Jul 7, 2023 | Advisors, Financial Planning, Study Groups, Wealth Management
New data indicate that the wealthier people are, the more likely they are to consult with a professional advisor before making an investment decision. But they are less likely to turn to an advisor in a bank or credit union. These findings are among the insights...
Jun 30, 2023 | Study Groups, Wealth Management
Less than 3% of US Households have at least $3 million in financial assets, but those households own 40% of aggregate household financial assets. That was one of the insights served up by Larry Cohen, director of RFI Global’s MacroMonitor, at last week’s Kehrer Study...
Jun 21, 2023 | Banks, Industry Trends, Wealth Management
The banking crisis of early 2023 swept away 3 large banks, battered bank market valuations, and saw a flight of deposits from regional banks to the very largest institutions. To check on how this banking crisis was affecting the investment services business in...
Apr 7, 2023 | Wealth Management
What a difference a year makes. Last year at this time, the financial press was trumpeting how banks were going all-in on wealth management. American Banker Magazine last March: “Banks of all sizes are expanding their wealth management businesses, seeking to deepen...