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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Whistleblower awarded more than $37M by SEC
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2024
Whistleblower awarded more than $37M by SEC

Agency says award reflects importance of the program.

Celebrations can be costly, most Americans would rather not risk their financial wellbeing
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2024
Celebrations can be costly, most Americans would rather not risk their financial wellbeing

How the rise of 'loud budgeting' is tackling potentially awkward conversations.

Mutual fund fees for 401(k) investors have fallen significantly since 2000
RIA NEWS JUL 17, 2024
Mutual fund fees for 401(k) investors have fallen significantly since 2000

A new analysis shows average fees have more than halved in the 21st century.

Transamerica hires industry veteran in bid to become leading life insurance, retirement firm
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2024
Transamerica hires industry veteran in bid to become leading life insurance, retirement firm

New hire will head up Inforce Management & Client Engagement team.

Prospera picks up former Wells Fargo advisor firm in California
RIA NEWS JUL 16, 2024
Prospera picks up former Wells Fargo advisor firm in California

Back office efficiencies among decision to switch firms.

Gen X workers are struggling to save as cost of living swallows up wages
RIA NEWS JUL 16, 2024
Gen X workers are struggling to save as cost of living swallows up wages

They should be heading towards retirement but their finances are stretched.

Why your clients absolutely cannot claim a $32K Self Employment Tax Credit
RIA NEWS JUL 16, 2024
Why your clients absolutely cannot claim a $32K Self Employment Tax Credit

Spoiler Alert: It does not exist despite claims on social media.

Medic-focused firm gets $200M growth equity shot in the arm, makes acquisition  
RIA NEWS JUL 15, 2024
Medic-focused firm gets $200M growth equity shot in the arm, makes acquisition  

Firm aims to redefine financial services for healthcare professionals.

Goldman Sachs and the three themes: firm shares mid-year outlook
RIA NEWS JUL 15, 2024
Goldman Sachs and the three themes: firm shares mid-year outlook

Wall Street investment experts see a complex mix of opportunities, risks.

Insurance distributor appoints veteran leader for $46B wealth management unit
RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2024
Insurance distributor appoints veteran leader for $46B wealth management unit

New hire has international experience across major name financial firms.