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The firm now manages just $2 billion more than Dimensional in active ETF assets.
Snowden, who has been the firm’s COO since 2023, will replace longtime chief Kevin Keller.
The industry’s largest firms are working to keep their workforce happy and changing how advisors move.
Whether his political appeal translates into assets remains to be seen.
The growth illustrates a savings mindset that investors have been bolstering for decades. However, it’s different on the individual level.
No reason to chase yield as advisors stick to quality fixed income.
The country’s biggest banks released quarterly reports this week, while their stock prices slumped.
New products offer some of the retirement stability once provided by pensions, according to a new study.
Galli’s former life as an elementary school teacher and the mindset to break down complicated topics is what drives his work as an advisor today.
Despite some minor risks, the American economy and markets are far from being in decline, according to the investment bank.
Shipping clients off to Texas or Florida, where there are no income taxes, is far from the first option advisors consider.
It’s not impossible to get much of the upside of stocks without the downside. (Of course, there’s a caveat.)
The companies will match advisors with retail clients and compete with similar programs from Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
Morgan Stanley expects further growth for the funds despite possible interest rate cuts.
The head start and greater financial confidence is translating to more younger clients for advisors.
Momentum continues among advisors, who are diversifying portfolios beyond public stocks and bonds.
If this year proved that ETFs can house almost any asset class, next year will be about putting them to good use.
