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Six ex-Commonwealth teams launch Kintra with $4B in AUM
RIA NEWS APR 21, 2026
Six ex-Commonwealth teams launch Kintra with $4B in AUM

The new RIA marks the latest episode of departures from Commonwealth Financial Network following its acquisition by LPL.

By Leo Almazora
Minority investments in RIAs shift toward smaller firms, DeVoe data show
RIA NEWS APR 20, 2026
Minority investments in RIAs shift toward smaller firms, DeVoe data show

The number of sub-$2 billion RIAs getting minority capital nearly tripled in 2025, a trend that has already accelerated in the first quarter of 2026.

By Leo Almazora
You can't beat the house: A portfolio manager's POV on prediction markets and sports betting
ALTERNATIVES APR 20, 2026
You can't beat the house: A portfolio manager's POV on prediction markets and sports betting

With Robinhood building a prediction hub and Schwab signaling caution, wealth firms are confronting potentially blurred lines between investment tools and pure speculation.

By Leo Almazora
Caprock plants flag in Denver with new office as national expansion accelerates
RIA NEWS APR 20, 2026
Caprock plants flag in Denver with new office as national expansion accelerates

Multi-family office deepens Colorado presence with new hires and strategic growth push.

By Steve Randall
Sanctuary Wealth adds $800M Merrill team with Soteris Private Wealth launch
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) APR 19, 2026
Sanctuary Wealth adds $800M Merrill team with Soteris Private Wealth launch

Breakaway advisors cite independence, ownership and broader capabilities as key drivers.

By Steve Randall
Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund scraps Cerity Partners over private equity concerns
RIA NEWS APR 17, 2026
Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund scraps Cerity Partners over private equity concerns

Trustees at the $13.8 billion Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund reopened their investment consultant search after selecting Verus Investments last month, citing concerns about the private equity ownership of its new parent Cerity Partners, a mega-RIA backed by Genstar Capital, Warburg Pincus, and Lightyear Capital.

By Andrew Cohen
RIA M&A off to a ‘record start’ in 2026, says DeVoe, as sellers go upmarket
RIA NEWS APR 17, 2026
RIA M&A off to a ‘record start’ in 2026, says DeVoe, as sellers go upmarket

“The market is already off to its fastest start ever,” says DeVoe & Company, in its latest RIA M&A Deal Book.

By James Rogers
Falcon taps industry veteran David Lynch to accelerate national expansion
RIA NEWS APR 17, 2026
Falcon taps industry veteran David Lynch to accelerate national expansion

Former Fidelity executive to drive advisor growth and scale Falcon’s planning-first model nationwide.

By Steve Randall
RIA moves: Mariner adds $500M across two multigenerational teams
RIA NEWS APR 16, 2026
RIA moves: Mariner adds $500M across two multigenerational teams

Meanwhile, Wealth Enhancement expands its Dallas footprint with a $268 million RIA, and Integrated Partners launches a virtual family office practice targeting ultra-high-net-worth clients.

By Leo Almazora
Mega-acquirer Corient opens its wallet again, snaps up $10.7B Bedrock Group
RIA NEWS APR 16, 2026
Mega-acquirer Corient opens its wallet again, snaps up $10.7B Bedrock Group

“This advances Corient’s plans to become one of the world’s leading wealth managers and multi-family offices,” said Kurt MacAlpine, Corient CEO.

By James Rogers
The 2026 class of Excellence Awardees revealed for the InvestmentNews Awards
RIA NEWS APR 16, 2026
The 2026 class of Excellence Awardees revealed for the InvestmentNews Awards

From trailblazing teams to innovative firms and outstanding individuals, discover who'll be vying for the ultimate recognition at the third annual InvestmentNews Awards gala happening in June.

By Leo Almazora
GCG enters fee-only advisory space, gains nationally syndicated radio host Bill Gunderson
RIA NEWS APR 16, 2026
GCG enters fee-only advisory space, gains nationally syndicated radio host Bill Gunderson

Firm partners with $420M RIA firm Gunderson Capital Management for new channel.

By Steve Randall
How FINNY's new 'Hunter' agent targets RIA advisors' organic growth problem
FINTECH APR 14, 2026
How FINNY's new 'Hunter' agent targets RIA advisors' organic growth problem

As AI adoption accelerates across the RIA industry, the startup is looking to help bridge what one its founders sees as a persistent marketing expertise gap among advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Hightower names Roberto Stewart as president and chief business officer
RIA NEWS APR 14, 2026
Hightower names Roberto Stewart as president and chief business officer

The veteran operating executive joins from Engle Martin and will lead Hightower One, the mega-RIA's back- and middle-office platform, just as the firm deepens its push in the Signature Wealth channel.

By Leo Almazora
'There's a seesaw effect': How a new partnership is taking aim at RIA transition pains
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 13, 2026
'There's a seesaw effect': How a new partnership is taking aim at RIA transition pains

Grier Rubeling joins Rossby Financial and ROffice to lead transition services, bringing a consultant's perspective on why moving between firms hasn't gotten simpler – even as the technology has.

By Leo Almazora
OnePoint snags another Northwestern Mutual breakaway, eyes Orlando as regional hub
RIA NEWS APR 13, 2026
OnePoint snags another Northwestern Mutual breakaway, eyes Orlando as regional hub

The RIA formerly known as Bleakley Financial Group is buying Armstrong & Sinoff Financial to anchor its new regional hub in Orlando and fuel OnePoint's $5 billion inorganic growth plan for 2026.

By Andrew Cohen
Compound Planning tops $5B in assets, adds four senior leaders
RIA NEWS APR 10, 2026
Compound Planning tops $5B in assets, adds four senior leaders

Having nearly quadrupled its AUM since inception, the New York-based RIA is beefing up its leadership further, including executive hires from Meketa and Focus Partners.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor wins $3.2M from Marcum Wealth in gender discrimination, shareholder oppression case
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE APR 10, 2026
Advisor wins $3.2M from Marcum Wealth in gender discrimination, shareholder oppression case

Former Marcum Wealth managing director Wendy Eldridge alleged gender bias and shareholder oppression, with claims also tied to earlier Hightower acquisition talks before Marcum was sold to Wealth Enhancement last year.

By Andrew Cohen
Nicholas Wealth Management touts ETF to capture Bitcoin’s overnight trading window
ETFS APR 09, 2026
Nicholas Wealth Management touts ETF to capture Bitcoin’s overnight trading window

Nicholas Wealth says the ETF can isolate Bitcoin’s overnight alpha while reducing exposure to global market volatility during trading hours.

By James Rogers
Ben Seidenstein leaves Goldman for Farther, citing client demand and bureaucracy
TECHNOLOGY APR 09, 2026
Ben Seidenstein leaves Goldman for Farther, citing client demand and bureaucracy

Goldman’s shifting approach to wealth management has included reorganizations, the United Capital buy-and-sell, a short-lived robo-advisor and frustrating client constraints, as described by Farther's new family office head Ben Seidenstein.

By Andrew Cohen