Andrew Cohen

Andrew Cohen is a financial journalist covering registered investment advisors (RIAs) and wealth management for InvestmentNews, based in New York. He brings hands-on beat experience reporting on RIA consolidation, independent advisory growth, and the evolving wealth management landscape across the United States. Prior to joining InvestmentNews, Andrew reported on family offices and private wealth as a reporter for Crain Currency. He has spent several years covering business journalism across a range of industries, including roles at Sports Business Journal and Front Office Sports.

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RIA expansion goes global
RIA NEWS OCT 20, 2025
RIA expansion goes global

With an increasingly saturated US market, some mega-RIAs are looking abroad for clients and acquisitions, testing if the independent advice model can thrive internationally.

Advisor360's Parrot AI update gives advisors new tools to review client data
FINTECH OCT 17, 2025
Advisor360's Parrot AI update gives advisors new tools to review client data

After acquiring Parrot AI earlier this year, Advisor360 is expanding its capabilities to read, summarize, and interpret client data from CRMs and documents.

Is another recession on the horizon?
RIA NEWS OCT 17, 2025
Is another recession on the horizon?

RIAs share some of their key indicators after survey reveals 45% of advisors see a moderate to high chance of recession.

Inside Hightower's move to rebrand acquired firms, court smaller RIAs
RIA NEWS OCT 16, 2025
Inside Hightower's move to rebrand acquired firms, court smaller RIAs

The newly formed Hightower Signature Wealth 'widens the aperture for who we could acquire,' says CEO Larry Restieri

Mega-RIAs discuss dealmaking formula powering record M&A
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS OCT 14, 2025
Mega-RIAs discuss dealmaking formula powering record M&A

From Bain-backed Carson Group's stock appreciation rights to KKR-backed Beacon Pointe's employee equity pool, acquirers reveal new incentive mix.

Creative Planning CEO Peter Mallouk sees RIA IPOs on the horizon
RIA NEWS OCT 10, 2025
Creative Planning CEO Peter Mallouk sees RIA IPOs on the horizon

The CEO of Creative Planning, which boasts $640B in AUM, noted that large firms such as his can remain in the private markets, but some may run out of room for growth and IPOs may be the inevitable conclusion.

Wirehouses and banks ‘down but not out,’ Focus CEO warns amid RIA M&A boom
RIA NEWS OCT 10, 2025
Wirehouses and banks ‘down but not out,’ Focus CEO warns amid RIA M&A boom

At DeVoe’s M&A Succession Summit in Chicago, Focus Financial CEO Michael Nathanson said RIAs shouldn’t underestimate wirehouses and banks as potential reemerging competitors in the independent advisor market.

UHNW is Mercer's fastest-growing division as $83 billion RIA buys Hollywood firm
RIA NEWS OCT 09, 2025
UHNW is Mercer's fastest-growing division as $83 billion RIA buys Hollywood firm

Mercer’s Regis Group, catering to families with $25 million or more, is growing over 20% a year, president Daniel Gourvitch tells InvestmentNews.

Amid private equity frenzy, Greenspring’s $10B merger keeps ownership entirely in-house
RIA NEWS OCT 08, 2025
Amid private equity frenzy, Greenspring’s $10B merger keeps ownership entirely in-house

Co-founder Pat Collins tells InvestmentNews of his 'strong feeling' that a employee-owned approach will lead to better outcomes.

How financial advisor is fueling Orioles pitcher's comeback season
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 07, 2025
How financial advisor is fueling Orioles pitcher's comeback season

MLB starter credits Socium Advisors with helping manage his taxes, investments and training costs as the right-hander prepares for a pivotal 2026 season.