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Arax snaps up New York boutique Omni Financial
RIA NEWS MAR 30, 2026
Arax snaps up New York boutique Omni Financial

The platform's addition of a multi-generational practice, led by a veteran advisor from Cetera, extends its footprint further in the Northeast.

By Leo Almazora
Dubai’s wealth hub status tested as advisors help clients evacuate assets
RIA NEWS MAR 27, 2026
Dubai’s wealth hub status tested as advisors help clients evacuate assets

Iranian attacks are disrupting Dubai’s financial operations, prompting advisors to assist with client exit planning. “We faced a client wanting to move out of Dubai with physical assets such as gold, which became effectively immobile,” says Wealthspire’s Joshua Shoshan.

By Andrew Cohen
Cambridge deepens succession strategy with WealthPlanners acquisition
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 26, 2026
Cambridge deepens succession strategy with WealthPlanners acquisition

Deal adds nearly $800M in assets, reinforcing long-term advisor continuity strategy.

By Steve Randall
Advisor Moves: Shore to Summit brings in two managing directors from Wells Fargo, Raymond James welcomes veteran advisor in Virginia
RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2026
Advisor Moves: Shore to Summit brings in two managing directors from Wells Fargo, Raymond James welcomes veteran advisor in Virginia

Independent private wealth practice Shore to Summit Wealth Management is expanding its presence in Bethesda, Maryland.

By James Rogers
Creative Planning acquires another international firm adding $5B in assets and 123 staff
RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2026
Creative Planning acquires another international firm adding $5B in assets and 123 staff

Mega-RIA pushes deeper into cross-border advice with deal to acquire UK’s Maseco.

By Steve Randall
Cyndeo Wealth Partners brings in $235M veteran advisor from Merrill
RIA NEWS MAR 25, 2026
Cyndeo Wealth Partners brings in $235M veteran advisor from Merrill

Glenn Rodriguez specializes in serving widows, retirees and families navigating complex financial decisions.

By James Rogers
Mass-affluent households are a $25T opportunity, says Cerulli, but don't wait to win these clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 25, 2026
Mass-affluent households are a $25T opportunity, says Cerulli, but don't wait to win these clients

Opportunities for advisors to engage new clients drop sharply as the prospects age, says Cerulli.

By James Rogers
Verdence secures private equity backing to fuel M&A push and national expansion
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2026
Verdence secures private equity backing to fuel M&A push and national expansion

WPCG and HGGC invest in $4.6B RIA as Emigrant exits and management retains ownership stake.

By Steve Randall
Cetera taps Ed O’Brien as COO while Opto names Ron Diamond advisory board chair
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2026
Cetera taps Ed O’Brien as COO while Opto names Ron Diamond advisory board chair

Senior hires aim to drive advisor growth at Cetera and scale private markets tech at Opto.

By Steve Randall
Former Hightower CEO Bob Oros surfaces in newly created role at PPB Capital Partners
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2026
Former Hightower CEO Bob Oros surfaces in newly created role at PPB Capital Partners

Industry veteran to drive operations and growth as demand for private markets access accelerates.

By Steve Randall
Advisor Moves: LPL adds $180M team in Boston as Beacon Pointe brings in two acquisitions
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2026
Advisor Moves: LPL adds $180M team in Boston as Beacon Pointe brings in two acquisitions

The Boston-based team is seeking greater independence by joining LPL, while RIA Beacon Pointe has brought in teams with $645 million in assets.

By James Rogers
Revealed: The top places to work for financial advisors in 2026
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2026
Revealed: The top places to work for financial advisors in 2026

InvestmentNews has surveyed organizations across the wealth industry and is proud to announce its list of Best Places to Work for 2026

By James Rogers
RIA moves: Composition Wealth lands $900M Edgewater team through merger
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2026
RIA moves: Composition Wealth lands $900M Edgewater team through merger

The $10B AUM firm is continuing to build scale across the US.

By Steve Randall
Class action accuses Hercules Capital of hiding software debt risks
RIA NEWS MAR 23, 2026
Class action accuses Hercules Capital of hiding software debt risks

Former staff allege due diligence meant copying Google Ventures' portfolio

By Tez Romero
Class action accuses Hercules Capital of hiding software debt risks
RIA NEWS MAR 23, 2026
Class action accuses Hercules Capital of hiding software debt risks

Former staff allege due diligence meant copying Google Ventures' portfolio

By Tez Romero
Advisor moves: UBS expands advisor ranks in Texas and New Jersey with four senior hires
RIA NEWS MAR 23, 2026
Advisor moves: UBS expands advisor ranks in Texas and New Jersey with four senior hires

Firm adds Morgan Stanley trio in Tyler and longtime JPMorgan advisor in Paramus in latest hiring round.

By Steve Randall
Threadline Wealth RIA launches from Moss Adams breakaway with nearly $6B AUM
RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2026
Threadline Wealth RIA launches from Moss Adams breakaway with nearly $6B AUM

Backed by private equity firm Cynosure Group, Threadline Wealth's client base targets high-net-worth technology executives and their families across Silicon Valley and other West Coast cities.

By Andrew Cohen
Your clients are now worth more than ever! US household net worth hits record level
RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2026
Your clients are now worth more than ever! US household net worth hits record level

Good news for advisors. U.S. household net worth hit a record $184.1 trillion in the fourth quarter, according to Federal Reserve data.

By James Rogers
Advisor moves: Raymond James, Callan and Prosperity make strategic advisor hires to fuel expansion
RIA NEWS MAR 20, 2026
Advisor moves: Raymond James, Callan and Prosperity make strategic advisor hires to fuel expansion

Firms add talent across North Carolina, Michigan, Southern California to deepen family office, wealth reach.

By Steve Randall
RIA moves: Cresset taps Morgan Stanley alum to lead OCIO business
RIA NEWS MAR 19, 2026
RIA moves: Cresset taps Morgan Stanley alum to lead OCIO business

Also, Perigon adds three more advisor partners to its capital stack, and another Edward Jones breakaway launches her own fee-only planning practice.

By Leo Almazora