Cary Street Partners, a Richmond, Va.-based registered investment adviser managing $1.9 billion, has agreed to acquire Virginia Beach, Va.-based RIA Waypoint Advisors, which manages $215 million.
“Like many financial advisory firms, we recognize the need for larger scale to cover growing compliance, operations, and technology requirements,” said Elizabeth T. Patterson, president of Waypoint Advisors, which was founded in 2001.
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A new proposal could end the ban on promoting client reviews in states like California and Connecticut, giving state-registered advisors a level playing field with their SEC-registered peers.
Some in the industry say that more UBS financial advisors this year will be heading for the exits.
The Wall Street giant has blasted data middlemen as digital freeloaders, but tech firms and consumer advocates are pushing back.
Research reveals a 4% year-on-year increase in expenses that one in five Americans, including one-quarter of Gen Xers, say they have not planned for.
Raymond James also lured another ex-Edward Jones advisor in South Carolina, while LPL welcomed a mother-and-son team from Edward Jones and Thrivent.
Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.
Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.
