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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
Citizens adds $1.5 billion New York team as it accelerates wealth push
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 26, 2025
Citizens adds $1.5 billion New York team as it accelerates wealth push

The firm expands its Tri-State presence with a veteran advisor group from New York, while LPL and Osaic also report smaller additions in Texas and the Hudson Valley.

By Leo Almazora
Trump says three or four names could replace Fed's Powell
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 26, 2025
Trump says three or four names could replace Fed's Powell

The president wants to oust 'terrible' central bank chair.

By Bloomberg
Wealth managers must prioritize advisor enablement to drive organic growth
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 26, 2025
Wealth managers must prioritize advisor enablement to drive organic growth

Industry at a ‘pivotal juncture’ as some traditional levers of growth become unreliable.

By Steve Randall
Black Americans’ retirement needs highlight importance of bespoke approach to planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 26, 2025
Black Americans’ retirement needs highlight importance of bespoke approach to planning

Report highlights specific financial challenges faced by significant cohort.

By Steve Randall
Spiffed up BDCs, REITs are pricy, lean on leverage: Morningstar
ALTERNATIVES JUN 25, 2025
Spiffed up BDCs, REITs are pricy, lean on leverage: Morningstar

"Semiliquid funds are making private markets more accessible but are much pricier than public market funds," according to Morningstar.

By Bruce Kelly
Who's still falling behind? Vanguard report shows retirement divide despite record participation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2025
Who's still falling behind? Vanguard report shows retirement divide despite record participation

Despite record plan participation, many workers remain at risk of inadequate retirement savings as Social Security's future grows more uncertain.

By Leo Almazora
Nitrogen, Jump, and Zocks double down on integrations as RIAs push for smarter tech stacks
FINTECH JUN 25, 2025
Nitrogen, Jump, and Zocks double down on integrations as RIAs push for smarter tech stacks

New tie-ups with Advyzon, RightCapital and PreciseFP reflect growing demand for flexible, connected tools.

By Leo Almazora
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
Foundation Source bolsters philanthropy platform with acquisition of West Coast firm
FINTECH JUN 25, 2025
Foundation Source bolsters philanthropy platform with acquisition of West Coast firm

The transaction significantly expands the firm's reach and capabilities.

By Steve Randall
Talks between Bank of New York Mellon, Northern Trust, have been going on for months, source says
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS JUN 25, 2025
Talks between Bank of New York Mellon, Northern Trust, have been going on for months, source says

Northern Trust is "absolutely loaded with wealthy clients," one executive said.

By Bruce Kelly
Plan sponsors are getting proactive in challenging times, but need more from advisors
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2025
Plan sponsors are getting proactive in challenging times, but need more from advisors

JPMorgan Asset Management report looks at how plans are adapting.

By Steve Randall
Younger investors remain resilient amid market turbulence, survey reveals
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2025
Younger investors remain resilient amid market turbulence, survey reveals

Use of digital tools and a longer investment horizon are clear advantages.

By Steve Randall
Wealthiest US households drive growth to $10T, but which accounts are most favored?
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 25, 2025
Wealthiest US households drive growth to $10T, but which accounts are most favored?

Research reveals one type of retirement account is showing strongest growth.

By Steve Randall
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
Kestra bets on landing 'fair share' of Commonwealth advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 24, 2025
Kestra bets on landing 'fair share' of Commonwealth advisors

Kestra president John Amore expects to "win our fair share" of Commonwealth advisors, and "particularly those that don't want to be part of a 30,000 advisor firm," amid their looming sale to LPL Financial.

By Andrew Cohen
5 best practices to brand your process & win more business
OPINION JUN 24, 2025
5 best practices to brand your process & win more business

Advisors can set their practice apart and win more business with a powerful graphic describing their unique business and value proposition.

By Jeff Thorsteinson
Riskalyze mastermind Aaron Klein comes back with AI to 'kill broken meetings'
FINTECH JUN 24, 2025
Riskalyze mastermind Aaron Klein comes back with AI to 'kill broken meetings'

The fintech pioneer's latest venture, launched with Scott Hanson, Ric Edelman, and other industry luminaries, looks to succeed where he sees AI notetakers failing.

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
California advisor who took cash from cannabis client barred
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 24, 2025
California advisor who took cash from cannabis client barred

The advisor, Andrew Nash of El Capitan Advisors, used the funds to buy a house, according to the SEC.

By Bruce Kelly