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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Diversify launches wealth management partner platform with three RIAs
RIA NEWS JAN 09, 2024
Diversify launches wealth management partner platform with three RIAs

New offering is for advisors seeking the next step of their career.

Smartleaf Asset Management announces strategic partnership with Clearstead Advisors
RIA NEWS JAN 09, 2024
Smartleaf Asset Management announces strategic partnership with Clearstead Advisors

The collaboration will enable greater tax optimization for Clearstead clients.

What's driving increasing risk appetite among alt fund managers?
ALTERNATIVES JAN 09, 2024
What's driving increasing risk appetite among alt fund managers?

Most fund executives say risk appetite will be higher in the next 12 months.

Americans facing dual challenge of trying to save while managing credit card debt
RIA NEWS JAN 08, 2024
Americans facing dual challenge of trying to save while managing credit card debt

Higher income individuals recorded larger increases in card balances in 2023.

Hub International adds new acquisition to its South Florida practice
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 08, 2024
Hub International adds new acquisition to its South Florida practice

Latest deal will help expand the firm's reach and capabilities in the region.

North America leads hedge funds confidence despite quarterly decrease
ALTERNATIVES JAN 08, 2024
North America leads hedge funds confidence despite quarterly decrease

Index reveals confidence drop was led by hedged equity and global macro managers.

Savant Wealth Management expands into Florida with acquisition of $440M firm
RIA NEWS JAN 05, 2024
Savant Wealth Management expands into Florida with acquisition of $440M firm

Fee-only RIA completed its 11th deal of 2023 at the end of December.

Can AI explain annuities better than a human advisor?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 05, 2024
Can AI explain annuities better than a human advisor?

This AI product doesn't want to take your job, and it might make it easier.

Rates, inflation still enough to keep would-be investors on the sidelines
RIA NEWS JAN 04, 2024
Rates, inflation still enough to keep would-be investors on the sidelines

Concern about personal finances remains elevated, says Allianz Life.

Dakota Wealth Management expands AUM to $4.9B with new acquisition
RIA NEWS JAN 04, 2024
Dakota Wealth Management expands AUM to $4.9B with new acquisition

Florida-based firm now has 15 offices in 9 states.