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Dynasty IPO is still in the cards, Shirl Penney says
NEWS RIAS DEC 19, 2022
Dynasty IPO is still in the cards, Shirl Penney says

Despite Dynasty's sales of minority ownership stakes to Schwab and a private equity investor, a public stock offering is still the best long-term strategy for the platform, the CEO says.

Wealth Enhancement Group adds $523 million hybrid
NEWS RIAS DEC 16, 2022
Wealth Enhancement Group adds $523 million hybrid

BFS Wealth Management is a hybrid RIA in Iselin, New Jersey, and will be Wealth Enhancement Group's 12th office in the tristate region.

Robertson Stephens acquires two RIAs
NEWS RIAS DEC 15, 2022
Robertson Stephens acquires two RIAs

The deals add $370 million in AUM through LFS Wealth Advisors, Vodia Capital.

A rare gloomy outlook on the future of RIA M&A
NEWS RIAS DEC 15, 2022
A rare gloomy outlook on the future of RIA M&A

A DeVoe & Co. report shows buyers and sellers are worried about the impact of the equity markets and overall economy on RIA valuations, which could drag down the pace of deal activity.

Spouting Rock to acquire Stewart Asset Management
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2022
Spouting Rock to acquire Stewart Asset Management

The existing Stewart investment team, including founder-strategist Bill Stewart, will stay on after the acquisition.

Edelman acquires $210 million California RIA
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2022
Edelman acquires $210 million California RIA

Erman Retirement Advisory, which was founded in 2000 by Howard Erman, serves more than 200 clients.

Advisory firm valuations are dropping
NEWS OPINION DEC 14, 2022
Advisory firm valuations are dropping

Falling markets are cutting firms' revenue tied to AUM at the same time rising interest rates are making it more expensive for buyers to finance deals.

An adviser who zooms in on OnlyFans stars
NEWS RIAS DEC 12, 2022
An adviser who zooms in on OnlyFans stars

Jessica Goedtel is building an advisory practice where people who earn a living via online platforms like OnlyFans feel welcome.

Hightower Bellevue merges with local $350 million RIA
NEWS RIAS DEC 12, 2022
Hightower Bellevue merges with local $350 million RIA

Sovereign Wealth Advisors has been providing wealth management and financial guidance across the Pacific Northwest for more than 30 years.

Nontraded REIT chickens come home to roost at wirehouses, RIAs
NEWS RIAS DEC 09, 2022
Nontraded REIT chickens come home to roost at wirehouses, RIAs

The liquidity issue is squarely in the laps of financial advisers who have never had to deal with the difficulties posed by nontraded REITs before.

Sluggish Q4 aside, RIA M&A on track for another record year
NEWS RIAS DEC 09, 2022
Sluggish Q4 aside, RIA M&A on track for another record year

DeVoe & Co. expects 2022 to wrap up with 260 announced RIA acquisitions, which would represent an 8% increase over last year.

Big RIAs hit a new high: $3 trillion in assets in '22
NEWS RIAS DEC 07, 2022
Big RIAs hit a new high: $3 trillion in assets in '22

In all 4 regions, 3,006 RIAs reported $3.015.5 trillion in assets, compared to $2.493.5 trillion in 2021, according to InvestmentNews research.

3 new phishing attacks that will catch advisers off-guard
NEWS OPINION DEC 07, 2022
3 new phishing attacks that will catch advisers off-guard

As more advisers work remotely and turn to messaging apps and social media to communicate, they’re exposing themselves to a higher risk of exploitation through impersonated and hijacked accounts.

Mariner to acquire $325 million California RIA
NEWS RIAS DEC 07, 2022
Mariner to acquire $325 million California RIA

San Jose-based Hayes Financial will become the firm’s 11th office in the state.

Team managing $155 million moves to LPL from Cetera
NEWS RIAS DEC 07, 2022
Team managing $155 million moves to LPL from Cetera

Menninger & Associates Financial Planning, based in Norristown, Pennsylvania, will use the firm’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms.

RIA sellers advised to clean skeletons out of closet before approaching buyers
NEWS RIAS DEC 07, 2022
RIA sellers advised to clean skeletons out of closet before approaching buyers

A more challenging M&A market triggers creative deal structures, more due diligence and selective buyers, according to panelists at the MarketCounsel Summit.

Lawmakers drop adviser AML provision from defense legislation
NEWS RIAS DEC 07, 2022
Lawmakers drop adviser AML provision from defense legislation

The Investment Adviser Association lobbied against what it called an 'overbroad' regulation for advisers whose business models don't create money-laundering risks.

Morgan Stanley rep managing $150 million opts for B. Riley
NEWS RIAS DEC 06, 2022
Morgan Stanley rep managing $150 million opts for B. Riley

David B. Whitacre joins the firm in Chicago after a decade with the wirehouse.

Mercer acquires $850 million Michigan RIA
NEWS RIAS DEC 06, 2022
Mercer acquires $850 million Michigan RIA

The deal for Ann Arbor-based Vintage Financial Services expands Mercer's presence in Michigan.

Hiring overtakes client growth for first time in Schwab study on RIA compensation
NEWS RIAS DEC 06, 2022
Hiring overtakes client growth for first time in Schwab study on RIA compensation

Eight in 10 RIAs planned to hire in 2022, with firms looking to fill an average of six new roles over the next five years.