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RIA moves: Arax extends Midwestern reach, Steward Partners debuts in Arizona
RIA NEWS JUN 02, 2025
RIA moves: Arax extends Midwestern reach, Steward Partners debuts in Arizona

Arax acquires a boutique firm's $4 billion RIA business in Michigan as Steward Partners continues its Southwestern expansion.

By Leo Almazora
In this hi-tech world of finance, JPMorgan has an old school strategy to woo HNWs
WIREHOUSES JUN 02, 2025
In this hi-tech world of finance, JPMorgan has an old school strategy to woo HNWs

Wealth management is a key focus for a new service tier.

By Steve Randall
Industry, financial experts sound off after DOL walks back crypto warning for 401(k)s
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 30, 2025
Industry, financial experts sound off after DOL walks back crypto warning for 401(k)s

The Labor Department's reversal from its 2022 guidance has drawn approval from crypto advocates – but fiduciaries must still mind their obligations.

By Leo Almazora
Autopilot surges to $750M AUM, touts RIA growth as users copy Pelosi, Buffett trades
FINTECH MAY 30, 2025
Autopilot surges to $750M AUM, touts RIA growth as users copy Pelosi, Buffett trades

With $750 million in assets and plans to hire a RIA Growth Lead, Autopilot is moving beyond retail to court advisors with separately managed accounts and integrations with RIA custodians such as Schwab and Fidelity.

By Andrew Cohen
RIA wrap: Former Procyon advisors launch Third View, ex-Rochdale CEO resurfaces in New York
RIA NEWS MAY 30, 2025
RIA wrap: Former Procyon advisors launch Third View, ex-Rochdale CEO resurfaces in New York

Elsewhere on the East Coast, a Boca Raton-headquartered shop has acquired a fellow Florida-based RIA in "a natural evolution for both organizations."

By Leo Almazora
$43B Beacon Pointe taps seasoned retirement plan specialist to lead in DFW region
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 30, 2025
$43B Beacon Pointe taps seasoned retirement plan specialist to lead in DFW region

After advising on nearly $700 million in retirement assets, 27-year veteran Greg Mykytyn is bringing his expertise in ESOP and 401(k) plans to the national RIA in Texas.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Equitable and Raymond James nab veterans from rival BDs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 30, 2025
Advisor moves: Equitable and Raymond James nab veterans from rival BDs

The defectors from Cetera, Lincoln Investments, and DA Davidson strengthen the firms' presence across the Eastern and Western US.

By Leo Almazora
Are you one of the promising wealth management talents under 40?
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 30, 2025
Are you one of the promising wealth management talents under 40?

InvestmentNews is searching for the country's emerging young talents.

By InvestmentNews
RIA moves: Focus Financial, Cerity Parners notch firsts with latest additions
RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2025
RIA moves: Focus Financial, Cerity Parners notch firsts with latest additions

Focus gets back to external M&A after its January rebrand, while Cerity enters the Arizona market with a veteran planning-focused team.

By Leo Almazora
SEC seeking sanctions for former Florida investment advisor over alleged $17M client fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 29, 2025
SEC seeking sanctions for former Florida investment advisor over alleged $17M client fraud

Complaint details near decade-long scheme raising almost $40 million from dozens of clients, including Venezuelan nationals, Catholic dioceses, and elderly individuals.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera taps Envestnet alum to head RIA growth platform
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 29, 2025
Cetera taps Envestnet alum to head RIA growth platform

A veteran with more than two decades of experience, Andina Andreson represents the latest in a string of recent leadership changes at the firm.

By Leo Almazora
$1.6B UBS superteam decamps to RBC Wealth Management
WIREHOUSES MAY 29, 2025
$1.6B UBS superteam decamps to RBC Wealth Management

The latest additions to RBC's long history of attracting billion-dollar UBS teams have bolstered its presence in Boise, Idaho.

By Leo Almazora
SEC wins court battle against Revered Father Emmanuel Lemelson
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION MAY 29, 2025
SEC wins court battle against Revered Father Emmanuel Lemelson

The controversial hedge fund manager fails to stop the SEC from moving forward with a potential industry ban, after a federal judge rejects constitutional claims.

By Matthew Sellers
JPMorgan eyes European expansion with key M&A exec hire
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS MAY 29, 2025
JPMorgan eyes European expansion with key M&A exec hire

Former HSBC mergers supremo joins firm as a vice chair of M&A.

By Bloomberg
Morgan Stanley denies $1B tax evasion charge
WIREHOUSES MAY 29, 2025
Morgan Stanley denies $1B tax evasion charge

Wall Street titan rebuffs allegations by Dutch prosecutors.

By Bloomberg
Ohio court revives Corpus Christi pension fund's lawsuit over Big Lots activist investors
RETIREMENT PLANNING MAY 28, 2025
Ohio court revives Corpus Christi pension fund's lawsuit over Big Lots activist investors

A public pension fund’s legal fight with activist investors over a $34.6 million Big Lots share sale isn’t over yet. Here’s why the court hit pause on the dismissal.

By Matthew Sellers
Why the off-channel comms problem is far from solved
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 28, 2025
Why the off-channel comms problem is far from solved

Despite a lighter regulatory outlook and staffing disruptions at the SEC, one compliance expert says RIA firms shouldn't expect a "free pass."

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Carson Group marks deal milestone as Simon Quick continues slow-growth strategy
MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS MAY 28, 2025
RIA moves: Carson Group marks deal milestone as Simon Quick continues slow-growth strategy

Carson has fully acquired another firm in Florida, while Simon Quick Advisors finds its third perfect-fit partner in a Las Vegas-based boutique.

By Leo Almazora
FINRA penalizes another broker dealer for social media miscues
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 28, 2025
FINRA penalizes another broker dealer for social media miscues

FINRA has been focused on firms and their use of social media for several years.

By Bruce Kelly
Fintech bytes: Zocks lands Commonwealth partnership, Visory powers cybersecurity for Modern Wealth
FINTECH MAY 28, 2025
Fintech bytes: Zocks lands Commonwealth partnership, Visory powers cybersecurity for Modern Wealth

The two wealth tech firms are continuing to expand their reach among firms as they support advisor productivity and client data protection.

By Leo Almazora