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Triad hires Fidelity executive as CFO, eyes $1B RIA
RIA NEWS JUN 30, 2025
Triad hires Fidelity executive as CFO, eyes $1B RIA

Co-founder Brad Johnson tells InvestmentNews that Triad Wealth Partners expects to hit $1 billion in AUM by the end of this year, as former Fidelity executive Derek Sullivan joins the firm as its new chief financial officer.

By Andrew Cohen
Why RIAs are the next growth frontier for annuities
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 30, 2025
Why RIAs are the next growth frontier for annuities

David Lau, founder and CEO of DPL Financial Partners, explains how the RIA boom and product innovation has fueled a slow-burn growth story in annuities.

By Leo Almazora
Houston-based RIA Americana Partners adds $1B+ with former Morgan Stanley director
WIREHOUSES JUN 30, 2025
Houston-based RIA Americana Partners adds $1B+ with former Morgan Stanley director

Meanwhile in Chicago, the wirehouse also lost another $454 million team as a group of defectors moved to Wells Fargo.

By Leo Almazora
'Independence Stories': Show conviction and clients will make the transition
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) JUN 27, 2025
'Independence Stories': Show conviction and clients will make the transition

Financial advisor Derek Wittjohann shares the lessons he learned after leaving a major wirehouse to set up his own practice in the second installment of InvestmentNews' new 'Independence Stories' series.

By Gregg Greenberg
RIA wrap: Bleakley and Snowden Lane make key appointments as Dynasty doubles down on St. Petersburg
RIA NEWS JUN 27, 2025
RIA wrap: Bleakley and Snowden Lane make key appointments as Dynasty doubles down on St. Petersburg

Bleakley welcomes a four-decade veteran and coaching authority to its board as Snowden Lane sharpens its focus on business and advisor growth.

By Leo Almazora
Mercer grows ownership to majority of staff with 674 employee shareholders
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2025
Mercer grows ownership to majority of staff with 674 employee shareholders

CEO Dave Welling tells IN that the $72 billion mega-RIA has 'become the catalyst for employee ownership through M&A partnership.'

By Andrew Cohen
Merit adds $569M with latest niche advisory acquisitions
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2025
Merit adds $569M with latest niche advisory acquisitions

The $15.96 billion RIA is extending its footprint with a dentist-oriented Midwest practice and another Pacific Northwest team with an aerospace industry focus.

By Leo Almazora
Bolt CEO returns with fresh $600M fintech pitch to investors
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2025
Bolt CEO returns with fresh $600M fintech pitch to investors

Ryan Breslow says he has healed relationships with VCs.

By Bloomberg
Winners shine at 2025 InvestmentNews Awards in New York City
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 25, 2025
Winners shine at 2025 InvestmentNews Awards in New York City

A heat wave couldn't stop the party as top advisors and firms swapped EBITDA for trophies, dance moves, and a red carpet celebration at the Edison Ballroom in Times Square.

By Andrew Cohen
How going RIA can help advisors serve HENRY clients better
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 25, 2025
How going RIA can help advisors serve HENRY clients better

Former athlete and senior wealth advisor Billy Blase weighs in on the needs of up-and-coming high earners, his approach as a "financial manager," and the part HENRYs play in the larger generational wealth transfer.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Dynasty firm Daymark debuts in Florida as LPL partner RIA adds ex-Thrivent team
RIA NEWS JUN 25, 2025
RIA moves: Dynasty firm Daymark debuts in Florida as LPL partner RIA adds ex-Thrivent team

$3.8 billion RIA Daymark Wealth Management's East Coast move features a breakaway team from Wells Fargo and Janney, led by an experienced father-daughter advisor duo.

By Leo Almazora
How advisors can build for high-net-worth complexity
RIA NEWS JUN 25, 2025
How advisors can build for high-net-worth complexity

Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.

By Manal Ali
Focus Partners Wealth to acquire David Wealth Management, marking second deal since rebrand
RIA NEWS JUN 25, 2025
Focus Partners Wealth to acquire David Wealth Management, marking second deal since rebrand

The recently rebranded Focus Partners Wealth is growing again, this time with a pending deal for a Fairfax, Virginia advisory firm.

By Leo Almazora
Winners of the 2025 InvestmentNews Awards revealed
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 25, 2025
Winners of the 2025 InvestmentNews Awards revealed

The industry's best and brightest were honored at a glitzy red-carpet ceremony on Tuesday night in New York City.

By Andy Burt
RIA moves: Allworth crosses $30B with Sheaff Brock, Apella enters the Midwest market
RIA NEWS JUN 24, 2025
RIA moves: Allworth crosses $30B with Sheaff Brock, Apella enters the Midwest market

A sort-of double-deal marks Allworth's 42nd acquisition since 2018 as Apella makes its first move in Iowa.

By Leo Almazora
Edelman Financial Engines beefs up C-suite with ex-Wells Fargo leader
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 24, 2025
Edelman Financial Engines beefs up C-suite with ex-Wells Fargo leader

The wirehouse alum is stepping into a newly created role that "combines planning philosophy, tech-enabled advice and human advice."

By Leo Almazora
Commonwealth picks up $430M husband and wife team from Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 24, 2025
Commonwealth picks up $430M husband and wife team from Osaic

Founder says switching firms has already saved him time.

By Steve Randall
'Not every RIA needs to sell to a big aggregator'
FINTECH JUN 23, 2025
'Not every RIA needs to sell to a big aggregator'

Altruist founder and CEO Jason Wenk shares insights on the custodial platform's refresh, how it's striking a chord among entrepreneurial advisors, and what's ahead after its latest $152 million funding round.

By Leo Almazora
Hybrid RIA &Partners caps equity at 40 million shares in bid to reach $120 billion
RIA NEWS JUN 23, 2025
Hybrid RIA &Partners caps equity at 40 million shares in bid to reach $120 billion

"When we complete our five-year plan and we've recruited the advisors we want to recruit, advisors will be the single largest group of shareholders within our firm," &Partners founding partner Kristi Mitchem told InvestmentNews.

By Andrew Cohen
RIA moves: Carson Group gains strength in Utah, Apollon debuts in Ohio
RIA NEWS JUN 23, 2025
RIA moves: Carson Group gains strength in Utah, Apollon debuts in Ohio

Carson's latest addition in Salt Lake City continues its strategy of buying out successful and growing Carson Wealth locations.

By Leo Almazora