F.L.Putnam Adds 3 Firms Totaling $1.25B in Managed Assets
Wealth Management
JULY 25, 2024
The acquisition of the three East Coast-based firms will push F.L.Putnam’s assets under advisement above $10 billion, and its AUM will reach about $7.9
Private Assets Front and Center at Morningstar Investment Conference
Wealth Management
JUNE 28, 2024
Asset managers continue to launch investment products that resonate with advisors. But what assets work best in the space, and how to deploy them into client portfolios, remains up for debate.
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What To Do When Gifts To Minors No Longer Fit: Adjusting UTMAs, 529 Plans, And Trusts When Family Goals Don’t Align
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
However, once a child reaches the age of majority, they may not always be in a position to manage assets responsibly. In these cases, parents may wish to adjust how gifted assets are structured to better align with their family's long-term goals. Read More.
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FUSE: Wealth Manager Alternative Assets to Hit $3T by 2029
Wealth Management
JANUARY 30, 2025
Private equity and venture capital investments will likely remain the most popular alternative assets among advisors, according to FUSE Research Network.
Envestnet Partners With BlackRock, Fidelity, Asset Managers on Customized Portfolios
Wealth Management
JUNE 5, 2024
BlackRock, Fidelity Investments, Franklin Templeton and State Street will collaborate with the technology provider more than ever before to personalize creation of investment portfolios.
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Cerulli: JVs Between Traditional Asset Managers, Alts Providers Are On the Rise
Wealth Management
AUGUST 1, 2024
The finding is part of a broader Cerulli report examining the opportunities and challenges surrounding the use of alternative investments in the retail channel.
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Three Asset Managers Partner to Offer Custom ETF Models
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 7, 2024
Burney, Rayliant and Clough Capital Partners formed a joint venture to create Powered by ETFs, which incorporates U.S. and international equities and alternative investments.
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Wealth Management Invest: Trends in Retail Investor Portfolio Construction
Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Fidelity's Mike Scarsciotti discusses the growing popularity of ETFs, the resurgence of active management and the evolving approaches to asset allocation.
Santander Reorganizes Leadership Roles at Wealth Management Unit
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Santander will combine its alternative investments and investment platforms units, which will be integrated into asset management.
Greatest Wealth Transfer in History Will Create Brand Challenges for Wealth Managers
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 10, 2024
Gen X, millennials and Gen Z are set to inherit $84 trillion in assets—they have different priorities that aren’t reflected in wealth management brands today.
Wealth Management Invest: Trends in Advisor Portfolio Construction
Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Fidelity's Mike Scarsciotti discusses the growing popularity of ETFs, the resurgence of active management and the evolving approaches to asset allocation.
Wealth Management Invest: Trends in Retail Advisor Portfolio Construction
Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Fidelity's Mike Scarsciotti discusses the growing popularity of ETFs, the resurgence of active management and the evolving approaches to asset allocation.
What is a Stepped Up Basis? Cost Basis of Inherited Stock and Other Assets
Darrow Wealth Management
JANUARY 16, 2025
A step-up in basis is a tax advantage for individuals who inherit stocks or other assets, like a home. Heres how stepped up cost basis works on stock and other assets at death. Understanding step-up in basis at death If youve received an inheritance you may have questions about the tax treatment of certain assets.
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Comparing ETF Returns Across Key Asset Classes
Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
The ETFs in this gallery are top funds for key asset classes, such as large-cap equities, small-cap equities, emerging markets, bond strategies and bitcoin.
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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 22–23)
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 21, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a report from Cerulli Associates found that, amidst an industry-wide trend towards comprehensive financial planning and away from pure transaction-based investment management, asset-based fees currently represent 72.4%
Private Equity Faces Pockets of Distress for Long-Held Assets
Wealth Management
JANUARY 16, 2025
Now, some are running into trouble amid a sluggish dealmaking environment and declining asset values. More than 100 continuation funds were raised between 2019 and 2021.
