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Hightower lands conditional approval for national trust charter
Establishing a national trust charter has been a priority since CEO Bob Oros took over in January 2019. The new Hightower Trust Company is expected to be open for business later this year.
Why ETF track records are becoming an afterthought
Shrugging off the once-coveted, three-year performance record, advisers are pouring billions of dollars in assets into funds with untested histories.
Market volatility focuses attention back on inflation risks
The historic government spending, combined with wage pressures, could be the catalyst for runaway inflation, according to experts. The S&P 500 Index, which is still up 9.5% from the start of the year, fell by nearly 4% early this week.
Advisers are missing the boat on ESG: Cerulli
Surveys of investors and financial advisers show a disconnect between what investors want with regard to environmental, social and governance strategies, and what most advisers think their clients want.
Are 60-40 portfolios leading investors over a cliff?
The big increase in the U.S. M1 money supply could lead to inflationary pressures that will increase risks for the fixed-income portion of a 60-40 portfolio allocation.
Vanguard jumps on the ETF share-split bandwagon
The surging bull market for stocks has increased the need to split shares to keep prices manageable for investors.
Wife to missing Atlanta adviser: ‘Turn yourself in’
Chris Burns is facing mail fraud charges from an alleged scheme that defrauded dozens of clients of more than $10 million. "It’s time," Meredith Burns said in a TV interview. "He needs to be brought in for these crimes."
Pandemic-weary advice industry shows signs of taking flight
Advisers are getting on planes and meeting in person — but no hugs allowed
Battle of the business models
RIAs keep gaining, while small broker-dealers are feeling increased pressure from the pandemic as well as the need to comply with Reg BI
Advisers are taking PPP loans for future needs as uncertainty lingers
Sixty-one percent said they anticipate financial difficulties in the coming months
Time for Dave Ramsey to check out of this timeshare exit endorsement
The radio host touts a business at the center of a lawsuit by Washington state's attorney general
401(k) plans value advisers most for investment returns: Fidelity survey
The recent volatility gives advisers an opportunity to prove their worth
Two steps forward
We must continue to embrace inclusion, even as we find ourselves working further apart
10 predictions for financial advisers in a post-crisis world
In an industry where widespread change is already underway, there’s a wave of evolution ahead —much of it for the better
Financial advice industry shuffles conference schedules
A broad array of companies is changing calendars due to the COVID-19 virus
AssetMark buys RIA advising on $2 billion in assets
The turnkey asset management platform's deal for OBS Financial Services will bring it relationships with 21 banks and 300 financial advisers
