Wealth Engineering News

• Zephyr's Adjusted for Risk: Exploring Mid-Cap Investment Strategies with Kirk McDonald June 16, 2025
  Kirk McDonald discusses the characteristics of successful mid-cap companies, the challenges faced by mid-cap managers, and why mid-caps might be poised for success in the current economic environment.
• Vanguard’s Multi-Class Active ETF Filing Signals Increased Cost Competition in Active Fixed Income June 16, 2025
  Vanguard does not appear to view itself as just an index fund manager but rather as a firm that can dramatically lower costs for investors in both indexed and active strategies.
• How to Make Wealth Management Attractive to NextGen Talent June 16, 2025
  Wealthspire CEO Mike LaMena discusses attracting young talent into the wealth management industry.
• Cetera Sends Second Open Letter to Commonwealth Advisors June 16, 2025
  Cetera Wealth Management President Todd Mackay draws on conversations the broker/dealer has had with Commonwealth advisors to continue a case they should jump before the LPL acquisition is finalized.
• Wealth Management Invest: Rethinking Portfolio Diversification with Don Calcagni June 16, 2025
  Mercer Advisors' Don Calcagni discussed the latest investment vehicles transforming strategies, the ongoing active versus passive management debate and the nuances of private markets.
• How Advisors Can Build (and Lose) Trust with 401(k) Plan Sponsors June 16, 2025
  Declining plan fees increase the potential for conflicts of interest not eliminated by fiduciary status.
• Raymond James Adds $950M Colorado Team From Ameriprise June 16, 2025
  The 10-advisor Springs Wealth Group, which has offices in Colorado Springs and Texas, will join Raymond James' independent advisor channel.
• Why RIA Buyers Prioritize Firms with Engaged G2 Leadership June 13, 2025
  RIA acquirers and M&A consultants speaking at Wealth Management EDGE said firms with G2 leaders, including equity stakeholders, are often more desirable targets and will fetch a higher value.
• SEC Withdraws AI and ESG Proposed Rules June 13, 2025
  The withdrawn rules cover various complicated issues that impact RIAs, including AI, ESG, cybersecurity and safeguarding client assets. One attorney claimed the SEC’s decision would be a “relief” to smaller advisors.
• RBC Attracts Three Advisors Totaling $1.1B AUM from UBS June 13, 2025
  The advisors will join RBC offices in St. Paul, Boise, Idaho and Beverly Hills. This is the firm’s latest recruitment from UBS in recent months.