American Realty Capital
A private sponsor and manager of alternative investment, particularly nontraded REITs
Known as ARC, this full-service investment advisory firm is by far the largest current sponsor of nontraded REITs and other illiquid alts.
Six large, ARC-sponsored nontraded REITs and BDCs that have raised equity in 2014:
RCS Capital Corp. (RCAP)
A publicly traded securities firm
Cetera Financial Group
When all deals are completed, will have 9,700 reps providing retail financial advice on about $214B in current asset.
American Realty Capital Properties Inc. (ARCP)
A listed, net-lease real estate investment trust
$21.3B in total assets. Also manages nontraded REITs sponsored by Cole Capital with about $5B in assets.
Significant M&A
Other businesses
Mr. Schorsch's empire doesn't stop at the entities listed above. Two others of note:
The private equity giant will support the advisor tech marketing firm in boosting its AI capabilities and scaling its enterprise relationships.
The privately backed RIA's newest partner firm brings $850 million in assets while giving it a new foothold in the Salt Lake City region.
The latest preliminary data show $117 billion in second-quarter sales, but hints of a slowdown are emerging.
The $139 billion TAMP has hired industry veteran Phil Rogerson, unveils $10 million commitment for strategic expansion in North Carolina.
CEO Allen Darby sees a coming shift in M&A dynamics as AI eliminates clerical roles at RIAs, leaving buyers and sellers to negotiate who benefits from the added margin.
Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.
Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.