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Cambridge Investment Research chases RIA assets
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 03, 2024
Cambridge Investment Research chases RIA assets

The firm is paying up to recruits if they move client assets to its in-house money management system.

By Bruce Kelly
Focus chugs along with hub merger strategy
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2024
Focus chugs along with hub merger strategy

The latest intra-network consolidation, involving a HNW and retirement plan practice in Illinois, is set to form a $14.5B wealth firm.

By Leo Almazora
EP Wealth snaps up $1.2B California practice
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2024
EP Wealth snaps up $1.2B California practice

The RIA's acquisition of Wacker Wealth Partners, its second deal this year, bolsters its presence in the state’s Central Coast region.

By Leo Almazora
SEC hammers Commonwealth with $93M in penalties over revenue sharing
COMPLIANCE APR 03, 2024
SEC hammers Commonwealth with $93M in penalties over revenue sharing

The penalty represents about one or two years of net income for the firm.

By Bruce Kelly
Sequoia Financial Group acquires $310M AUM Texas RIA
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2024
Sequoia Financial Group acquires $310M AUM Texas RIA

The deal increases Sequoia's footprint to 14 locations across eight states.

By Steve Randall
OneSeven welcomes $190M advisor to its growing network
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2024
OneSeven welcomes $190M advisor to its growing network

An Ohio-headquartered RIA's newest partner is joining from Edelman Financial Engines.

By Steve Randall
Will Wall Street banks avoid tough new climate-risk rules?
RIA NEWS APR 03, 2024
Will Wall Street banks avoid tough new climate-risk rules?

Potential for global rules has reportedly been thwarted by the Fed.

By Bloomberg
CalPERS taps New Zealander as new CIO for $495B fund
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 03, 2024
CalPERS taps New Zealander as new CIO for $495B fund

Stephen Gilmore currently oversees New Zealand's sovereign wealth fund.

By Bloomberg
Former AssetMark CEO Ahluwalia joins Hightower as president
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2024
Former AssetMark CEO Ahluwalia joins Hightower as president

RIAs should have ‘quality leadership teams,’ says Hightower CEO Bob Oros.

By Josh Welsh
OneDigital snaps up Texas-based wealth and retirement practice
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 02, 2024
OneDigital snaps up Texas-based wealth and retirement practice

The deal, the RIA's third this year, broadens its presence in the south-central US.

By Leo Almazora
Sanctuary welcomes UHNW duo from Merrill
WIREHOUSES APR 02, 2024
Sanctuary welcomes UHNW duo from Merrill

The firm adds a $700 million breakaway practice in North Carolina.

By Leo Almazora
Creative Planning lands $2.2B wealth powerhouse
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2024
Creative Planning lands $2.2B wealth powerhouse

Texas-based ML&R Wealth Management has been operating for more than 25 years.

By Leo Almazora
Ashton Thomas picks up $300M team from WealthSource
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2024
Ashton Thomas picks up $300M team from WealthSource

It's the second new team to join the firm in the past month.

By Steve Randall
Record-high down payment, six-figure salary: US homebuying essentials
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2024
Record-high down payment, six-figure salary: US homebuying essentials

Those who want to invest in residential real estate face significant barriers.

By Steve Randall
Oil at six-month high of $85, WTI up 1.6%
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2024
Oil at six-month high of $85, WTI up 1.6%

OPEC+ production cuts and strong demand have tightened the market.

By Bloomberg
Home insurance premiums heading still higher
LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES APR 01, 2024
Home insurance premiums heading still higher

The average premium for homeowners insurance is expected to rise 6 percent this year, following an increase of roughly 20 percent over the past two years, amid intensifying natural disasters.

By Bloomberg
Fidelity unveils next-gen campaigns in fight for financial literacy
RIA NEWS APR 01, 2024
Fidelity unveils next-gen campaigns in fight for financial literacy

The company is drafting its 74,000-plus army of associates to raise the bar on middle school and high school financial education.

By Leo Almazora
Clearstead acquires $5B wealth firm
RIA NEWS APR 01, 2024
Clearstead acquires $5B wealth firm

Deal for Virginia-based wealth and investment manager will result in an organization with $44 billion in AUA.

By Leo Almazora
Stratos swipes $500M team from RBC
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 01, 2024
Stratos swipes $500M team from RBC

The RIA adds a multigenerational advisor practice to its network in its first foray into northern Nevada.

By Leo Almazora
AlTi strikes deal for $5.6B East End Advisors
RIA NEWS APR 01, 2024
AlTi strikes deal for $5.6B East End Advisors

Firm extends ambitions for its ultra-high-net-worth business as it deepens its foothold in key family office center.

By Leo Almazora