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Apollo Assets Reach $733 Billion, Boosted by Wealth Clients
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Apollo, like its peers, continues to target high earners for higher-fee-paying assets and has set a goal of raising at least $150 billion for its global wealth business by 2029.
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A Recordkeeping Checklist For Financial Planning Services: Proactive Documentation Of Service Delivery To Reduce Regulatory Scrutiny
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 18, 2024
For investment management services, documenting the entire client engagement – such as onboarding, reviewing and recommending portfolio adjustments in line with collected suitability information, opening and funding accounts, conducting periodic reviews, and rebalancing – can help clearly evidence the services provided.
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (January 25–26)
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 24, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that while overall financial advisor headcount remains relatively flat, the RIA channel continues to gain share in terms of both headcount (as brokers break away to start their own independent firms and aspiring advisors seek (..)
Adviser links: estate uncertainty
Abnormal Returns
MARCH 10, 2025
(citywire.com) The latest in advisor fintech news including saturation in the portfolio management tech space. kindnessfp.com) Why clients need to organize their digital assets for estate planning purposes. riabiz.com) This money manager's ETF business was built on entertaining clients. abnormalreturns.com)
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Empower’s Wealth Unit Grows Assets 29% on 401(k) Rollover Capture
Wealth Management
FEBRUARY 7, 2025
Empower Personal Wealth, which staffs about 1,000 advisors, reported 29% asset growth in 2024.
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Monday links: the right balance
Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 28, 2024
on.ft.com) Fund management Franklin Templeton's ($BEN) Western Asset Management unit has missed out on the bond market rally. (cnbc.com) But don't expect a ton of liquidity. sherwood.news) Robinhood ($HOOD) is jumping into the prediction markets. theblock.co) HFT firms want speed, at any cost.
Apollo Assets Reach $733 Billion, Boosted by Wealth Clients
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Apollo, like its peers, continues to target high earners for higher-fee-paying assets and has set a goal of raising at least $150 billion for its global wealth business by 2029.
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Gold: A Strategic Asset in a Post-Election Economic and Political Landscape
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 26, 2024
No single asset can promise complete security, but gold has a proven track record of maintaining its value in times of economic turbulence.
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Using Section 351 Exchanges To Tax-Efficiently Reallocate Portfolios With Embedded Gains
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 12, 2025
While the gains signal portfolio growth, they also create challenges for ongoing management. Once a portfolio becomes 'locked up', i.e., unable to be managed without triggering capital gains, investors' options become limited. Charitably inclined investors can donate appreciated securities and avoid gains on the sale.
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MiB: Colin Camerer on Neuroeconomics
The Big Picture
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
He is the portfolio manager of the Return Stacked ETF Suite, manging 800 million in ETF assets. All of our earlier podcasts on your favorite pod hosts can be found here. Be sure to check out our Masters in Business next week with Corey Hoffstein , CEO/CIO Newfound Research.
2025 Outlook Q&A: Industry Regulation to Focus on Digital Assets
Wealth Management
DECEMBER 26, 2024
Carlo di Florio, president of the industry compliance consulting firm ACA Group, said SEC Chair Nominee Paul Atkins approach to digital assets would be one of the most important legacies hell leave should he be confirmed.
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Unlocking the Power of Complex Assets and Legacy Gifts in Philanthropy
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
As $80 trillion transitions over the next two decades through the Great Wealth Transfer, the value of complex assets and bequests will only grow for charities aiming to maximize their impact.
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Unlocking the Power of Complex Assets and Legacy Gifts in Philanthropy
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
As $80 trillion transitions over the next two decades through the Great Wealth Transfer, the value of complex assets and bequests will only grow for charities aiming to maximize their impact.
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Apollo Assets Reach $733 Billion, Boosted by Wealth Clients
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 5, 2024
Apollo, like its peers, continues to target high earners for higher-fee-paying assets and has set a goal of raising at least $150 billion for its global wealth business by 2029.
