Nathan Place is a national reporter at American Banker. A native of New York City, he has worked for more than a decade in both print and video journalism. He got his start in Beijing, where he worked as a copy editor and reporter for China Daily. He then returned to New York, where he earned his master's degree from the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism. Since then he's worked as a reporter for the New York Daily News and The Independent, as well as a video producer for the Daily Mail, the Daily Beast and Men's Journal.
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Retirees get the most out of Social Security if they file at age 70. But according to new research, only 10% of Americans wait that long.
By Nathan PlaceSeptember 6 -
Competition was stiff among this year's nominees, with nearly 150 submissions from across the industry.
September 5 -
Eric Rodriguez is a financial advisor, a volunteer, a mentor, an author, a philanthropist, a father and a husband. He's also something else: a Rising Star.
By Nathan PlaceSeptember 5 -
A retiree in Colorado wants to use her wealth to help heal the planet. How can she align her portfolio with her values?
By Nathan PlaceAugust 30 -
Even amid high inflation and an uneven stock market, millions of Americans still strive for FIRE — "financial independence, retire early." But to keep the dream alive, they've had to change it.
By Nathan PlaceAugust 27 -
The Canadian firm saw an 8% jump in its net income, but CEO Dave McKay foresees a "softer economic outlook" next quarter.
By Nathan PlaceAugust 24 -
In today's uneven economy, workers are pressing for better benefits, a new Arizent study shows. Here's what clients may ask about.
By Nathan PlaceAugust 21 -
The ESOP Group joined the regional firm's Atlanta branch.
By Nathan PlaceAugust 21 -
After an aborted attempt to set up its own bank, Edward Jones is joining forces with Citi to provide savings and checking accounts for clients.
By Nathan PlaceAugust 17 -
Kostiantyn and Kseniia Dmitriiev survived the war in Ukraine. Can they survive the U.S. economy?
By Nathan PlaceAugust 17 -
A nurse in New York doesn't think she'll ever have enough savings for an American retirement. Is a move to Vietnam the answer?
By Nathan PlaceAugust 15 -
The St. Louis-based firm has continued its 2023 comeback, enjoying two straight quarters of double-digit revenue growth.
By Nathan PlaceAugust 11 -
In recent decades, a stubborn savings gap has persisted between white and Black Americans.
By Nathan PlaceAugust 10 - After years of recession worries, more wealth managers expect the economy to grow than contract, according to Arizent's new Retirement Advisor Confidence Outlook survey.Sponsored by ADP
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For the second time this year, the Canadian firm has poached a billion-dollar team from a much larger company.
By Nathan PlaceAugust 7 -
Artificial intelligence has come a long way. But when it comes to financial advice, studies show clients still prefer the human touch.
By Nathan PlaceAugust 5 -
A New York woman says she can move out of her parents' place or pay off her loans — but not both. Is there a way out?
By Nathan PlaceJuly 31 -
As the economy improved, investors favored different products — ones that matched the complexity of the moment.
By Nathan PlaceJuly 28 -
As revenues fell for other companies, Raymond James' earnings reached new heights — including for its wealth management division.
By Nathan PlaceJuly 27 -
In the second quarter of 2023, Stifel's profits were down from last year — except for its Global Wealth Management unit, which saw record growth.
By Nathan PlaceJuly 26



















