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Commonwealth scores double with ex-Osaic advisors in New York
RIAS DEC 18, 2024
Commonwealth scores double with ex-Osaic advisors in New York

After previously managing over $495 million collectively, the national RIA's latest additions in Long Island come after a decades-long tenure with their former firm.

By Leo Almazora
PE-backed Mariner taps Catchlight to rev up organic growth
FINTECH DEC 18, 2024
PE-backed Mariner taps Catchlight to rev up organic growth

The advisory giant supported by Neuberger Berman is tapping the AI-powered fintech's capabilities to boost digital marketing, partner referral, and prospecting efforts.

By Leo Almazora
CFPB says divorced, widowed clients may be pushed into unaffordable home loans
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 18, 2024
CFPB says divorced, widowed clients may be pushed into unaffordable home loans

Report finds that mortgage servicers may pile on pressure during vulnerability.

By Steve Randall
Sailor-turned-$300M advisor Jeffery Grange jumps ship to LPL's Linsco
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 18, 2024
Sailor-turned-$300M advisor Jeffery Grange jumps ship to LPL's Linsco

Advisor moves from D.A. Davidson to expand Linsco in Santa Barbara.

By Steve Randall
Why RIAs might consider investing more in trust services
RIAS DEC 17, 2024
Why RIAs might consider investing more in trust services

A trust delivery model not only increases the value of an advisor and a firm but is also a natural addition to any firm’s succession plan.

By Josh Welsh
Cerity Partners bolsters high-net-worth tax offering in FBD deal
RIAS DEC 17, 2024
Cerity Partners bolsters high-net-worth tax offering in FBD deal

The PE-backed wealth firm overseeing $104 billion in assets is doubling down on the Los Angeles wealth market with its latest strategic integration.

By Leo Almazora
Baird wins $4.6 million raiding claim against Raymond James
BROKER DEALERS DEC 17, 2024
Baird wins $4.6 million raiding claim against Raymond James

For more than a decade, Raymond James has been one of the most aggressive firms to hire financial advisors from competitors.

By Bruce Kelly
$11.84B Merit strikes deal for Roth Asset Management
RIAS DEC 17, 2024
$11.84B Merit strikes deal for Roth Asset Management

The PE-backed hybrid RIA is expanding its reach in the Pacific Northwest while increasing its assets by $773 million.

By Leo Almazora
Waverly debuts in Pennsylvania with Planning Capital acquisition
RIAS DEC 17, 2024
Waverly debuts in Pennsylvania with Planning Capital acquisition

The RIA firm's latest partnership extends its reach to 12 states while boosting its assets to $15.9 billion.

By Leo Almazora
NEPC caps off year of growth with new partner and principal appointments
RIAS DEC 17, 2024
NEPC caps off year of growth with new partner and principal appointments

The OCIO giant's latest promotions 'highlight its focus on continuity, innovation, and a client-first ethos,' says managing partner.

By Leo Almazora
Beacon Pointe seizes $40B victory with dual acquisitions
RIAS DEC 17, 2024
Beacon Pointe seizes $40B victory with dual acquisitions

The prominent woman-led RIA's latest deals add $613 million in assets as well as new footholds in Boston and Dallas.

By Leo Almazora
Revealed: The top financial professionals in the US for 2024
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 17, 2024
Revealed: The top financial professionals in the US for 2024

From RIAs to investment advisory, financial planning firms, and service providers, this year's crop of veterans and executives are defining what it means to lead in the world of wealth.

By Leo Almazora
Corient set to snap up mega-RIA $7.9B H.M. Payson
RIAS DEC 17, 2024
Corient set to snap up mega-RIA $7.9B H.M. Payson

The deal to acquire Maine's largest RIA gives CI Financial's US wealth subsidiary its first-ever location in the Northeastern state.

By Leo Almazora
Savant Wealth continues specialist acquisitions with $536M AUM boutique RIA
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 17, 2024
Savant Wealth continues specialist acquisitions with $536M AUM boutique RIA

Acquisition marks the national firm's first entry into New York State.

By Steve Randall
How to drive organic growth for your wealth management practice in 2025
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT DEC 17, 2024
How to drive organic growth for your wealth management practice in 2025

Why the key to growing your practice is not about market performance.

By Steve Randall
Our Merrill Lynch 401(k) Guide will help you understand the offering of this top retirement fund
DEC 17, 2024
Our Merrill Lynch 401(k) Guide will help you understand the offering of this top retirement fund

Wealth management firm Merrill Lynch offers its own 401(k) plan. So, is it worth considering? Find out in this article

By Ramon Berenguer
Investing in AI: A beginner's guide to this exciting stock option
DEC 17, 2024
Investing in AI: A beginner's guide to this exciting stock option

Google, Amazon, Apple, and Invidia are among the biggest AI companies whose stocks are enjoying massive growth. Should you invest in them

By Ramon Berenguer
A guide to the Prudential 401(k) to read before you start investing
DEC 17, 2024
A guide to the Prudential 401(k) to read before you start investing

Is the Prudential 401(k) sufficient for your retirement planning, or should you seek an alternative provider? Know more here

By Ramon Berenguer
With TikTok on the brink, it's time to talk about digital estate planning
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 16, 2024
With TikTok on the brink, it's time to talk about digital estate planning

Americans estimate the value of their digital assets in the hundreds of the thousands of dollars. Advisors don't all bring it up, but digital estate planning is timely, especially with bitcoin exploding and a major social media site approaching a ban.

By Emile Hallez
LPL elevates Marc Cohen to expanded managing director role
BROKER DEALERS DEC 16, 2024
LPL elevates Marc Cohen to expanded managing director role

The firm's longtime leader of corporate strategy will also spearhead efforts to reshape its models for independent advisors and other channels while reimagining its business services offerings.

By Leo Almazora