Clock is ticking for Cetera IPO
If the brokerage is eyeing an IPO in the next five years, as sources say, it’s got a lot of work to do to get ready.
The reverse mortgage seeks a home with affluent investors
Reverse mortgage options are no longer a last resort – used strategically, they can be part of financial planning in retirement, proponents say.
Helping debt-ridden physicians thrive
Recognizing a growing need, Olson began offering free help online to medical professionals, which eventually led him to pivot his practice exclusively toward physicians.
Keeping retirement planning personal
Retirement planning is a core foundation for every client, says Trevor Wilde of Wilde Wealth Management.
‘Our clients are part of our family’
'We want to work with good people who we enjoy working with,' Larry Sprung says. 'If you don’t pass those criteria, we’re not going to work with you.'
What a lawsuit by Exxon could mean for shareholder resolutions
Even though shareholders withdrew their proposals, the company is pressing ahead with its lawsuit, and lobbying groups are supporting it.
Gold standard drives Steward’s growth
Steward Partners CEO talks about the value of its equity ownership model, why the wirehouses have already lost, and plans to continue the firm’s M&A momentum.
Morgan Stanley wealth unit unveils plan to hit growth target
Jed Finn begins his reign as head of wealth management by outlining focus on fees, alternatives, and banking.
Advisors, don’t overlook these items during tax season
A host of new rules and regulations impacting high-net-worth individuals take effect this year, not to mention a significant old one that’s expiring at the end of 2025.
The intricacies of integrating RIAs
Dave Welling, Mercer Advisors’ CEO, says the key to succeeding at RIA M&A is what happens after the deal has been struck.
‘We want to actually touch people’s lives’
Melissa Joy, founder of Pearl Planning, talks about her passion for educating people about money.
Helping kids understand the meaning of money
'People are starting to understand that health also means financial health,' says Liz Frazier of Frazier Financial Consultants.
The art of long-term investing
Christopher Tsai, founder of Tsai Capital, explains the philosophy behind his laser-focused portfolio and the benefits of art investing for high-net-worth clients.
How much room is there for active management?
While advisors’ stances on active differ, money has increasingly flowed to passive funds.
Navigating the complexities of sustainable investing
My clients want to create either equal or more return without compromising their values, wealth advisor says.
Father-son team shares tips for business, relationship success
UBS wealth manager Hannes Grascher was extremely careful when he brought his son Max onto his team.
The case for PE in 401(k)s isn’t clear at all, new research finds
There’s no correlation between pension plans’ use of private equity and their performance, Morningstar finds.
Expanding an advisor’s playbook
Christopher Zook, founder of CAZ Investments, has created a global network of investors that enables access to private market opportunities, including professional sports teams.
Advisors reassess their alt stakes after loading up
Use of alternative investments skyrocketed when stocks and bonds tanked in 2022, but advisors are still standing behind those positions as stocks rally.
Alt managers priming the retail sales pump for 2024
As investors pull money out of real estate investment trusts, asset managers are rolling out new products to get in front of financial advisors.