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Wealth Management Industry Awards: On the Red Carpet with Peter Nolan
Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024
Listen as Peter Nolan, Head of Sales at Pontera, shares how his firm empowers advisors to offer holistic, integrated advice on all client assets, including 401(k) plans
The WealthStack Podcast: Why Estate Planning Is the Next Frontier of Wealth Management With Gene Farrell
Wealth Management
APRIL 26, 2024
As clients become increasingly aware of the complexities of wealth transfer, asset protection and legacy planning, they expect comprehensive guidance from their advisors.
MiB: Mike Freno, Barings Chairman and CEO
The Big Picture
JANUARY 24, 2025
The firm is owned by Mass Mutual, and half of its $431 billion in invested assets are from the insurance giant, with the rest coming from institutional investors. Over 20 years with the firm, Freno has held various positions including Managing Director, Head of Global High Yield, and Head of Global Markets.
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Arthur Zeikel’s Investing Rules
The Big Picture
DECEMBER 30, 2024
He eventually became president of Merrill Lynch Asset Management, leading the division with a value-oriented approach and a focus on long-term fundamentals. He co-authored Investment Analysis and Portfolio Management , now in its fifth edition. Asset allocation determines the rate of return. Better to be safe than sorry.
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Wealth Management Industry Awards: On the Red Carpet with Peter Nolan
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Listen as Peter Nolan EVP, Strategic Sales & Partnerships, Pontera, shares how his firm empowers advisors to offer holistic, integrated advice on all client assets, including 401(k) plans
6 Ways to Manage Concentrated Stock Positions
Darrow Wealth Management
MARCH 13, 2025
If one stock makes up more than 10% of your overall asset allocation, it’s probably too much. So if you have a large portion of your wealth tied to a single stock, here are six options to manage it. Options Contracts: Utilizing options like cashless collars, covered calls, and protective puts to manage risk or generate income.
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Adjusted for Risk: The Benefits of Bitcoin in Asset Allocations
Wealth Management
FEBRUARY 11, 2025
Ric Edelman, founder of the Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals, talks all things Bitcoin.
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Modern Wealth Adds $570M AUM In Two Deals
Wealth Management
MAY 21, 2024
The acquisitions of Wealth Management Solutions and Autumn Wind Asset Management represent Modern Wealth’s seventh and eighth transactions and bring its assets to over $3.7
MiB: Christine Phillpotts, Ariel Investments
The Big Picture
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
This week, I speak with Christine Phillpotts , Portfolio Manager for Ariel Investment s emerging markets value strategies. Previously, she spent 10 years at AllianceBernstein as Portfolio Manager and Senior Research analyst in emerging markets. She also worked as JPMorgan Asset Management equity research associate for US Tech.
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#FASuccess Ep 421: Integrating Tax Preparation Without Hiring In-House CPAs To Bring More Tax-Focused Value, With Daniel Friedman
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 21, 2025
Daniel is the CEO of WMGNA, a hybrid advisory firm based in Farmington, Connecticut, that oversees approximately $270 million in assets under management for 200 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Daniel Friedman.
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My Bias Blind Spot Bubble
The Big Picture
MARCH 3, 2025
Over that decade plus of doing CNBC, I had become friendly with Big Joe Besecker of Emerald Asset Management. . “Jordan Rules” were real, and I was absolutely convinced convinced! that something foul was afoot.1 1 Fast-forward to the 2000s.
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10 Investment Must Reads for This Week (Oct. 1, 2024)
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 1, 2024
Wealth advisors and asset managers expect a boost in flows to actively managed fixed income strategies in the wake of lower interest rates, reports FundFire. Schwab Asset Management is splitting shares on two-thirds of its ETFs in an attempt to boost sales.
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Hightower Takes Majority Stake in Institutional Consultant NEPC
Wealth Management
OCTOBER 21, 2024
trillion in assets under advisement and $258 billion in assets under management. With NEPC, Hightower and its affiliates will represent over $1.8
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The Best Of Weekend Reading 2024: Top 24 Articles You Might Have Missed
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 30, 2024
Each week in Weekend Reading For Financial Planners, we seek to bring you synopses and commentaries on 12 articles covering news for financial advisors including topics covering technical planning, practice management, advisor marketing, career development, and more.
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