Andrew Cohen

Andrew covers RIAs and wealth management for InvestmentNews. He previously was a family office reporter for Crain Currency, and has spent years covering the sports business for outlets such as Sports Business Journal, Front Office Sports, and Awful Announcing. He is based in New York. Email him at [email protected]

 

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Can you 'buy the dip' in RIA M&A?
NEWS RIAS APR 08, 2025
Can you 'buy the dip' in RIA M&A?

Lido Advisors' Ken Stern shares his 'opportunistic' M&A mindset on potential dropping RIA valuations amid Trump's tariff-triggered volatility.

Muni bonds draw investors amid market downturn
INVESTING FIXED INCOME APR 07, 2025
Muni bonds draw investors amid market downturn

As investors flee equities in the wake of Trump’s tariff plans, municipal bonds are viewed as a haven with yields dropping and demand rising.

As estate planning demand grows, many advisors lack plans themselves
NEWS RIAS APR 04, 2025
As estate planning demand grows, many advisors lack plans themselves

Gap in their own financial planning risks harming clients.

CEO calls private equity in RIAs a 'mixed bag' amid M&A surge
NEWS RIAS APR 03, 2025
CEO calls private equity in RIAs a 'mixed bag' amid M&A surge

"Sometimes their time horizons are shorter than maybe the management team's time horizons, so those things can come into conflict."

Why unlocking growth is central to mega RIA's M&A strategy
NEWS RIAS APR 02, 2025
Why unlocking growth is central to mega RIA's M&A strategy

Mercer's Martine Lellis lifts the lid on $71 billion RIA's approach, having added 99 partner firms since 2016.

Advisors remain bullish on M&A RIA market amid economic volatility
NEWS RIAS APR 01, 2025
Advisors remain bullish on M&A RIA market amid economic volatility

Firms such as Stratos Wealth remain "incredibly optimistic" about a market driven by advisor demographics and private equity investments.

MAI Capital continues growth spree with Constellation Sports Council
NEWS RIAS APR 01, 2025
MAI Capital continues growth spree with Constellation Sports Council

MAI Capital Management boosts its athlete wealth services with Jon Hayes and Tim Hightower joining from the Cincinnati-based Constellation Sports Council.

Financial services enter recruiting playbook for college athletics
NEWS RIAS MAR 28, 2025
Financial services enter recruiting playbook for college athletics

March Madness brings tax season to the forefront for firms like WFA and Scout, which help college athletes manage their finances in the NIL era.

Advisors seek transparency on DIY investing as Robinhood faces investigation
NEWS REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAR 26, 2025
Advisors seek transparency on DIY investing as Robinhood faces investigation

'I feel like they have created an addictive gaming culture, which is not healthy for investing.'