have reportedly accepted the Trump administration's $50,000 incentive, raising questions about the agency's ability to function in the future.

By Leo Almazora
CAIS unveils alts model portfolio marketplace for advisors
ALTERNATIVES MAR 24, 2025
CAIS unveils alts model portfolio marketplace for advisors

The alternatives giant's latest enhancements smooth the way for clients to get hedge fund and private markets access.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James financial advisor keeps ERISA case live against Pioneer Bank
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2025
Raymond James financial advisor keeps ERISA case live against Pioneer Bank

Argument continues over non-compete, benefits.

By Matthew Sellers
Raymond James taps Franklin Templeton vet for independent contractor division
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 24, 2025
Raymond James taps Franklin Templeton vet for independent contractor division

With 30 years of industry experience, Ronice Barlow is set to help steer the ICD as the unit's first-ever COO.

By Leo Almazora
AI model under top-ranked fund's hood flashes warning on AI stocks
EQUITIES MAR 24, 2025
AI model under top-ranked fund's hood flashes warning on AI stocks

Despite their recent $2 trillion plunge, Nvidia and other tech mega-caps have been setting off alarms for the trading program since 2023.

By Bloomberg
State Street's Charles River, iCapital team up for innovative UMA solution
ALTERNATIVES MAR 24, 2025
State Street's Charles River, iCapital team up for innovative UMA solution

New platform helps advisors manage public and private assets in one place.

By Steve Randall
US futures rise, global markets rally on expectation of reduced tariff impact
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2025
US futures rise, global markets rally on expectation of reduced tariff impact

Trump's trade policy remains uncertain but have a lighter touch.

By Steve Randall
BNY Pershing’s new cash sweep charge to hit RIAs first
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 23, 2025
BNY Pershing’s new cash sweep charge to hit RIAs first

Cash sweep programs have turned into a bit of a viper’s nest for the financial advice industry, particularly large broker-dealers.

By Bruce Kelly
Majority of Americans agree on higher taxes for large corporations, higher-income households
RIA NEWS MAR 21, 2025
Majority of Americans agree on higher taxes for large corporations, higher-income households

Pew survey reveals slight majority consensus on tax rates, but views splinter based on political alignment and income levels.

By Leo Almazora