Investment strategies

Following its purchase by Raymond James, Clark Capital's CEO discusses his firm's future and how he aims to help advisors operate as "mini virtual multifamily offices."

WTW Investments and SEI see enough of a market to develop private market offerings for U.S. defined contribution plans, such as 401(k) plans.

Brokerages are too dependent on the billions they make every year from clients' uninvested cash, industry analysts say. LPL is responding with a long-term review of its pricing.

Millennial and Gen Z Americans aren't investing in homes the same way as previous generations: The National Association of Realtors found the median age of first-time buyers last year was 40, an all time high. Here's what wealth advisors need to know.

A Deloitte analysis shows that alternative allocations — to private equity, private credit and other vehicles — in DC plans could grow quickly.

The firm isn't discussing the news reports suggesting it's for sale. Here's how it has built such a close relationship with so many planners over the years.

Clients with concentrated stock holdings might be better off turning their portfolios into ETFs in a tax deferral transaction called a Section 351 conversion.

As the SEC pushes to widen access to private equity, private credit and other alternative investments, Morgan Stanley and Envestnet are among firms that already have funds no longer aimed exclusively at "accredited investors."

In pitting AI agents against historic 60-40 portfolio results, JPMorgan found AI won every time. But researchers could not rule out the possibility that the systems could have essentially cheated.

On June 30, the SEC asked for public comments on the regulator's proposed amendments to novel ETFs. About a week in, responses tilt to a hard "no thank you."

Whether advisors choose individual stocks or not, the SEC's proposal to allow semiannual reporting rather than quarterly could impact clients' portfolios.

A value resurgence will overtake growth-stock dominance — the catalysts are already in motion, says Bernard Horn of Polaris Capital Management.

Amid geopolitical uncertainty and fears of a trade war, family offices also show a preference in investing in developed markets.

The crypto exchange, which closed its original direct deposit service in late 2024, has brought it back for users to set up automated digital asset investing.

The pilot program offers rates better than Coinbase, Robinhood and Charles Schwab and will be rolled out to all of Morgan Stanley's 8.6 million E-Trade users later this year.

Evaluating private equity performance is notoriously difficult due to lack of transparency. Asking these 3 questions makes it easier for financial advisors.

The firms' collaboration shines a light on how the wealth management business works today and how it is evolving, as advisors weigh independence against the risks of "poking the bear" when they leave.

The intersection between HNW clients and private markets is no longer about distribution, but integration.

Rich Guerrini said the bank plans to expand its advisor ranks by about 50% as it targets mass affluent and other new clients with personalized branch-based service.