Here come the girls: What today’s financial advisor needs to be prepared for the times ahead

Here come the girls: What today’s financial advisor needs to be prepared for the times ahead

With the case for female leadership in business getting stronger across the board, advisors must seize the opportunity to reframe their relevance and build human-centered practices.

RIA moves: Elevation Point lands $1.4B breakaway team from UBS

RIA moves: Elevation Point lands $1.4B breakaway team from UBS

Also, MAI Capital and Carson Group have expanded their footprints in Florida, Ohio, and Illinois with new RIA partners

The impact of women in leadership in the wealth management industry

The impact of women in leadership in the wealth management industry

This multi-part series unpacks Dr. Don Barden’s research into the changing dynamics involving women in leadership, and what this means for the wealth management industry going forward.

Advisors achieve record growth and profitability in 2024, reveals latest IN Advisor Benchmarking Study

Advisors achieve record growth and profitability in 2024, reveals latest IN Advisor Benchmarking Study

In 2024, US financial advisory firms saw record growth in assets, revenues, and profits, driven by markets and transformation.

Wall Street edges out private credit on $20B of M&A debt

Wall Street edges out private credit on $20B of M&A debt

The revival in deal activity among banks courting private equity rainmakers comes after a years-long effort to steal back an edge from private lenders.

Morgan Stanley sharpens support for advisors with sophisticated clients

Morgan Stanley sharpens support for advisors with sophisticated clients

The Wall Street giant launched new education initiatives around investment tax management and alts investing this week as it rewires its advisor pay grid.

Aprio acquires $1.8B RIA as part of Midwest accounting firm deal

Aprio acquires $1.8B RIA as part of Midwest accounting firm deal

The acquired firm will become part of Aprio Wealth Management.

Millionaires can buy their way into the US with some eligible for tax free option

Millionaires can buy their way into the US with some eligible for tax free option

Meanwhile, skilled workers will face a new $100K fee to acquire an H1-B visa.

What Is a High Yield ETF?

What Is a High Yield ETF?

A Performance-Based Look at MSTY vs. MSTR Over the Past Year As income-focused investors look for ways to generate higher returns in a volatile market, the question often arises: What is a high yield ETF, and how does it compare to owning individual stocks? One category gaining attention is option income ETFs — particularly the […]

SCHD: Should You Buy Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF?

SCHD: Should You Buy Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF?

If you’re looking for a high-quality dividend ETF then there’s a good chance that you’ve come across the Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF (Nysearca: SCHD) before. This ETF is highly regarded by investors. So much so that CNBC and Morningstar have called it the gold standard for dividend funds. Is this ETF a must-have for […]