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RIA M&A activity cools in Q3, but $1B plus deals are on the rise
NEWS RIAS OCT 21, 2024
RIA M&A activity cools in Q3, but $1B plus deals are on the rise

Fidelity's latest industry report shows deal pace slowing to healthier levels, with private equity continuing to play a significant role.

intelliflo redblack platform rides the wave of RIA M&A activity
NEWS RIAS OCT 18, 2024
intelliflo redblack platform rides the wave of RIA M&A activity

"RIAs want a preferred tech stack," says firm's president of Americas Jennifer Valdez.

LPL charges that Ameriprise pays 'lip service' to independent advisors in latest lawsuit salvo
NEWS RIAS OCT 18, 2024
LPL charges that Ameriprise pays 'lip service' to independent advisors in latest lawsuit salvo

“These kinds of lawsuits have a chilling effect on the free market,” one attorney notes.

Expect whale watching trend to continue in M&A space, says Echelon
NEWS RIAS OCT 17, 2024
Expect whale watching trend to continue in M&A space, says Echelon

The momentum in industry consolidation persisted in Q3 as PE firms and other buyers sustained their interest in $1B plus AUM firms.

To bring in younger clients, 'charge lower fees,' says Gen Z-focused advisor
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2024
To bring in younger clients, 'charge lower fees,' says Gen Z-focused advisor

Be flexible with fee models and don't write off generation's potential.

Pathstone asserts UHNW dominance in mega-deal for $45B Hall Capital Partners
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2024
Pathstone asserts UHNW dominance in mega-deal for $45B Hall Capital Partners

The blockbuster transaction is expected to turn the New Jersey-based advisory giant into a $160B AUA colossus.

AlphaCore strengthens Colorado presence with All Season merger deal
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2024
AlphaCore strengthens Colorado presence with All Season merger deal

The PE-backed RIA's newly announced West Coast transaction adds roughly $200M in AUM.

Beacon Pointe expands with $1B Landmark acquisition
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2024
Beacon Pointe expands with $1B Landmark acquisition

The RIA's fifth deal for 2024 gives it a foothold in Minnesota with a 33-person planning and investment superteam.

Clarity on roles, C-suite team is "mission critical" to achieve growth
NEWS RIAS OCT 16, 2024
Clarity on roles, C-suite team is "mission critical" to achieve growth

Bullish Shannon Spotswood, CEO of RFG Advisory, wants to "flip tables and bars" and upend industry norms.

$4B RIA Journey grows further with double addition
NEWS RIAS OCT 15, 2024
$4B RIA Journey grows further with double addition

The firm is extending its growth ambitions with a new location in Colorado while welcoming a $750M Schwab advisor.

Carson expands Midwest footprint with $1B deal
NEWS RIAS OCT 15, 2024
Carson expands Midwest footprint with $1B deal

The second-largest acquisition in the wealth firm's history adds a 12-person Minnesota team.

Another ex-Edelman advisor joins Baird in Virginia
NEWS RIAS OCT 10, 2024
Another ex-Edelman advisor joins Baird in Virginia

The employee-owned hybrid firm's latest hire in Fairfax reportedly managed $285M at his previous firm.

$26B RIA EP Wealth strikes private market alliance with Opto Investments
NEWS RIAS OCT 10, 2024
$26B RIA EP Wealth strikes private market alliance with Opto Investments

The tech-driven alts platform will provide support to advisors seeking customized portfolio access for their high-net-worth clients.

Advisors' economic optimism slips as pivotal election nears
NEWS RIAS OCT 10, 2024
Advisors' economic optimism slips as pivotal election nears

Growing uncertainty and short-term volatility are weighing on RIAs, with nearly half seeing at least some likelihood of recession.

Tech-centric RIA Farther gets $72M vote of confidence in latest funding round
NEWS RIAS OCT 10, 2024
Tech-centric RIA Farther gets $72M vote of confidence in latest funding round

The $5B firm's latest financial infusion from Alphabet subsidiary CapitalG and other investors will fuel its continued expansion efforts.

$300M Osaic advisor team comes home to Equitable
NEWS RIAS OCT 10, 2024
$300M Osaic advisor team comes home to Equitable

The women-led group of advisors with more than 60 years of combined experience are rejoining the firm's supported independence platform in Hawaii.

Robertson Stephens makes mid-West debut with CAFG deal
NEWS RIAS OCT 08, 2024
Robertson Stephens makes mid-West debut with CAFG deal

The RIA's fifth acquisition of 2024 pushes it past the $7B AUM mark while establishing a foundational foothold in Chicago, Illinois.

Cerity Partners continues merger tear with SBC Wealth Management
NEWS RIAS OCT 08, 2024
Cerity Partners continues merger tear with SBC Wealth Management

The national wealth firm's latest deal adds $1B in assets while extending its reach to affluent clients in Indiana.

RIA M&A market remains red hot, says Dynasty Financial CEO
NEWS RIAS OCT 07, 2024
RIA M&A market remains red hot, says Dynasty Financial CEO

Dynasty Financial Partners CEO Shirl Penney explains why now is a good time to sell a wealth management practice.

No stopping the ‘Butcher of Park Avenue’
NEWS RIAS OCT 07, 2024
No stopping the ‘Butcher of Park Avenue’

Getting down with Josh Brown – CEO and blog superstar talks about new book and the state of the RIA business.