"These portfolios give individuals an attractive alternative for managing their fixed-income investments by blending the buying power and expertise of BNY Capital Markets with the tax-management potential of municipal bonds and the independent advisers understanding of each clients needs," said Christopher W. Tomecek, president of Lockwood Advisors.
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."
Morgan Stanley wealth management had a blockbuster second quarter, with net new assets up 150% year over year.
An albeit smaller sample of financial advisors participating in FP's Compensation Survey nevertheless reflected the industry-wide trend around gender pay gaps.
Citi's net new invested assets grew $15.7 billion or 9% in the second quarter, as the company works on an ongoing plan to grow its wealth business.
The well above-average advisor graduation numbers, paired with Merrill's recruiting efforts, suggest the wirehouse is serious about adding lots of talent.
Financial Planning's Compensation Survey measured the total pay of hundreds of financial advisors and, perhaps more importantly, the lessons they would share to aspiring planners about forging a successful career.
