Edward Jones Leads Industry in Certified Financial Planner Designations

December 20th, 2024
Edward D. Jones & Co. has claimed the top spot in the industry for the number of Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designations among its advisors.

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Are Private Investments Still Necessary for Portfolio Protection in 2025?

December 19th, 2024
In 2022, financial advisors increasingly turned to alternative investments as public markets experienced historic losses.

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How Wealth Management Will Evolve Under Trump's 2025 Administration

December 18th, 2024
Financial Planning has outlined significant financial trends and policy shifts anticipated under the Trump administration and a GOP-controlled Cong...

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Paul Atkins' SEC Chair Nomination Sparks Debate Over Future of Regulation

December 17th, 2024
Paul Atkins, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has received mixed reactions from fi...

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Retirement Savings Reach Record Highs: $1 Million Needed in 23 States

December 16th, 2024
Retirement is becoming more expensive than ever. A new analysis by GOBankingRates reveals that 23 states now require at least $1 million in savings...

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UBS Restructures U.S. Wealth Management Division

December 13th, 2024
UBS Group AG has restructured its U.S. wealth management division to boost profitability and support its growth strategy in a critical market.

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Morgan Stanley's Wealth Strategy: Balancing Investment and Growth

December 12th, 2024
Morgan Stanley's wealth management division, valued at $6 trillion, focuses on reinvestment to enhance client services, including trading systems, ...

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Debt Management Remains a Key Challenge for Americans in 2025

December 11th, 2024
InvestmentNews reports that financial anxiety looms, with 90 percent of Americans expressing concern about excessive financial burdens and insuffic...

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Wealth Management Industry Faces Rapid Consolidation

December 10th, 2024
The independent wealth management sector is undergoing a dramatic transformation as consolidation accelerates. Mergers, acquisitions, and the growi...

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Arc Private Wealth Joins Kestra Financial Following Recapitalization Eff...

December 9th, 2024
Arc Private Wealth, a $427 million firm, has left Edward Jones to affiliate with Kestra Private Wealth Services, a subsidiary of Kestra Financial.

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JP Morgan Seeks Restraining Order Against Ex-Advisor Accused of Soliciti...

July 16th, 2025
JPMorgan Chase is asking a Nevada federal court to block a former advisor from allegedly soliciting its clients to follow her to a new firm.

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Why Gen X Holds the Keys to America's Financial Future

July 15th, 2025
For years, financial services firms and consumer brands have focused their attention on Baby Boomers and Millennials, often leaving Generation X in...

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Survey Finds Most RIA Owners Lack Formal Succession Plans

July 14th, 2025
A new survey from Kestra Financial reveals a striking gap in succession preparedness among registered investment advisor (RIA) firm owners approach...

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