Steve Randall

 
   

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Steve Randall

   

Senior Financial Journalist

   
30+ years experience   386,794 views on InvestmentNews in 2025
     
 
   
     
       

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          Retirement planning           ETFs           Practice management           Wealth technology        
     
     
       

Steve Randall is a senior financial journalist at InvestmentNews, covering equities, fixed income, retirement planning, regulatory enforcement, fintech, and alternative investments for financial advisors and wealth management professionals across the United States. He is the author of the Morning Briefing newsletter, which reaches thousands of financial professionals daily. Steve brings more than three decades of media experience across digital, print, radio, and podcasting to his reporting, and has covered the financial services industry since 2014. His work spans Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) enforcement trends, Federal Reserve policy, RIA mergers and acquisitions, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence in wealth management.

     
     

How I think about writing for this industry…

     
       

“The evolving investment and advisory space is an exciting one, especially with technology and changing client demand. Keeping advisors updated and sharing their insights is a unique honor.”

     
     
       

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Family offices need to evolve to meet the changing needs of wealthy clients
RIA NEWS NOV 29, 2024
Family offices need to evolve to meet the changing needs of wealthy clients

Several key pillars are identified by a report from Morgan Stanley.

North Square affiliate CS McKee to add around $2.3B AUM from new acquisition
RIA NEWS NOV 27, 2024
North Square affiliate CS McKee to add around $2.3B AUM from new acquisition

Deal also sees leader returning to the firm where he started his career.

US equities, high yield bonds could be a winning combination in 2025
RIA NEWS NOV 27, 2024
US equities, high yield bonds could be a winning combination in 2025

Northern Trust Asset Management looks ahead to the new year.

For many Americans who took early retirement, it wasn't their choice
RIA NEWS NOV 27, 2024
For many Americans who took early retirement, it wasn't their choice

Only a small share of those who retired before 65 did so due to financial ability.

Trio of advisors switch for 'Happier' times at LPL Financial
RIA NEWS NOV 26, 2024
Trio of advisors switch for 'Happier' times at LPL Financial

Former Northwestern Mutual advisors join firm for independence.

Indie $8B RIA adds further leadership talent amid growth drive
RIA NEWS NOV 26, 2024
Indie $8B RIA adds further leadership talent amid growth drive

Executives from LPL Financial, Cresset Partners hired for key roles.

SEC financial remedies totaled record $8.2B in FY24, most of it from one fraud
RIA NEWS NOV 25, 2024
SEC financial remedies totaled record $8.2B in FY24, most of it from one fraud

The agency also received highest number of tips, complaints, and referrals.

Hollywood, sports collectibles auction plan led to $6.1M investment fraud
RIA NEWS NOV 25, 2024
Hollywood, sports collectibles auction plan led to $6.1M investment fraud

Nevada man fled the US but was arrested and has now pleaded guilty.

Wealth management firms must offer more than just basic digital platforms
RIA NEWS NOV 22, 2024
Wealth management firms must offer more than just basic digital platforms

Report says firms risk restricted growth unless they elevate their offerings.

Florida man, firm charged by SEC for alleged sports-related $2.1M fraud
RIA NEWS NOV 22, 2024
Florida man, firm charged by SEC for alleged sports-related $2.1M fraud

Agency says investors believed they were backing loans to NFL players.