Steve Randall

 
   

InvestmentNews

   

Steve Randall

   

Senior Financial Journalist

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

Steve's specialty topics

       
          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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Thousands of church workers closer to recouping $90M in misappropriated retirement funds
RIA NEWS SEP 03, 2024
Thousands of church workers closer to recouping $90M in misappropriated retirement funds

The workers and retirees lost out as retirement plan duties were not honored.

Government 'mystery shopper' finds IRA fiduciary oversight is lacking
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 30, 2024
Government 'mystery shopper' finds IRA fiduciary oversight is lacking

Recommendations include new process to identify prohibited transactions.

Bullishness remains elevated despite volatility as investors see sunnier times
RIA NEWS AUG 30, 2024
Bullishness remains elevated despite volatility as investors see sunnier times

Two polls of investor sentiment reveals mostly optimism.

Nvidia finds that even when the chips aren't down, things can be bad
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2024
Nvidia finds that even when the chips aren't down, things can be bad

Earnings report that failed to meet high expectations could dampen the AI frenzy.

ICI has 'serious concerns' about SEC reporting requirements
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2024
ICI has 'serious concerns' about SEC reporting requirements

Will changing from quarterly to monthly reporting have negative impacts?

Which is worse, accumulating more debt or not saving enough?
RIA NEWS AUG 29, 2024
Which is worse, accumulating more debt or not saving enough?

Survey reveals Americans’ top financial regrets.

Equities rally sparked boost in self-directed 401(k) investors' accounts
RIA NEWS AUG 28, 2024
Equities rally sparked boost in self-directed 401(k) investors' accounts

Average balances rise for Schwab Personal Choice Retirement Account.

More than half of Gen Z, Millennial workers plan to ask for a raise
RIA NEWS AUG 28, 2024
More than half of Gen Z, Millennial workers plan to ask for a raise

Millions also expected to seek more secure job in the next 12 months.

Brothers charged by SEC for involvement in alleged $60M Ponzi scheme
RIA NEWS AUG 27, 2024
Brothers charged by SEC for involvement in alleged $60M Ponzi scheme

More than 80 investors were persuaded by promised 13.5% returns.

Good Life has picked up three new advisors in August, eyes growth with new location
RIA NEWS AUG 27, 2024
Good Life has picked up three new advisors in August, eyes growth with new location

Firm says there is strong demand for its route to independence.