The $50 billion employee-owned RIA looks to use new debt and equity funding to accelerate recruiting, M&A and tech investment while keeping advisors in control of the business.
The latest advisors jumping to the wirehouse's traditional brokerage and FiNet channels include defectors from Edward Jones, Ameriprise, and UBS.
Backed by Venrock and a roster of strategic wealth executives, the AI prospecting startup is doubling down on its efforts to support advisors' data-driven outreach.
New guidance highlights a risk‑based approach, pressing firms to formalize review processes, clarify business‑record obligations, and align AI deployment with fiduciary duties.
After an executive shuffle last month, the "Schwoomerang" leader from LPL is stepping up as the RIA custody giant looks to address growing complexity in the RIA space.
EP Wealth also expanded in Phoenix with a father-and-son led planning firm, while Integrated Partners extended its reach in Michigan.
The Connecticut practice, led by two LPL veterans, arrives as Cetera steps up its charm offensive for advisors seeking new affiliations.
Coasting off its summer rebrand, the New Jersey-based RIA is leaning on its W2 advisor equity model and Rise Growth backing as it builds out a national footprint.
Experts hired by Tony Hsieh’s more than $500 million estate point to alleged forgeries, nonexistent witnesses, and missing records as they call for the document to be scrapped.
Elsewhere, mega-RIA Mercer Advisors expanded in Idaho with a female-led boutique firm, while AssetMark adds another $3 billion in client assets.
