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Georgia Tech baseball legend Danny Hall joins Atlanta RIA BIP Wealth
RIA NEWS SEP 25, 2025
Georgia Tech baseball legend Danny Hall joins Atlanta RIA BIP Wealth

After retiring as No. 10 all-time in wins for NCAA D-I baseball coaches, Danny Hall has joined BIP Wealth as its VP of strategic growth to help grow the firm's baseball division and broader reach serving college and professional athletes.

By Andrew Cohen
Advisor moves: $1.3B Northwestern advisor team hops to LPL
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 25, 2025
Advisor moves: $1.3B Northwestern advisor team hops to LPL

RBC has also lured a billion-dollar advisor from JPMorgan, while Raymond James and Osaic reel in more ex-LPL advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Wirehouses lead alternatives adoption, RIAs face strategic crossroads
ALTERNATIVES SEP 24, 2025
Wirehouses lead alternatives adoption, RIAs face strategic crossroads

Survey reveals adoption gaps and opportunities for financial advisors across channels

By Steve Randall
Why securities-based lending has become 'table stakes'
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 24, 2025
Why securities-based lending has become 'table stakes'

TIAA Wealth Management's head of wealth products sees more clients looking for a "one-stop shop" experience, making the ability to offer "liquidity without liquidation" a must for advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Chilton Trust taps Jennifer Lee as new president and CEO
RIA NEWS SEP 24, 2025
Chilton Trust taps Jennifer Lee as new president and CEO

The veteran leader from PNC brings experience working with UHNW clients, endowments, and foundations to her new role.

By Leo Almazora
$129B Merrill breakaway team launches with Dynasty as wirehouse files lawsuit
WIREHOUSES SEP 24, 2025
$129B Merrill breakaway team launches with Dynasty as wirehouse files lawsuit

Atlanta-based OpenArc launches as an independent RIA while Merrill Lynch files suit over alleged "corporate raid."

By Leo Almazora
Osaic picks up around $800M AUM through veteran advisor, female-led firm
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 24, 2025
Osaic picks up around $800M AUM through veteran advisor, female-led firm

Two new firms have been created by advisors seeking greater independence.

By Steve Randall
Robinhood takes aim at Schwab, legacy custodians with TradePMR's Asset Match
CUSTODIAN SEP 23, 2025
Robinhood takes aim at Schwab, legacy custodians with TradePMR's Asset Match

"I think this is the exact time and perfect opportunity for TradePMR and Robinhood to do this because many custodians run retail businesses that compete directly with advisors for end-client relationships," TradePMR's Robb Baldwin told InvestmentNews.

By Andrew Cohen
Savvy Wealth hires first-ever CIO in bid to elevate in-house investments
RIA NEWS SEP 23, 2025
Savvy Wealth hires first-ever CIO in bid to elevate in-house investments

Having broken past the $3 billion AUM mark, the tech-forward RIA platform has hired a veteran leader to lead efforts to upscale its portfolio and investment decision-making capabilities.

By Leo Almazora
Search begins for the Best Places to Work 2026
RIA NEWS SEP 23, 2025
Search begins for the Best Places to Work 2026

Highlight your organization's culture, benefits, and programs that make it a leading workplace.

By InvestmentNews
Robinhood Social could be 'blind leading the blind,' Altruist's Jason Wenk warns
RIA NEWS SEP 22, 2025
Robinhood Social could be 'blind leading the blind,' Altruist's Jason Wenk warns

Robinhood "financial superapp" includes plans for a new social network that could have additional risks, Altruist CEO Jason Wenk told InvestmentNews, as other RIAs applaud Robinhood's transparent approach to social trading.

By Andrew Cohen
How OBBBA's SALT provisions could shape charitable giving strategies
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2025
How OBBBA's SALT provisions could shape charitable giving strategies

Wealth firm leaders weigh in on the "significant opportunity" for tax-deductible gifts before year-end, and what advisors should keep in mind during philanthropic conversations.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Elevation Point lands $1.4B breakaway team from UBS
RIA NEWS SEP 22, 2025
RIA moves: Elevation Point lands $1.4B breakaway team from UBS

Also, MAI Capital and Carson Group have expanded their footprints in Florida, Ohio, and Illinois with new RIA partners

By Leo Almazora
Advisors achieve record growth and profitability in 2024, reveals latest IN Advisor Benchmarking Study
RIA NEWS SEP 22, 2025
Advisors achieve record growth and profitability in 2024, reveals latest IN Advisor Benchmarking Study

In 2024, US financial advisory firms saw record growth in assets, revenues, and profits, driven by markets and transformation.

Aprio acquires $1.8B RIA as part of Midwest accounting firm deal
RIA NEWS SEP 22, 2025
Aprio acquires $1.8B RIA as part of Midwest accounting firm deal

The acquired firm will become part of Aprio Wealth Management.

By Steve Randall
Durbin's drive
RIA NEWS SEP 19, 2025
Durbin's drive

Inside Mike Durbin and Cetera's quest to make 'big' feel 'small.'

By Gregg Greenberg
RIA moves: Carson's merger machine adds $570M RIA in Ohio
RIA NEWS SEP 19, 2025
RIA moves: Carson's merger machine adds $570M RIA in Ohio

Elsewhere in New York, RIA succession incubator Uniting Wealth Partners has welcomed a Rochester, NY-based practice.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Osaic, Raymond James acquire more Commonwealth advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 18, 2025
Advisor moves: Osaic, Raymond James acquire more Commonwealth advisors

Meanwhile, LPL welcomes a $400 million planning-focused team from Edward Jones in southeast Missouri.

By Leo Almazora
Unlocking growth and profitability: The 2025 InvestmentNews Advisor Benchmarking Study
RIA NEWS SEP 18, 2025
Unlocking growth and profitability: The 2025 InvestmentNews Advisor Benchmarking Study

Advisory firms are entering a new era—our 2025 Benchmarking Study reveals key performance, profitability, and compensation trends nationwide.

RIA M&A booms, but missteps after closing can derail success
RIA NEWS SEP 17, 2025
RIA M&A booms, but missteps after closing can derail success

From delayed communication and client attrition to cultural clashes, neglected next-gen talent, and integration misfires, industry leaders share risks of M&A that emerge once the ink has dried.

By Andrew Cohen