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PE-backed Merit seals deal for $773M Zimmermann Investment Management
RIAS JAN 07, 2025
PE-backed Merit seals deal for $773M Zimmermann Investment Management

Acquisition of veteran-led practice gives the national RIA with $11.84 billion in assets its fourth office location in Pennsylvania.

By Leo Almazora
$70B Mercer Advisors starts off 2025 with bicoastal additions
RIAS JAN 07, 2025
$70B Mercer Advisors starts off 2025 with bicoastal additions

The top-ranked RIA firm is simultaneously growing its reach in Oregon and Georgia by welcoming three separate advisory practices.

By Leo Almazora
Aging advisors face a decision: Retire or keep current
OPINION JAN 07, 2025
Aging advisors face a decision: Retire or keep current

For those advisors on Easy Street, it’s time to pass the reins to someone who is on top of their game.

By Scott Hanson
MAI Capital Management snaps up Garrison Asset Management
RIAS JAN 07, 2025
MAI Capital Management snaps up Garrison Asset Management

The $30 billion firm's latest acquisition adds a new location in Arkansas along with roughly $317 million in additional client assets.

By Leo Almazora
Next-gen leadership as $750M wealth firm transitions to 100% employee owned
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 07, 2025
Next-gen leadership as $750M wealth firm transitions to 100% employee owned

Founder's son becomes CEO of firm with 40 year history.

By Steve Randall
Weiss to lead family wealth at KeyBank's multi-family office business
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 07, 2025
Weiss to lead family wealth at KeyBank's multi-family office business

Former JPMorgan leader joins amid strong growth for the unit.

By Steve Randall
Citi, JPMorgan make key leadership hires
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2025
Citi, JPMorgan make key leadership hires

Citi Wealth unveils new role for fiduciary investment just as JPMorgan's asset management arm welcomes experts to boost retirement business.

By Leo Almazora
PE industry hopeful about 401(k)s in second Trump administration
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2025
PE industry hopeful about 401(k)s in second Trump administration

Private equity is illiquid, hard to value, and expensive. Yet it could be useful within target-date funds, and the industry may be lobbying the Trump administration to get into the 401(k) market meaningfully.

By Emile Hallez
LPL, Raymond James kick off 2025 recruitment with high-net-worth additions
BROKER DEALERS JAN 06, 2025
LPL, Raymond James kick off 2025 recruitment with high-net-worth additions

The broker-dealer giants are extending their respective networks in California and Alabama as they each welcome an experienced planning-focused advisor into the fold.

By Leo Almazora
Compliance firm sues BD over alleged unpaid fees
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 06, 2025
Compliance firm sues BD over alleged unpaid fees

Lawsuits between third-party vendors and broker-dealers or RIAs are uncommon in the relatively small wealth management marketplace.

By Bruce Kelly
Mesirow wades deeper into alternatives with Bastion Management
ALTERNATIVES JAN 06, 2025
Mesirow wades deeper into alternatives with Bastion Management

With a specialist focus in the private credit space, the Chicago-based firm's latest acquisition marks the latest expansion of its alts platform for institutional investors and high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
$18B RIA Homrich Berg welcomes tax planning lead to boost UHNW service
RIAS JAN 06, 2025
$18B RIA Homrich Berg welcomes tax planning lead to boost UHNW service

The Atlanta-based firm is raising its appeal to the affluent with a newly created position within its family office and ultra-high-net-worth division.

By Leo Almazora
How advisors are finding fixes for retirees squeezed by inflation
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2025
How advisors are finding fixes for retirees squeezed by inflation

Financial advisors are still battling inflation in client accounts despite the Fed's best efforts.

By Gregg Greenberg
Stifel sharpens focus on healthcare, tech deals with strategic acquisition
BROKER DEALERS JAN 06, 2025
Stifel sharpens focus on healthcare, tech deals with strategic acquisition

The financial services giant is expanding its investment banking business by snapping up a specialist firm catering to the middle market.

By Leo Almazora
Dynasty taps Raymond James alum to lead advisor transitions
RIAS JAN 06, 2025
Dynasty taps Raymond James alum to lead advisor transitions

The independent platform giant's newest executive hire comes with nearly two decades of experience in advisor support, onboarding, and operations roles.

By Leo Almazora
Focus extends merger strategy with Cardinal Point
RIAS JAN 06, 2025
Focus extends merger strategy with Cardinal Point

The RIA giant is making cross-border clients a priority as the Canada-based firm officially becomes its latest wealth hub.

By Leo Almazora
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act
RETIREMENT PLANNING JAN 06, 2025
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act

The outgoing president has signed into law the bill aimed at eliminating reductions to Social Security benefits for millions of public-sector workers and beneficiaries.

By Leo Almazora
Family office of former Blackstone rainmaker bids for wealth manager
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 06, 2025
Family office of former Blackstone rainmaker bids for wealth manager

Chinh Chu's CC Capital hopes to succeed where Bain Capital failed.

By Steve Randall
ICE stats reveal 10 US housing markets with the biggest annual gains
INDUSTRY NEWS JAN 06, 2025
ICE stats reveal 10 US housing markets with the biggest annual gains

The NYSE operator's Mortgage Monitor expects slower pace in early 2025.

By Steve Randall
How can advisors ‘elevate’ the client experience?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JAN 03, 2025
How can advisors ‘elevate’ the client experience?

"Any of the client experiences beyond regular meetings should be complimentary of roles that the advisors are taking in our client’s lives."

By Josh Welsh