Steve Randall

Steve Randall has more than three decades of media experience encompassing online, newspapers, magazines, radio, and podcasts. He focuses on insights and news for professionals in financial services, specifically investment and financial advisors. Steve writes for Key Media's Investment News (since 2023) and Wealth Professional (since 2014) titles with his Morning Briefing newsletter dropping into thousands of inboxes every morning. 

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The real driver behind the RIA M&A boom is complexity, not scale, says AssetMark’s Maiuri
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) MAR 30, 2026
The real driver behind the RIA M&A boom is complexity, not scale, says AssetMark’s Maiuri

The firm’s chairman and group CEO has been sharing his insights with InvestmentNews.

Tax fears rise as Gen X anxiety intensifies ahead of retirement
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 30, 2026
Tax fears rise as Gen X anxiety intensifies ahead of retirement

Americans grow more concerned about retirement taxes, with Gen X leading the surge in worry.

Trades ahead of Trump policy moves spark calls for closer oversight
EQUITIES MAR 30, 2026
Trades ahead of Trump policy moves spark calls for closer oversight

Report cites several cases where traders appeared to anticipate the president’s moves.

Canadian, UK investment firms partner for wealth, retirement expansion including in US market
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 29, 2026
Canadian, UK investment firms partner for wealth, retirement expansion including in US market

Transatlantic alliance with UK’s L&G includes distribution and investments to boost global wealth solutions offering.

Wall Street bonuses climb to $246,900 in 2025 as profit surge fuels payouts
WIREHOUSES MAR 27, 2026
Wall Street bonuses climb to $246,900 in 2025 as profit surge fuels payouts

Strong trading, underwriting drive higher payouts, though risks and hiring slowdown loom ahead.

Unpaid caregiving now tops $1T annually, spotlighting strain on families
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 27, 2026
Unpaid caregiving now tops $1T annually, spotlighting strain on families

New report reveals the extent of pressure on family caregivers as pressures mount on finances and health.

7th graders trading stocks? Why Schwab’s Generation Alpha account seems a savvy move
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 27, 2026
7th graders trading stocks? Why Schwab’s Generation Alpha account seems a savvy move

With the next generation of adults showing interest in their financial futures, creating the right products could be a winner.

Cambridge deepens succession strategy with WealthPlanners acquisition
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 26, 2026
Cambridge deepens succession strategy with WealthPlanners acquisition

Deal adds nearly $800M in assets, reinforcing long-term advisor continuity strategy.

Creative Planning acquires another international firm adding $5B in assets and 123 staff
RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2026
Creative Planning acquires another international firm adding $5B in assets and 123 staff

Mega-RIA pushes deeper into cross-border advice with deal to acquire UK’s Maseco.

Corebridge, Equitable strike $22B all-stock merger to create retirement and wealth giant
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAR 26, 2026
Corebridge, Equitable strike $22B all-stock merger to create retirement and wealth giant

Deal unites firms with 12M customers and $1.5T AUM/AUA, targeting growth, scale and $500M synergies.