It's no coincidence that about half of the books on this year's list are business memoirs or trade books that include large segments of history and personal reflection. All of the books on this list were conceived during the COVID-19 pandemic, a time when many people felt dislocated, uncertain, and fearful, with time on their…

The private markets space has experienced tremendous growth over the past 20 years. From private equity to private lending and direct investments, clients have come to expect their advisors to have broad access to bespoke and interesting opportunities. And firms like Hamilton Lane rose to the challenge of making this possible. Related: Hamilton Lane, TIFIN…

In November 2024, a month short of the Thanksgiving holiday, 46 new ETFs were listed in the U.S. That was slightly lower than the monthly average of 60 new listings. Table 1 summarizes the bond ETFs listed in the US in November. This included the first set of corporate grade bond ETFs listed in the…

Have you ever examined your current firm with the proverbial magnifying glass? That is, evaluate it the same way you would if you were starting your career from scratch. Even advisors who are absolutely sure they will never make a move would be wise to think about their current firm through a critical lens, be…

BridgePort Financial Solutions, registered investment adviser initiated by Cambridge Investment Research in January hired Nikki Bell to serve as senior vice president of operations and service. Bell was most recently senior vice president, brokerage business at Wealthspire Advisors. He joined Wealthspire through the integration of the firm of Lenox Wealth Advisors in 2022. Both firms…

The elections are over. Republicans ran the table. Now, agents who were preparing to meet with clients to discuss the “either-or” approach to sunset planning described in “Helping clients plan their life insurance strategy for potential sunsets” are focusing exclusively on the non-sunset side of the equation. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the…

(Bloomberg) — Bob Curtis, 87, and his wife Sandy sold their Nassau County home three years ago and spent more than $840,000 to move to Harborside, a retirement home on Long Island that was supposed to provide care for the rest of their lives. . The facility then went bankrupt, and an attempt to sell…

Mariner, a Mariner, Kan.-based wealth management firm with more than $253 billion in assets under advisement, has acquired two practices with a total of $878 million in assets. Mariner has added Sarasota, Fla.-based Atlas Financial, with about $278 million in AUM, and Newport Beach, Calif.-based Newport Advisory, with about $600 million in AUM, creating Mariner's…

From traditional customer referrals to innovative digital lead generation programs like SmartAsset and Zoe Financial, discover how firms are using a mix of strategies to maximize ROI. Learn about the importance of tracking, SEO optimization for local markets, and creating sharable customer experiences that drive referrals. With insights into balancing stewardship partnerships and pilot programs,…

(Bloomberg) — Paul Atkins, a veteran financial regulator and fixture of Washington's conservative financial circles, is President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead and possibly overhaul the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Trump selected Atkins to replace outgoing Chairman Gary Gensler, according to a statement posted on Social Truth. Gensler has said he plans to launch…