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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BlackRock acquisition founder makes staff millionaires
RIA NEWS JUL 08, 2024
BlackRock acquisition founder makes staff millionaires

Deal makes Preqin chief wealthier than Larry Fink.

ESG remains divisive, many advisors just don't think it's sustainable
RIA NEWS JUL 08, 2024
ESG remains divisive, many advisors just don't think it's sustainable

But it looks like remaining a growth area for investing.

Schroders Capital pilots tokenized insurance-linked securities investments
RIA NEWS JUL 05, 2024
Schroders Capital pilots tokenized insurance-linked securities investments

Private markets business teamed up with a global reinsurer for the proof of concept.

IRS warns tax professionals to be on guard over identity theft
RIA NEWS JUL 05, 2024
IRS warns tax professionals to be on guard over identity theft

The agency says threats are evolving and require action.

Is Robinhood planning to move into wealth management with new acquisition?
FINTECH JUL 03, 2024
Is Robinhood planning to move into wealth management with new acquisition?

Stock trading and investment platform to add to capabilities.

Senior homeowners gained $329B equity in Q1 but price growth is slowing
RIA NEWS JUL 03, 2024
Senior homeowners gained $329B equity in Q1 but price growth is slowing

But some regions continue to outpace the easing national price gains.

SEC charges Silvergate Capital Corporation, former execs with misleading investors
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 02, 2024
SEC charges Silvergate Capital Corporation, former execs with misleading investors

The firm and two individuals have settled, but CFO will fight to clear his name.

Kovitz set to exceed $24B AUM as new combination is announced
RIA NEWS JUL 02, 2024
Kovitz set to exceed $24B AUM as new combination is announced

Focus Financial firm is preparing for another major tie-up.

How much income does the average American believe means financial security?
RIA NEWS JUL 02, 2024
How much income does the average American believe means financial security?

Spoiler alert: it's way more than most people make.

Asset manager taps former Vanguard $274B PM to lead ETF operations
ETFS JUL 01, 2024
Asset manager taps former Vanguard $274B PM to lead ETF operations

After 14 years with Vanguard, Awais Khan has a new role.