It was a banner year for mergers in money management as the continuing fee war squeezes margins. Don’t expect it to slow down in 2021.

Major asset managers made big moves in the direct indexing space in 2020. Will advisors follow along? 


In a virtual 'State of the Industry' briefing, CEO Ken Bentsen said he also hoped the SEC would look at how e-delivery of documents has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The three advisors at the San Diego–based Nautica Wealth Advisors had all previously been affiliated with the independent broker/dealer and are reconnecting with the company from Cetera.

Fund managers are looking for efficient ways to raise more capital and quickly close funds in a competitive market.

Aperio, a creator of tailored index strategies, oversees about $36 billion in assets for ultra-wealthy clients and institutions.

While Google may not swallow financial services in one gulp, Big Tech's appetite remains.

Verus Capital Partners currently includes 30 financial advisors and is hoping to expand its reach throughout the country with the help of the independent broker/dealer.

A model portfolio composed of 60% U.S. stocks and 40% bonds has climbed 13% year-to-date, in line with the S&P 500 Total Return Index and bigger than the 3.5% gain in the HFRX Global Hedge Fund Index.

After playing in the NFL for more than 10 years, Adewale Ogunleye completed his MBA at George Washington University. He joined UBS in 2019.