Steve Randall

 
   

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Steve Randall

   

Senior Financial Journalist

   
30+ years experience   386,794 views on InvestmentNews in 2025
     
 
   
     
       

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          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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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.

Hightower firm expands in Washington with $470M team
RIA NEWS AUG 23, 2023
Hightower firm expands in Washington with $470M team

Highland Private Wealth Management's acquisition takes its AUM to $1.9B.

Avantax attracts $330M team to its employee-based model
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 23, 2023
Avantax attracts $330M team to its employee-based model

The two advisors and support staff join the firm in Minnesota.

Team of 16 advisors with $1.5B AUM switch firms to build on 14-year growth
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 22, 2023
Team of 16 advisors with $1.5B AUM switch firms to build on 14-year growth

The firm, founded in 2009 during the financial crisis, is ready for its next phase.

KKR taps Wall Street titan to enhance global climate strategy leadership
RIA NEWS AUG 22, 2023
KKR taps Wall Street titan to enhance global climate strategy leadership

The new hire adds weight to the investment firm's global infrastructure platform.

Most Americans don't know how long an average retirement lasts
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 22, 2023
Most Americans don't know how long an average retirement lasts

Clients want to talk about retirement planning, so let's start with one of the basics.

Wealth and asset firms expect US recession, weakened industry growth
RIA NEWS AUG 21, 2023
Wealth and asset firms expect US recession, weakened industry growth

Dual-industry surveys reveal some big challenges ahead.

Royalties and cancer treatments: Thematic ETFs take new directions  
ETFS AUG 21, 2023
Royalties and cancer treatments: Thematic ETFs take new directions  

Tema ETFs providing new opportunities for diversified portfolios.