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Baird adds $18 billion with acquisition of Hefren-Tillotson
NEWS RIAS JAN 25, 2022
Baird adds $18 billion with acquisition of Hefren-Tillotson

Hefren-Tillotson will add 90 financial advisers working out of six Pittsburgh-area offices to the more than 1,300 advisers in Baird's private wealth management business.

Wealthspire kicks off rebranding efforts in wealth management build-out
NEWS RIAS JAN 24, 2022
Wealthspire kicks off rebranding efforts in wealth management build-out

Lenox Wealth Advisors became Wealthspire over the weekend, with Private Capital Group and Private Ocean the next firms under NFP's umbrella to see name changes.

Utah duo managing $350 million joins LPL from Commonwealth
NEWS RIAS JAN 24, 2022
Utah duo managing $350 million joins LPL from Commonwealth

Andy Walker and Christen Covey open their own firm, Walker Covey Wealth Advisors, in Orem.

Active ETFs catch the eye of RIAs and big funds, too
NEWS RIAS JAN 24, 2022
Active ETFs catch the eye of RIAs and big funds, too

According to CFRA data, through the end of last year, active ETFs made up 4% of all ETF assets, and represented 10% of ETF net inflows in the past year.

New era imminent as SEC focuses on accountability
NEWS OPINION JAN 21, 2022
New era imminent as SEC focuses on accountability

The agency seems to be moving toward seeking admissions of guilt from firms based on first-of-their-kind enforcement actions that it has taken as well as comments that its leaders have made.

Dynasty Financial IPO raises questions about future of platform
NEWS RIAS JAN 20, 2022
Dynasty Financial IPO raises questions about future of platform

While private equity investors have an unquenchable thirst for wealth management, the public markets haven't always been kind to wealth management companies.

After record 2021, Captrust is focused on wealth management deals
NEWS RIAS JAN 19, 2022
After record 2021, Captrust is focused on wealth management deals

Eight of the 11 acquisitions Captrust did last year involved wealth management firms, a trend that Rush Benton says will continue.

Creative Planning acquires $2 billion California RIA
NEWS RIAS JAN 18, 2022
Creative Planning acquires $2 billion California RIA

The firm's purchase of Reilly Financial Advisors is another in a string of recent deals.

Hybrid advising on $300 million switches to Arkadios from Triad
NEWS RIAS JAN 18, 2022
Hybrid advising on $300 million switches to Arkadios from Triad

A JPMorgan Bank rep who advises on $200 million also moves to Atlanta-based Arkadios Capital.

Niche adviser bulks up with a focus on fitness coaches
NEWS RIAS JAN 14, 2022
Niche adviser bulks up with a focus on fitness coaches

Justin Green, founder of AssistFP, has learned that developing a niche is an evolutionary process.

Significant progress made on advocacy priorities of our industry
NEWS OPINION JAN 13, 2022
Significant progress made on advocacy priorities of our industry

While 2021 presented several challenges, there were also many positive legislative and regulatory developments over the course of the year.

Robert McCann back in the financial advice industry
NEWS RIAS JAN 13, 2022
Robert McCann back in the financial advice industry

The former UBS chief was named co-chair of recently rebranded NewEdge Capital Group.

Mercer Global buys $238 million RIA
NEWS RIAS JAN 13, 2022
Mercer Global buys $238 million RIA

Wrenn Financial Strategies in Raleigh, North Carolina, is the firm's latest acquisition.

Mercer acquires $510 million Florida RIA
NEWS RIAS JAN 11, 2022
Mercer acquires $510 million Florida RIA

Naples-based Cordasco Financial Network was founded in 2011.

Providing financial advice to adult entertainers is this adviser's mission
NEWS RIAS JAN 11, 2022
Providing financial advice to adult entertainers is this adviser's mission

Lindsey Swanson leverages search engine optimization and 'in your face' messaging to develop an advisory niche among the 'stigmatized' world of adult entertainers.

RIA Summit Financial scoops up private bank's wealth management assets
NEWS RIAS JAN 10, 2022
RIA Summit Financial scoops up private bank's wealth management assets

Fieldpoint Private will remain a private bank, and, as part of the new transaction, will offer its banking capabilities through the Summit adviser platform.

New Jersey team managing $315 million goes from Ameriprise to LPL
NEWS RIAS JAN 07, 2022
New Jersey team managing $315 million goes from Ameriprise to LPL

Liberty Point Advisors affiliates through Independent Advisor Alliance OSJ.

RIAs see M&A momentum gaining steam in '22
NEWS RIAS JAN 06, 2022
RIAs see M&A momentum gaining steam in '22

As firms chase scale with bigger and bigger deals, RIA sellers are enjoying the ride of record-level valuations.

Creative Planning acquires $300 million Ohio RIA
NEWS RIAS JAN 04, 2022
Creative Planning acquires $300 million Ohio RIA

Berno Financial Management was founded in 1993 and is based in Cincinnati.

Advisers find shelter from vax mandates at Christian RIA
NEWS RIAS JAN 04, 2022
Advisers find shelter from vax mandates at Christian RIA

Inspire Advisors recruits a $250 million duo from Financial Engines with promise that it will never require vaccines.