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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Markets close slightly up as Trump ties Hormuz reopening to Iran ceasefire, Tehran rejects proposal
EQUITIES APR 06, 2026
Markets close slightly up as Trump ties Hormuz reopening to Iran ceasefire, Tehran rejects proposal

Oil climbs and equities edge higher as investors track fragile diplomacy and rising risks.

US-listed ETF inflows cool in March as geopolitical risks reshape investor playbook
ETFS APR 06, 2026
US-listed ETF inflows cool in March as geopolitical risks reshape investor playbook

Geopolitical tensions and rising yields drive cautious ETF flows as investors pivot to defence, energy, and short-duration bonds.

Clarity, not complexity, will define the next era of financial protection, says Foresters CEO
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 06, 2026
Clarity, not complexity, will define the next era of financial protection, says Foresters CEO

Matt Berman tells InvestmentNews that long-term financial planning is evolving due to client demand.

Trump’s Iran ultimatum rattles markets but will news of proposals bring some relief?
EQUITIES APR 06, 2026
Trump’s Iran ultimatum rattles markets but will news of proposals bring some relief?

Deadline diplomacy, oil shock and war risks leave investors navigating volatile global markets.

LPL lands $160M Edward Jones advisor; Bahnsen expands footprint with former JPMorgan recruit
RIA NEWS APR 06, 2026
LPL lands $160M Edward Jones advisor; Bahnsen expands footprint with former JPMorgan recruit

Firms continue to attract advisor talent to expand market presence and reach.

Wealth Enhancement enters Ann Arbor with $118M hybrid RIA acquisition
RIA NEWS APR 05, 2026
Wealth Enhancement enters Ann Arbor with $118M hybrid RIA acquisition

Deal expands the firm’s presence in Michigan and follows multi-billion-dollar additions in March.

Emigrant Partners takes minority stake in Keen Wealth Advisors to accelerate expansion
RIA NEWS APR 05, 2026
Emigrant Partners takes minority stake in Keen Wealth Advisors to accelerate expansion

Capital infusion and strategic support aim to boost growth while preserving independence.

Investors raise a glass as fine wine market stabilizes amid geopolitical turmoil
ALTERNATIVES APR 02, 2026
Investors raise a glass as fine wine market stabilizes amid geopolitical turmoil

Improved liquidity and investor ‘safe haven’ demand signal a potential floor after prolonged correction.

Trump speech: Markets react badly as president dashes hopes of ceasefire
EQUITIES APR 02, 2026
Trump speech: Markets react badly as president dashes hopes of ceasefire

Oil above $108 as escalation fears rattle global equities as investors brace for prolonged energy shock.

Modern Wealth, Socium announce $1B+ deals with entries into new markets
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS APR 02, 2026
Modern Wealth, Socium announce $1B+ deals with entries into new markets

Deals add scale, talent, and new markets as firms expand RIA and hybrid footprints.