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Wealth Management Daily Memo

FEBRUARY 15, 2025

INDUSTRY NEWS

McKinsey Estimates Advisor Shortage of 100,000 by 2034

The consulting firm says the wealth management industry can address the shortage by boosting productivity levels and attracting new talent.

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HIGH NET WORTH

Enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act May Resume

The DOJ has filed a notice of appeal and a motion to stay the injunction.

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RIA NEWS

Hightower CEO Change Could Signal Next Phase of RIA's Growth

After a five-year run of acquisitions under Bob Oros, the hiring of former AYCO exec Larry Restieri may signal a focus on integration and organic growth, according to industry observers.

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Trending Podcasts

Wealth Management Invest: Ares’ Approach to Private Markets with Brendan McCurdy

Ares' Brendan McCurdy discusses how financial advisors navigate the complexities of private equity, private credit, real estate and infrastructure.

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RIA Edge Podcast: Redefining Growth in Wealth Management

Steward Partners’ Jim Gold shares insights into their robust M&A strategy and the importance of succession planning in an aging industry.

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RIA NEWS

Mariner to Add 250 Senior Wealth Advisors in Major Recruiting Push

CEO Marty Bicknell says growing the mega-RIA's senior wealth advisor pool is a key priority.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

Q&A: Dave Breslin Ushers General Catalyst Into the Wealth Business

Former First Republic executive Dave Breslin has been quietly building General Catalyst’s wealth business over the last year and change. Here’s a look inside the vision, approach and growth thus far.

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RIA NEWS

Prime Capital Gains Foothold in Atlanta with $1B RIA

The RIA’s first deal of the year grows its Southeast presence.

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ETFS

Fidelity: Advisors Continue to Gravitate to Active ETFs

Use of active ETFs when constructing portfolios rose to 40% of advisors at the end of 2024, up from 13% in 2022. Strategic beta products and liquid alts are also on the rise.

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RPA

Forfeiture Lawsuits Set to Upend 401(k) Plans

A recent lawsuit filed by Schlichter against Charter Communications’ DC plan with over $7 billion and 100,000 participants, is one of many.

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REGULATION & COMPLIANCE

Broker Uses Recent Supreme Court Decisions In Case Against FINRA

An attorney representing Frank Black in his case against FINRA believes the issue of whether the self-regulatory organization’s enforcement proceedings are constitutional could hit the Supreme Court within the next several years.

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RIA NEWS

Cerulli: Independent RIAs to Outpace All Other Channels by 2028

The consultancy projects independent RIAs to grow 4% annually through 2028, with insurance broker/dealer advisors seeing the most attrition with 2.6% annual declines.

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