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This is what advisors should do before they think about a move, says Jared Rabinowitz of Q Wealth
RIA NEWS SEP 18, 2026
This is what advisors should do before they think about a move, says Jared Rabinowitz of Q Wealth

“At the end of the day, the move can't just be all about money,” said Jared Rabinowitz at Future Proof

By James Rogers
Sanctuary Wealth adds estate, M&A and marketing leaders to boost partner support
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 17, 2026
Sanctuary Wealth adds estate, M&A and marketing leaders to boost partner support

The breakaway-focused platform's senior hires from Wells Fargo, Bluespring and Hightower deepen its bench for growth and succession planning.

By Leo Almazora
'We surprised a lot of people': Josh Brown eyes big future after Ritholtz succession move
RIA NEWS SEP 16, 2026
'We surprised a lot of people': Josh Brown eyes big future after Ritholtz succession move

“Our goal is to create as many employee shareholders as we can,” said Ritholtz CEO Josh Brown at Future Proof

By James Rogers
Apella Wealth scores deal double, sealing $12 billion AUM milestone with bicoastal additions
RIA NEWS SEP 16, 2026
Apella Wealth scores deal double, sealing $12 billion AUM milestone with bicoastal additions

South Carolina and Bay Area advisory teams join the WPCG-backed national platform as RIA dealmaking hits new highs.

By Leo Almazora
Creative Planning inks RVK deal to add $4.3 trillion in institutional assets
RIA NEWS SEP 16, 2026
Creative Planning inks RVK deal to add $4.3 trillion in institutional assets

The deal deepens the Kansas-based RIA giant's push into institutional consulting after a year of acquisitions spanning insurance, retirement and cross-border wealth work.

By Leo Almazora
Adam Dell's Domain Money lays off advisors, citing AI and efficiency
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2026
Adam Dell's Domain Money lays off advisors, citing AI and efficiency

The $43M RIA Domain Money reduced its advisor team after AI improvements let each advisor serve up to 150 clients, CEO says.

By Andrew Cohen
AlphaCore launches family office unit with $5B Streamline acquisition
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2026
AlphaCore launches family office unit with $5B Streamline acquisition

The independent wealth firm's latest move in Massachusetts a dedicated non-advisory platform for ultra-wealthy families as RIA family office spinoffs keep multiplying.

By Leo Almazora
Savant rebrands tax and consulting arm as it builds out advisory scope
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2026
Savant rebrands tax and consulting arm as it builds out advisory scope

Savant Wealth Management's tax subsidiary is taking a new name and two new partners as the RIA continues layering accounting services onto its wealth platform.

By Leo Almazora
Choreo hires another Edelman alum to newly created C-suite role
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2026
Choreo hires another Edelman alum to newly created C-suite role

Kelly O'Donnell is the fourth former Edelman Financial Engines leader to join the Chicago RIA's leadership in the past year.

By Leo Almazora
NewEdge Wealth pushes into Minnesota and Ohio in latest expansion
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2026
NewEdge Wealth pushes into Minnesota and Ohio in latest expansion

The No. 2-ranked RIA adds two new markets in weeks, with teams managing a combined $1.75 billion in client assets.

By Steve Randall
Credibility now comes with a supporting cast
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2026
Credibility now comes with a supporting cast

Daken Vanderburg on why knowing when to call in a specialist may say more about an advisor than trying to answer everything alone.

Robinhood bets revenue-share model can close RIA 'have-nots' gap
CUSTODIAN SEP 14, 2026
Robinhood bets revenue-share model can close RIA 'have-nots' gap

TradePMR's Scott Victoria says Robinhood Advisor Network's 25% revenue fee model better serves advisors than basis-point pricing in other RIA client referral programs.

By Andrew Cohen
Conquest opens AI planning engine to independent advisors
FINTECH SEP 14, 2026
Conquest opens AI planning engine to independent advisors

Self-serve access to Strategic Advice Manager promises onboarding in days, as RIAs weigh how deep to take AI adoption.

By Leo Almazora
Carson Group closes 50 integrated offices with Ohio acquisition
RIA NEWS SEP 14, 2026
Carson Group closes 50 integrated offices with Ohio acquisition

Elios Financial Group joins Carson Wealth as the Omaha RIA adds to a record year of industry dealmaking.

By Leo Almazora
SignatureFD launches specialized wealth practice for franchise owners
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 11, 2026
SignatureFD launches specialized wealth practice for franchise owners

New SignatureFD unit pairs wealth planning with franchise expertise to serve business owners across the US

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Mercer adds to Atlanta presence with veteran advisor from Northern Trust
RIA NEWS SEP 11, 2026
RIA moves: Mercer adds to Atlanta presence with veteran advisor from Northern Trust

Meanwhile, &Partners draws another Commonwealth practice, and Wealthcare welcomes a $550 million planning practice in the Northeast.

By Leo Almazora
OnePoint BFG, Modern Wealth expand Florida presence
RIA NEWS SEP 10, 2026
OnePoint BFG, Modern Wealth expand Florida presence

OnePoint BFG has added a $400 million team from Northwestern Mutual while Modern Wealth scooped a veteran-led team overseeing nearly $710 million in assets.

By Leo Almazora
How Lido Advisors became subadvisor to VanEck's first buffer ETF
ETFS SEP 09, 2026
How Lido Advisors became subadvisor to VanEck's first buffer ETF

New JULV fund buffers 20% of losses while capping upside, entering a defined-outcome category that's growing fast among advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Edelman Financial Engines brings fiduciary advice to small business plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING SEP 09, 2026
Edelman Financial Engines brings fiduciary advice to small business plans

New ADP-delivered solution gives small and mid-size businesses access to 3(38) fiduciary oversight and participant-level advice for one fee.

By Leo Almazora
Hightower Signature Wealth adds $1.6B Boston-area firm
RIA NEWS SEP 09, 2026
Hightower Signature Wealth adds $1.6B Boston-area firm

Boston Hill Advisors joins Hightower's national platform as the mega-RIA's latest Massachusetts move drives HTSW closer to its $50 billion target for 2026.

By Leo Almazora