Steve Randall

 
   

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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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Savant Wealth Management taps William Blair exec for new CFO
RIA NEWS FEB 08, 2024
Savant Wealth Management taps William Blair exec for new CFO

Jon W. Zindel has more than 30 years of industry experience.

Active ETF momentum among key themes in 'vibrant' transition of funds
RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2024
Active ETF momentum among key themes in 'vibrant' transition of funds

Report highlights several trends underlying the continued strength of the ETF industry.

'Financial architect' joins $1.7B AUM Angeles Wealth
RIA NEWS FEB 07, 2024
'Financial architect' joins $1.7B AUM Angeles Wealth

Advisor moves to national RIA firm in Santa Monica from LourdMurray.

Creating a 'retirement paycheck' more important than ever, RBC study reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING FEB 07, 2024
Creating a 'retirement paycheck' more important than ever, RBC study reveals

Unable to rely on pensions and Social Security, retirees need extra income source.

Schwab clients more active amid equities rally, but what are they buying?
EQUITIES FEB 06, 2024
Schwab clients more active amid equities rally, but what are they buying?

The firm's Trading Activity Index reveals slight uptick in buying.

Macquarie hires new head of wealth distribution amid brand consolidation
RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2024
Macquarie hires new head of wealth distribution amid brand consolidation

The asset manager is bringing all of its US wealth investment brands under one name.

Former Goldman Sachs senior leader takes new role at TPG
RIA NEWS FEB 06, 2024
Former Goldman Sachs senior leader takes new role at TPG

The asset manager sees significant opportunity in infrastructure and real assets.

Truist Financial agrees sale of $76B Sterling Capital to Canadian asset manager
RIA NEWS FEB 05, 2024
Truist Financial agrees sale of $76B Sterling Capital to Canadian asset manager

The Charlotte, North Carolina-based firm will join Guardian Capital.

New leader for Northwestern Mutual advisors amid CEO succession plans
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES FEB 05, 2024
New leader for Northwestern Mutual advisors amid CEO succession plans

John Roberts becomes executive vice president and chief distribution officer as Tim Gerend is promoted to president.

Mariner Wealth Advisors adds $104B AUA with double acquisition
RIA NEWS FEB 02, 2024
Mariner Wealth Advisors adds $104B AUA with double acquisition

The firm is creating a new institutional business unit.