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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Female-led $325M duo launch sports and entertainment focused firm with LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 29, 2023
Female-led $325M duo launch sports and entertainment focused firm with LPL

New independent wealth firm also specializes in helping women in transition.

Almost half of retirees want to go back to work, not always for money
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2023
Almost half of retirees want to go back to work, not always for money

And millions of Americans are set to delay retirement, according to a new survey.

Land of the financially free? Not according to most Americans
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 28, 2023
Land of the financially free? Not according to most Americans

Just 1 in 10 say they are living their version of financial freedom.

Investors wary of social media advice but more likely to trust AI
FINTECH AUG 28, 2023
Investors wary of social media advice but more likely to trust AI

CFP Board research shows that it’s not just younger generations that are open to AI-generated advice.

Boston Fed president says they 'may have more to do' to beat down inflation
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE AUG 25, 2023
Boston Fed president says they 'may have more to do' to beat down inflation

Susan Collins said she is surprised the economy has remained so resilient.

What clients want you to know about transferring wealth to their heirs
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 25, 2023
What clients want you to know about transferring wealth to their heirs

Raymond James poll reveals the priorities of handling intergenerational wealth transfers.

Top 3 wholesalers to account for almost half of advisor assets by 2027
RIA NEWS AUG 25, 2023
Top 3 wholesalers to account for almost half of advisor assets by 2027

Wholesalers need to work hard to cultivate strong relationships as the market becomes increasingly competitive.

Schwab: Traders shake off recession fears with more optimistic sentiment
RIA NEWS AUG 24, 2023
Schwab: Traders shake off recession fears with more optimistic sentiment

But survey reveals that traders are split on whether now is a good time to invest.

Social Security benefits won't be enough for retirement, most believe
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 24, 2023
Social Security benefits won't be enough for retirement, most believe

Concern is rising among pre-retirees and younger, but more are getting professional help.

ETFs are gaining popularity among fee-conscious advisors
MUTUAL FUNDS AUG 23, 2023
ETFs are gaining popularity among fee-conscious advisors

Report from Escalent reveals more than 9 in 10 advisors sell both ETFs and mutual funds.