Steve Randall

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.

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Asset managers want to expand their advisor channels and offer more resources
MUTUAL FUNDS JUL 13, 2023
Asset managers want to expand their advisor channels and offer more resources

Independent and hybrid RIAs are in focus as managers look to broaden their product distribution

High-net-worth clients may be easy to get and just as easy to lose, study reveals
RIA NEWS JUL 13, 2023
High-net-worth clients may be easy to get and just as easy to lose, study reveals

Due diligence may not be the top priority when wealthy clients seek a financial advisor, but such clients can also be quick to switch.

Allworth Financial adds $260M father-daughter RIA firm to fast-growing footprint
RIA NEWS JUL 12, 2023
Allworth Financial adds $260M father-daughter RIA firm to fast-growing footprint

With women controlling an increasing share of wealth, the addition of another female partner-advisor is important for Allworth

Hedge funds reconsider crypto amid US regulatory concerns
ALTERNATIVES JUL 12, 2023
Hedge funds reconsider crypto amid US regulatory concerns

However, fund managers are generally optimistic and intend to maintain or increase exposure.

Advisor leaves Ameriprise for LPL after 25 years, citing greater freedom
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 11, 2023
Advisor leaves Ameriprise for LPL after 25 years, citing greater freedom

Jason Johnson founded 509 Wealth Management in 1998 and manages approximately $400 million in assets.

Schwab sharpens focus on distinct needs of wealthiest client groups
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 11, 2023
Schwab sharpens focus on distinct needs of wealthiest client groups

The firm has launched two brands to differentiate between high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients

SEC charges former Army financial counselor with Gold Star family frauds
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUL 10, 2023
SEC charges former Army financial counselor with Gold Star family frauds

The regulator alleges unauthorized trading for recommending inappropriate investments forbenefits including $50,000 of a minor child whose parent died on active duty.

Wealth Enhancement Group expands in Denver with Ryan Financial acquisition
RIA NEWS JUL 10, 2023
Wealth Enhancement Group expands in Denver with Ryan Financial acquisition

The nationwide independent wealth manager has been busy expanding its footprint during recent months.

CUSO Financial Services tempts another credit union to switch from LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2023
CUSO Financial Services tempts another credit union to switch from LPL

Capital Credit Union is the fifth credit union in recent months to transition between the two wealth management networks.

Family-led $200M advisory team joins LPL from Kestra Financial
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 07, 2023
Family-led $200M advisory team joins LPL from Kestra Financial

The father-and-sons team at New Jersey-based Sopher Financial Group’s value LPL as a ‘top of the tech curve’ wealth management firm