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West Virginia stops banking with Citi, Northern Trust, over fossil fuels

The state treasurer added four financial services firms to a list of those ineligible to provide banking services to the state because he says they 'boycott' the fossil fuels industry.

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Wealth Enhancement Group announces new leaders as client assets surpass $81B

BlackRock's former head of income investing is among the appointments.

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Mesirow eyes organic growth, new products with strategy leader appointment

The firm's plans include further strategic hires and acquisitions.

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Former Fed president James Bullard expects three rate cuts

Economic reports already justify cuts, the former central bank executive says.

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Billionaire Branson’s SPAC deals have cost him dearly

British entrepreneur's net worth has tumbled around $5 billion.

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Nearly half of US filers put off tax prep

A survey of more than 1,000 US adults offers glimpses of tax stress and procrastination as the April filing deadline looms.

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Wells Fargo Advisors’ midyear pay tweaks

Broker-dealers are increasingly chasing registered investment advisor assets.

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Millennials are dipping into retirement savings for housing costs

Across generations, the costs of rent and mortgages are challenging.

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Up to 26M Americans could get student debt relief under new plan

President Biden hopes his alternative plan will pass scrutiny.

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Steward Partners hails strong start to 2024 recruiting

The hybrid RIA expects its $1 billion haul of new client assets in the first quarter will set it up for a repeat of its robust 2023.

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Dave Ramsey takes a jab at advisors’ future clients

Targeting a group who could turn into financial advisors' clients is a dubious marketing strategy, executives said.

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Pennsylvania family office celebrates $5B AUM milestone

The CEO of the firm founded by former Wells Fargo private bank execs says its record two-year organic growth is due to its ‘truly independent, entrepreneurial approach.'

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Climate Action 100+ signers colluding? No way, says Morningstar

Analysis of proxy voting records finds “a wide range of voting approaches” among asset managers and asset owners.

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Big-name affiliation a big deal for the affluent: Cerulli

A large proportion of wealthy clients are more comfortable with advisors at national firms, according to new research.

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MassMutual B-D gooses advisors with new bonus

MML Investors Services reps can earn an "advisor growth bonus" this year that rewards net new assets.

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Just say no to Goldman’s executive comp plan, investors urged

Proxy voting firm cites ‘significant disconnect between pay and performance’ following CEO Solomon’s $31 million payday.

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Kiss banks $300M with sale of song catalog

The band is also selling its name and image rights to Abba Voyage firm.

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Washington advisor claims victories in Hightower noncompete saga

The legal skirmish has taken several turns, including a temporary restraining order and a decision kicking the case back to the state level.

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Fees for financial planning are on the rise: AdvicePay

Research shows upticks across subscription and one-time payment models amid investors’ growing appreciation for financial advice.

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Cambridge Investment Research chases RIA assets

The firm is paying up to recruits if they move client assets to its in-house money management system.