DeVoe & Company projects RIA M&A activity to keep rising, while another industry dealmaker expects private equity's minority investments to expand into smaller RIAs sub-$2 billion in assets.
A Delaware court ruling reveals what can go wrong when advisors mix personal relationships with client investments.
Twelve investors lost everything to fake blood tests. Now they're getting it all back.
Asset managers from BlackRock to Schwab are lining up for exemptive relief, but data suggest initial challenges keeping RIAs and broker‑dealers on the sidelines.
The firms touted planning-led models, AI-enabled platforms, and culture-driven deals as consolidation continues to reshape the wealth management landscape.
Schwab will discontinue its subscription-based hybrid robo advisor, joining JPMorgan, UBS and U.S. Bank in pulling back from such services. “The war is over. Human advisors won,” said RIA industry leader Josh Brown.
The serial acquirer with more than $130 billion in estimated AUM is making its debut in Louisiana with a Baton Rouge-based high-net-worth practice.
SEC alleges VBit bitcoin hosting deals tied to $48.5 million misuse.
The $50 billion employee-owned RIA looks to use new debt and equity funding to accelerate recruiting, M&A and tech investment while keeping advisors in control of the business.
Acquisition takes firm’s total client assets above $132 billion following a strong end to the year’s M&A.
Firm’s head of RIA client strategy talks to InvestmentNews about current trends, 2026 expectations for the industry.
Major Wall Street figure in ‘milestone’ acquisition
Judge moves to preserve disputed brokerage assets tied to alleged client losses.
Anchorage’s move comes as custodians, including RIA giant Schwab, ramp up crypto offerings.
After an executive shuffle last month, the "Schwoomerang" leader from LPL is stepping up as the RIA custody giant looks to address growing complexity in the RIA space.
EP Wealth also expanded in Phoenix with a father-and-son led planning firm, while Integrated Partners extended its reach in Michigan.
Coasting off its summer rebrand, the New Jersey-based RIA is leaning on its W2 advisor equity model and Rise Growth backing as it builds out a national footprint.
Elsewhere, mega-RIA Mercer Advisors expanded in Idaho with a female-led boutique firm, while AssetMark adds another $3 billion in client assets.
Fed easing, wealth M&A and platform strategies keep asset and wealth managers active on deals
Big money firm is among the latest moves in the wealth management space
