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Fidelity's head of RIA client growth to step down
RIA NEWS NOV 25, 2025
Fidelity's head of RIA client growth to step down

The RIA custody and clearing giant is appointing two longtime executives to take over for Rohit Mahna, who's departing at the end of the year.

By Leo Almazora
Angeles Wealth names 30-year veteran as chief growth officer
RIA NEWS NOV 24, 2025
Angeles Wealth names 30-year veteran as chief growth officer

Jonathan Cave brings decades of experience from CH Investment Partners, Merrill Lynch, and UBS to a newly created position at the high-net-worth RIA.

By Leo Almazora
Schwab IMPACT 2025 full conference coverage
RIA NEWS NOV 24, 2025
Schwab IMPACT 2025 full conference coverage

InvestmentNews traveled to Denver, Colorado to cover Schwab's annual conference. All coverage can be found here.

By InvestmentNews
'Career changers' emerge as largest new financial advisor talent pipeline: Report
RIA NEWS NOV 24, 2025
'Career changers' emerge as largest new financial advisor talent pipeline: Report

According to new research published by Amplified Planning and Schwab, mid-career entrants — often motivated by personal financial experiences — are flooding toward financial planning. But firms aren’t yet built to receive them.

By Andy Burt
Pontera insists no 'gray area' in supporting advice for 401(k) investors
RETIREMENT PLANNING NOV 24, 2025
Pontera insists no 'gray area' in supporting advice for 401(k) investors

The fintech provider argues federal and state regulatory guidance, plan sponsors, and retirement advisors all support the case for encrypted credentialing as an alternative to APIs.

By Leo Almazora
Wells Fargo, Manulife John Hancock, Savant announce leadership appointments
WIREHOUSES NOV 24, 2025
Wells Fargo, Manulife John Hancock, Savant announce leadership appointments

Seasoned veterans positioned to drive growth in increasingly competitive industry.

By Steve Randall
How advisor Bruce Lee’s workouts with Mark Wahlberg shape his RIA’s next-gen strategy
RIA NEWS NOV 21, 2025
How advisor Bruce Lee’s workouts with Mark Wahlberg shape his RIA’s next-gen strategy

Keebeck Wealth Management founder Bruce Lee starts 4 a.m. workouts with Mark Wahlberg, as their friendship boosts his RIA’s appeal to the health and wellness-focused younger generation.

By Andrew Cohen
Osaic taps Carefull to help advisors tackle elder fraud threats
FINTECH NOV 20, 2025
Osaic taps Carefull to help advisors tackle elder fraud threats

With 2024 fraud losses topping $29 billion among older adults, the partnership reflects growing urgency to detect AI fraud and elder financial exploitation.

By Leo Almazora
How one full-service wealth firm is embracing AI without layoffs
TECHNOLOGY NOV 19, 2025
How one full-service wealth firm is embracing AI without layoffs

Leaders at Siebert Financial discuss how AI has supercharged marketing outcomes and compliance capacity – while still keeping humans in the loop.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Osaic adds more than $800M in LPL-Commonwealth double draw
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 19, 2025
Advisor moves: Osaic adds more than $800M in LPL-Commonwealth double draw

Elsewhere, Indianapolis-headquartered indie Sapient Capital nabbed a $1 billion JPMorgan advisor in a recruitment first, while another duo also left the wirehouse to join Wells Fargo.

By Leo Almazora
Mega-RIA Focus Financial Partners taps Vialto for expanded tax services
RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2025
Mega-RIA Focus Financial Partners taps Vialto for expanded tax services

The two CD&R portfolio companies' alliance will enable Focus to leverage Vialto’s deep cross-border expertise and 6,500-strong team.

By Leo Almazora
GTCR snaps up Boston's Fiduciary Trust Company in 14th new platform deal for 2025
RIA NEWS NOV 19, 2025
GTCR snaps up Boston's Fiduciary Trust Company in 14th new platform deal for 2025

The deal for the $34 billion wealth firm comes as PE-backed transactions set a new annual record, while the SEC puts a spotlight on compliance risks for advisers being acquired.

By Leo Almazora
Edward Jones to acquire Franklin Templeton unit to expand in the Great White North
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 19, 2025
Edward Jones to acquire Franklin Templeton unit to expand in the Great White North

The deal will help Edward Jones provide a more comprehensive wealth management offering.

By Steve Randall
Last chance to nominate a 5-Star Financial Planner
RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2025
Last chance to nominate a 5-Star Financial Planner

Nominate exceptional financial planners before the deadline on November 28.

By InvestmentNews
Altruist expands Hazel AI platform with real-time custodial integration
FINTECH NOV 18, 2025
Altruist expands Hazel AI platform with real-time custodial integration

Following a new custodial partnership and ongoing AI-led strategy, the platform's latest industry-leading update brings live account information into advisor conversations.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Cresset draws $1.8B UHNW team from Goldman Sachs
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS NOV 18, 2025
Advisor moves: Cresset draws $1.8B UHNW team from Goldman Sachs

An advisor trio has also splintered off from Raymond James to another firm in Florida, while Janney adds $800 million in assets with a double addition.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Beacon Pointe's female-led partnership streak continues with $1.2B Hemington Wealth Management
RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2025
RIA moves: Beacon Pointe's female-led partnership streak continues with $1.2B Hemington Wealth Management

Carson Group also added another $1.45 billion team in Ohio, while Utah-based Diversify further extend its reach in Boston.

By Leo Almazora
SEIA president calls $30B RIA merger a ‘distinct possibility’
RIA NEWS NOV 18, 2025
SEIA president calls $30B RIA merger a ‘distinct possibility’

Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, currently managing $30 billion in assets, is ramping up its M&A strategy with an eye toward potential “mergers of equals” as it targets $100 billion by 2030.

By Andrew Cohen
RIA moves: MAI grows Mid-Atlantic presence with $366M acquisition
RIA NEWS NOV 17, 2025
RIA moves: MAI grows Mid-Atlantic presence with $366M acquisition

Also, The Mather Group adds a $300M West Coast RIA, while Arkadios Capital supports a $700M Commonwealth team's break from LPL.

By Leo Almazora
Are fast-growing RIAs fumbling on next-gen career clarity?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) NOV 17, 2025
Are fast-growing RIAs fumbling on next-gen career clarity?

Advisors speak out on how rapid growth in the RIA industry could be costing next-gen professionals, and ways for firms to nurture their younger talent.

By Leo Almazora