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Cambridge Investment Research snags giant hybrid office with $11.9 billion in assets from Osaic
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 27, 2025
Cambridge Investment Research snags giant hybrid office with $11.9 billion in assets from Osaic

RIA assets are key for broker-dealers right now.

By Bruce Kelly
Ex-Pennsylvania RIA hit with 8-year sentence over $23M client fraud
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 27, 2025
Ex-Pennsylvania RIA hit with 8-year sentence over $23M client fraud

The former investment advisor misled clients in a decade-long scheme to fund international travel expenses, country club fees, and other personal expenses, according to three government agencies.

By Leo Almazora
UBS advisor drain continues as RBC lures $1.1B team in New York
WIREHOUSES JUN 27, 2025
UBS advisor drain continues as RBC lures $1.1B team in New York

News of the nine-person team's defection comes as the Swiss-based wirehouse welcomes a 25-year veteran from Wilmington Trust.

By Leo Almazora
Treasury says 'revenge tax' will go from 'big beautiful' bill
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 27, 2025
Treasury says 'revenge tax' will go from 'big beautiful' bill

Agreement reached with G-7 allies will benefit US companies.

By Bloomberg
Stablecoin bill could be ready for Trump signature in weeks
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 27, 2025
Stablecoin bill could be ready for Trump signature in weeks

House Republicans aim to get the legislation through imminently.

By Bloomberg
Mercer grows ownership to majority of staff with 674 employee shareholders
RIA NEWS JUN 26, 2025
Mercer grows ownership to majority of staff with 674 employee shareholders

CEO Dave Welling tells IN that the $72 billion mega-RIA has 'become the catalyst for employee ownership through M&A partnership.'

By Andrew Cohen
'Independence Stories': Don't let fear of the unknown hold you back
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) JUN 26, 2025
'Independence Stories': Don't let fear of the unknown hold you back

Financial advisor Stephen Davis shares the lessons he learned after leaving a national broker/dealer to set up his own shop in the first of a new InvestmentNews series in advance of Independence Day.

By Gregg Greenberg
Envestnet sells off Yodlee to PE firm STG
FINTECH JUN 26, 2025
Envestnet sells off Yodlee to PE firm STG

The "strategic divestiture" comes after years of legal challenges and speculation swirling around the analytics and data aggregation platform.

By Leo Almazora
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