Bank of America, Morgan Stanley earnings roll despite roiled markets
Meanwhile, Merrill Lynch intends to continue building its alternative investment platform for wealthy clients.
Trump denies plan to ax Powell after floating idea to lawmakers
The market reaction was muted following earlier reports of the president taking steps against the Fed chair soon in a closed-door meeting with Republicans.
Merchant names Candice Carlton managing director to drive network growth
Carlton will use her experience from Ficomm, United Capital, and Mercer Advisors to foster collaboration and innovation among Merchant’s partner firms.
Great Wealth Transfer: Why advisors better get ready for more women with money
Women will be among the big winners in the Great Wealth Transfer and financial advisors. Here’s what advisors need to do to prepare.
Will AI dash new grads’ hopes for wealth management careers?
Hannah Moore, founder of Amplified Planning, stresses the importance of critical thinking, why AI is no substitute for human connection, and why behavioral competencies should be trained “from day one.”
RIA moves: SEIA, Dynamic tap Fidelity, Schwab alum for key director roles
Meanwhile, AlphaCore Wealth Advisory welcomes Blackstone and JPMorgan veteran as its new chief investment strategist.
KKR urges investors to embrace risk assets, hedge weaker dollar
Despite a positive US market outlook, analysts at the alternative giant counselled increased international exposure as bigger deficits and geopolitical uncertainty take hold.
David Fischer of Independent Financial Group talks culture, future growth
The co-founder of IFG discussed with InvestmentNews the unique opportunity that remaining independent offers to build a successful firm.
Wealth Consulting Group taps veterans from Envestnet, Emigrant Partners for new advisory board
Three industry leaders will join the hybrid RIA’s president and LPL alum, Andy Kalbaugh, to help guide its organic and merger-based growth strategy.
PPI, Beige Book reveal solid business activity, slightly pessimistic outlook
Ten out of 12 districts expect future economic activity to either flatline or soften in the upcoming months, according to the Fed’s Beige Book release.