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DeVoe: Record-breaking RIA M&A run led by private equity's consolidator comeback
RIA NEWS JUL 17, 2025
DeVoe: Record-breaking RIA M&A run led by private equity's consolidator comeback

A drop in interest rates and easier access to capital has reignited appetite among private equity-backed consolidators, who accounted for 53% of RIA deals so far this year- their highest share since 2021 according to DeVoe & Company.

By Andrew Cohen
Trump raises pressure on Powell while calling firing 'unlikely'
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 17, 2025
Trump raises pressure on Powell while calling firing 'unlikely'

"Unless he has to leave for fraud".

By Bloomberg
Trump ‘Crypto Week’ advances as house conservatives end blockade
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUL 17, 2025
Trump ‘Crypto Week’ advances as house conservatives end blockade

Hardliners give way to pressure to approve consideration of bills.

By Bloomberg
Middle-income households under pressure as finances are squeezed
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 17, 2025
Middle-income households under pressure as finances are squeezed

Financial resilience is at risk as cost of living strains budgets.

By Steve Randall
Fintech bytes: Advisor360, Nitrogen unveil AI updates for advisor productivity
FINTECH JUL 16, 2025
Fintech bytes: Advisor360, Nitrogen unveil AI updates for advisor productivity

Also, Advisor CRM announces a new data integration partnership to ease the pain of client onboarding.

By Leo Almazora
Bank of America, Morgan Stanley earnings roll despite roiled markets
WIREHOUSES JUL 16, 2025
Bank of America, Morgan Stanley earnings roll despite roiled markets

Meanwhile, Merrill Lynch intends to continue building its alternative investment platform for wealthy clients.

By Bruce Kelly
David Fischer of Independent Financial Group talks culture, future growth
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 16, 2025
David Fischer of Independent Financial Group talks culture, future growth

The co-founder of IFG discussed with InvestmentNews the unique opportunity that remaining independent offers to build a successful firm.

By Andy Burt
Wealth Consulting Group taps veterans from Envestnet, Emigrant Partners for new advisory board
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 16, 2025
Wealth Consulting Group taps veterans from Envestnet, Emigrant Partners for new advisory board

Three industry leaders will join the hybrid RIA's president and LPL alum, Andy Kalbaugh, to help guide its organic and merger-based growth strategy.

By Leo Almazora
AI, branding, and social media emerge as key factors in attracting next-gen advisors, J.D. Power finds
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 16, 2025
AI, branding, and social media emerge as key factors in attracting next-gen advisors, J.D. Power finds

Latest survey shows digital tactics and empowerment top of mind for early-career advisors to be satisfied with their firms.

By Leo Almazora
JPMorgan's surprise dealmaking gain shows tariff fear easing
WIREHOUSES JUL 16, 2025
JPMorgan's surprise dealmaking gain shows tariff fear easing

Investment banking fees far exceeded analysts' expectations.

By Bloomberg
Record low expense ratios are empowering retirement savers and their advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 16, 2025
Record low expense ratios are empowering retirement savers and their advisors

Mutual fund fees have improved thanks to the significant progress made, report shows.

By Steve Randall
Americans face a tough climb to seven-figure retirement comfort goal
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2025
Americans face a tough climb to seven-figure retirement comfort goal

Many are unprepared – and know it – according to a new survey.

By Steve Randall
M&A roundup: Creative Planning, Bluespring, Atlas announce activity this week
RIA NEWS JUL 15, 2025
M&A roundup: Creative Planning, Bluespring, Atlas announce activity this week

Latest mergers and acquisitions reflect continued rise of industry dealmaking.

By Steve Randall
Advisor moves: LPL welcomes $750M Osaic team, Raymond James recruits Wells Fargo duo in New York
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 15, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL welcomes $750M Osaic team, Raymond James recruits Wells Fargo duo in New York

Elsewhere in Utah, Raymond James also welcomed another experienced advisor from D.A. Davidson.

By Leo Almazora
UBS loses arbitration battle in fiduciary fight over foundation funds
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 15, 2025
UBS loses arbitration battle in fiduciary fight over foundation funds

A federal appeals court says UBS can’t force arbitration in a trustee lawsuit over alleged fiduciary breaches involving millions in charitable assets.

By Matthew Sellers
RIA moves: NorthRock adds $800M Parkside Advisors, NFP acquires Levine Group in Tennessee
RIA NEWS JUL 15, 2025
RIA moves: NorthRock adds $800M Parkside Advisors, NFP acquires Levine Group in Tennessee

NorthRock Partners' second deal of 2025 expands its Bay Area presence with a planning practice for tech professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners.

By Leo Almazora
Three easy ways to boost your firm’s impact this summer
OPINION JUL 15, 2025
Three easy ways to boost your firm’s impact this summer

Rather than big projects and ambitious revamps, a few small but consequential tweaks could make all the difference while still leaving time for well-deserved days off.

By Kristine McManus
Hightower taps Osaic alum Scott Hadley as first chief advisory officer, expands C-suite
RIA NEWS JUL 15, 2025
Hightower taps Osaic alum Scott Hadley as first chief advisory officer, expands C-suite

Hadley, whose time at Goldman included working with newly appointed CEO Larry Restieri, will lead the firm's efforts at advisor engagement, growth initiatives, and practice management support.

By Leo Almazora
Clients are nervous about volatility, but advisors know they need to stay the course
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2025
Clients are nervous about volatility, but advisors know they need to stay the course

Survey reveals how cutting through the noise is advisors' superpower.

By Steve Randall
Why the 'forgotten generation' is a powerful force in wealth management, consumerism
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUL 15, 2025
Why the 'forgotten generation' is a powerful force in wealth management, consumerism

Gen X is a powerful cohort that controls huge wealth but also faces retirement challenges.

By Steve Randall