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Wealth management firms start off 2024 with M&A bang
A January wave of consolidation sees $32 billion in assets purchased across 23 deals, Fidelity reports.
How does the work and pay picture look for financial professionals?
Data from College for Financial Planning reveal views on compensation, career development, and workforce challenges.
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Ex-Oppenheimer advisor sentenced to 8 years for $50M Ponzi scheme
The disgraced advisor fleeced more than 400 investors in a fraudulent 'private equity' fund over a 13-year period.
Edward Jones leads the way in adding CFPs
Other firms that saw big increases in the number of CFP professionals in 2023 included Charles Schwab and Northwestern Mutual.
LPL snaps up 2,400 advisors, $100B in assets with Atria acquisition
LPL's equity purchase of Atria will cost the firm at least $805 million.
Morningstar Wealth strengthens its SMA shelf
Advisors on the platform now have more options and flexibility to build customized portfolios for clients.
Foundation Source makes acquisition to boost charitable giving solutions suite
Technology firm says the deal will help it provide specialized support to advisors, donors, and non-profits.
US stock future tumble ahead of crucial CPI data
Markets expect inflation to have eased but may be overpricing Fed cuts.
Oil markets should be ‘comfortable’ in 2024, IEA says
Prices should be moderate despite weakening demand.
Alex David jumps to Raymond James from Stifel
'This appears to be more of a reflection on Stifel,' one industry recruiter says.
Does private equity benefit RIAs?
Michael Kitces, longtime financial planner and blogger, says he’s ‘not a fan.'
Financial wellness benefits a ‘must-have’ work perk: Vestwell
Poll of more than 1,200 workers highlights shifting savings habits, student debt woes, and overwhelming demand for advisors.
Bond traders change bets on Fed rate cuts
Markets are now conceding that a slower pace is likely.
Economists believe Fed has gone too far in restrictive policy
It's the most critical view of the NABE in 13 years.
Private equity returns have slumped, says Raymond James
Returns to investors are at their worst level since the financial crisis.
Janus Henderson index suggests Fed will achieve soft landing
Credit risk indicators have stopped flashing red for the first time since rate hikes began.
Financial infidelity, credit card debt behind one-third of divorces
A poll of divorced Americans sheds light on the role of debt in separations and the financial fallout for divorcees.
Sustainable investing interest growing globally, Morgan Stanley says
International poll shows US investors are allocating more of their portfolios toward sustainability compared to their peers overseas.
Citizens Financial advances high-net-worth ambitions with key hires
The bank has recruited two JPMorgan execs to help build out its private banking and wealth management businesses.