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More workers dipped into their retirement savings last year, Vanguard finds
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2025
More workers dipped into their retirement savings last year, Vanguard finds

Sneak peek into annual defined contribution plan report shows average participant balances reached an all-time high amid rising equity markets.

By Leo Almazora
Decades-old will leaves fate of late actor Gene Hackman's $80M fortune uncertain
RIA NEWS MAR 17, 2025
Decades-old will leaves fate of late actor Gene Hackman's $80M fortune uncertain

The iconic actor's death alongside his wife, Betsy Arakawa, leaves pressing questions about what happens next to his assets.

By Leo Almazora
Fallen tech stocks fail to entice wary investors
EQUITIES MAR 17, 2025
Fallen tech stocks fail to entice wary investors

Big tech firms like Alphabet and Amazon are trading at bargain valuations, but a risk-averse market has meant no one's biting.

By Bloomberg
Social Security Administration sets record straight on dead people getting benefits
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 17, 2025
Social Security Administration sets record straight on dead people getting benefits

Of millions of deaths reported yearly, just a fraction of a percent are "erroneously reported" cases that need to be corrected, the agency said.

By Leo Almazora
Trillions wiped off equities but don't worry, it’s 'healthy' says Bessent
RIA NEWS MAR 17, 2025
Trillions wiped off equities but don't worry, it’s 'healthy' says Bessent

US Treasury secretary says that markets will 'do great' over longer term.

By Steve Randall
How structured credit investments can help with diversification
FIXED INCOME MAR 17, 2025
How structured credit investments can help with diversification

Sam Reid from $26.7B AUM alts asset manager Canyon Partners shares insights.

By Steve Randall
Next generation of women advisors are 'wicked smart'
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 17, 2025
Next generation of women advisors are 'wicked smart'

It's about EQ not just IQ - four advisors look back at their own careers while offering hope for the new wave of talent coming through.

Trump eyes no taxes for Americans making less than $150k, says Lutnick
RIA NEWS MAR 14, 2025
Trump eyes no taxes for Americans making less than $150k, says Lutnick

The plan could offer $24,000 in relief for some taxpayers, but experts warn of consequences.

By Leo Almazora
No new trial for convicted GPB Capital executives
ALTERNATIVES MAR 14, 2025
No new trial for convicted GPB Capital executives

"I've seen lots of denial in this business but this GPB thing take the cake," says one industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
BlackRock-led deal for Panama Ports draws ire from China
RIA NEWS MAR 14, 2025
BlackRock-led deal for Panama Ports draws ire from China

Commentary from state-owned publication blasts sale to investor consortium as "spineless groveling," denting Hong Kong-based firm's stock.

By Leo Almazora
Gold soars past $3,000 as Trump turbocharges record rally
ALTERNATIVES MAR 14, 2025
Gold soars past $3,000 as Trump turbocharges record rally

Higher interest rates and a strong US dollar, which traditionally act as headwinds, haven't deterred market-stung investors from seeking refuge in the yellow metal.

By Bloomberg
Lipper Awards crown fund industry's top performers
MUTUAL FUNDS MAR 14, 2025
Lipper Awards crown fund industry's top performers

The fundworld's finest came together in style last night as LSEG Lipper named their top managers and fund families.

By Gregg Greenberg
Edward Jones hit with lawsuit claiming discrimination against white advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 14, 2025
Edward Jones hit with lawsuit claiming discrimination against white advisors

Former advisor alleges an incentive for veteran advisors to give business to women and nonwhite rookies disadvantages straight white male advisors.

By Leo Almazora
New York to toughen up laws to make up for weakened CFPB
RIA NEWS MAR 14, 2025
New York to toughen up laws to make up for weakened CFPB

AG Letitia James proposes new consumer protection legislation.

By Matthew Sellers
Buffer ETFs gain steam among rattled advisors and investors
ETFS MAR 14, 2025
Buffer ETFs gain steam among rattled advisors and investors

Interest has grown in the structured downside-protection strategies, though some advisors and analysts caution against trade-offs.

By Leo Almazora
Wall Street goes all in on White House-backed crypto comeback
ALTERNATIVES MAR 14, 2025
Wall Street goes all in on White House-backed crypto comeback

Firms that had only dipped a toe in have a chance to go deeper as vision to make the US "the crypto capital of the planet" takes shape.

By Bloomberg
Tesla's Magnificent Seven status in doubt as EV stock tumbles
EQUITIES MAR 14, 2025
Tesla's Magnificent Seven status in doubt as EV stock tumbles

Declining sales numbers, concerns around Elon Musk, and exposure to tariff risks are casting a shadow over the company's previously unshakable exceptionalism.

By Leo Almazora
S&P 500 correction, but futures rise as government shutdown set to be avoided
RIA NEWS MAR 14, 2025
S&P 500 correction, but futures rise as government shutdown set to be avoided

Market volatility remains as trade wars dominate investors' minds.

By Steve Randall
Half of taxpayers are relying on refunds, but DOGE cuts could delay their dollars
RIA NEWS MAR 14, 2025
Half of taxpayers are relying on refunds, but DOGE cuts could delay their dollars

Two tax season surveys reveal confusion, concerns prevalent in tax filing season.

By Steve Randall
Is FINRA on the ropes?
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE MAR 13, 2025
Is FINRA on the ropes?

The current legal battle with a broker-dealer, Alpine Securities, is the latest challenge for the industry regulator.

By Bruce Kelly