Editor's Letter: Do IBDs Need a New Name?
The lines between traditional broker/dealer and RIA are getting blurrier.
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J.P. Morgan Offers 'Clarification' on Place in Broker Protocol
In a letter to the firm that administers the protocol, J.P. Morgan specified that its participation does not extend to its branch-based advisors, some of whom they are charging in court with soliciting former clients.
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10 Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (May 1, 2021)
The National Law Review and Commercial Property Executive each have pieces analyzing the implications of some of President Biden’s tax proposals for commercial real estate. Brookfield is launching its largest ever fund at $18 billion, reports IPE Real Assets. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
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Fund News Advisors Can Use: Peter Mallouk, Mark Cuban Turn Twitter Scuffle Into $2M Bet on Active Management, Crypto Future
Creative Planning CEO Peter Mallouk and entrepreneur Mark Cuban make a big bet on crypto, Amazon and Netflix versus the S&P 500; Nottingham gets approval for mutual fund-to-ETF conversion; and CI Global launches an Ethereum mutual fund.
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Affluent Americans Rush to Retire in New ‘Life-Is-Short’ Mindset
The unprecedented surge in shares and home values during an economic crisis is easing the retirement path for those who have savings and investments.
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BTG Seeks to Triple Overseas Wealth Assets as It Hires in Miami
BTG, which oversees $50 billion in wealth assets, is considering moving to a bigger office in Miami, where its U.S. wealth-management unit is based.
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Big Oil Is Boosting ETF Returns and ESG Funds Are No Exception
A quirk in the way many environmental, social and governance indexes are built means several ESG funds hold stakes in big oil producers such as Exxon Mobil Corp. and Chevron Corp.
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An ‘All-Stars’ ETF Is Coming So Traders Can Ride Every Hot Trend
The Amplify Thematic All-Stars ETF will pick up companies favored by funds targeting technology, health care, sustainability and more, according to a filing to the SEC.
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Lodging Firm Sonder Agrees to $2.2 Billion Gores SPAC Merger
The deal will give the combined entity an enterprise value of about $2.2 billion.
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Inside Wealth’s Guide to M&A Options
Mercer Advisors, Dynasty Financial and Journey Strategic Wealth executives shared what RIAs should contemplate before selling their firms, either internally or externally.
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Snowden Lane Hires Former Wells Fargo International Exec
Doug Flaherty helped many advisors on his team find new homes after Wells exited the international business.
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Seven Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (Apr. 30, 2021)
Realty Income Corp. is buying net lease REIT VEREIT, reports the Arizona Republic. The CEO of MGM Resorts sees a robust leisure recovery ahead, according to Barron’s. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
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Seven Must Reads for the CRE Industry Today (Apr. 30, 2021)
Realty Income Corp. is buying net lease REIT VEREIT, reports the Arizona Republic. The CEO of MGM Resorts sees a robust leisure recovery ahead, according to Barron’s. These are among today’s must reads from around the commercial real estate industry.
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Family Office for $90 Billion Fortune Reshapes Consumer Bets
Public filings give a rare look inside Mousse Partners, the family office for the owners of the Chanel brand.
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Family Office for $90 Billion Fortune Reshapes Consumer Bets
Public filings give a rare look inside Mousse Partners, the family office for the owners of the Chanel brand.
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Can AUM-Based Advisors Be True Fiduciaries?
During a recent Inside Wealth panel, advisor Rick Ferri argued that AUM-based advisors aren't incentivized to put clients first, while attorney Max Schatzow stressed advisor compensation for "value" isn't easily quantified. Either way, advisors should expect more client scrutiny over the price of advice.
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Can AUM-Based Advisors Be True Fiduciaries?
During a recent Inside Wealth panel, advisor Rick Ferri argued that AUM-based advisors aren't incentivized to put clients first, while attorney Max Schatzow stressed advisor compensation for "value" isn't easily quantified. Either way, advisors should expect more client scrutiny over the price of advice.
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Merrill Lynch Loses $2B Illinois Team to RBC Wealth Management
The team, which will run RBC’s new Lake Forest, Ill. branch, is the latest to jump ship at Merrill Lynch.
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Merrill Lynch Loses $2B Illinois Team to RBC Wealth Management
The team, which will run RBC’s new Lake Forest, Ill. branch, is the latest to jump ship at Merrill Lynch.
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Succession Planning Goes In-House
A new crop of programs at IBDs help advisors find successors—keeping their clients, and assets, close to home.
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