There is no doubt that knowledge is power. This notion has fueled the popularity of our yearbook Advisor Transition Reportan in-depth analysis of advisor moves, transition deals and important trends in the wealth management space. The report captures the year in wealth management through 2023 and is designed to be a resource for advisors who…

Wealthtech Orion Advisor Solutions will give clients access to alternative investments through a partnership with CAIS Solutions. “We are excited to integrate with CAIS to provide access to alternative investment strategies from leading asset managers,” Orion CEO Natalie Wolfsen said in a statement. “CAIS is consistent with Orion's commitment to supporting the independent advisor community,…

Compound Planning, a $1.45 billion tech-focused RIA created through acquisition last yearadded more recruits in the first two months of 2024 than in all of 2023. With 15 new advisers this year, five more than last year's total, Compound has been taking on recruits at a much higher rate than CEO Christian Haigh's stated target…

(Bloomberg) — The the return of FOMO is fueling concern that the market could fall. Strong earnings and an overall downward trend in inflation have helped fuel a rally in the S&P 500 that few would want to miss. But with the index's 30% gain over the past 52 weeks stemming from just a handful…

(Bloomberg) — Bitcoin price swings are intensifying after the digital asset surged to a record high, and a key question now is how investors in U.S. exchange-traded funds will react to the cryptocurrency. of Bitcoin Volatility Index T3, which uses option prices to give a sense of expected 30-day swings in the tick, has jumped…

(Bloomberg) — The wealth of the typical American senior increased by about $91,000 during the pandemic years as home and stock values ​​rose, a new study shows. Connected: Many young Americans do not see a path to retirement That was the average increase in net worth between 2019 and 2022 for households headed by someone…

Bluespring Wealth Partners, the RIA buyout arm of Kestra Holdings, has combined two of its partner firms, Retirement Wealth Specialists and Security Financial Management, to create a registered investment advisor with $1.4 billion in assets and five locations throughout Florida. RIA will operate under the name Security Financial Management. Connected: Kestra's Bluespring buys $500 million…

The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently published its annual regulatory oversight report for 2024. This has been allocated to provide firms with key insights and observations from the regulator's recent operations, with the aim of improving transparency and strengthening compliance programs for businesses in the finance sector. Alongside current focuses on the use of…

Even if you've never personally received one of those scam calls or texts about an unexpected tech support issue, a fantastic crypto investment opportunity, or an unexpected romantic interest, chances are you know someone who has. Maybe even a customer? But have you ever wondered where these calls come from, who is behind them and…

RFG Advisory, the Birmingham, Ala.-based hybrid RIA platform with about $4.8 billion in client assets, has hired former CAIS chief marketing officer Abby Salameh to serve as chief growth officer. RFG has also added Brendan Frazier, founder of Wired Planning, as its new chief behavioral officer, and Kenneth Kim, who previously led corporate development and…