Citywire This Week in Wealth

Blackstone enters the fray

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Alex Steger, Ian Wenik and Citywire RIA reporter Alec Rich recap Ian's scoops on mega-private equity firm Blackstone pursuing a deal in the wealth management business and Pershing's new RIA referral program. Plus, Alec discusses his new feature on the fight between RIA tech companies for clients of the sunsetting Morningstar Office.
14 Mar English United States Investing

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