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'Vision, resilience, and momentum': How Schwab sees the evolving RIA story
FINTECH SEP 17, 2025
'Vision, resilience, and momentum': How Schwab sees the evolving RIA story

Jon Beatty, head of Schwab Advisor Services, explains how independent advisors are reshaping their business models around client trust, AI, and new client growth.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: M&A momentum continues at Waverly, Moneta, Private Advisor Group
RIA NEWS SEP 17, 2025
RIA moves: M&A momentum continues at Waverly, Moneta, Private Advisor Group

Waverly lands its 25th deal since 2021 with a tax-focused RIA in Ohio, while independent RIAs Moneta and Private Advisor Group announce mergers in New Jersey and Michigan.

By Leo Almazora
What's next for independent advisors? Study highlights evolution beyond financial advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 17, 2025
What's next for independent advisors? Study highlights evolution beyond financial advice

Report shows RIAs are investing in trust, tech and talent.

By Steve Randall
CapWealth, World Investment Advisors boost leadership teams with new hires
RIA NEWS SEP 16, 2025
CapWealth, World Investment Advisors boost leadership teams with new hires

Industry veterans join RIAs from Bank of America, Hightower Advisors.

By Steve Randall
Is job hugging a smart financial bet? An RIA advisor weighs in
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
Is job hugging a smart financial bet? An RIA advisor weighs in

With next-generation workers facing the hardest hit, Senior Wealth Advisor says weighing other job opportunities and maintaining healthy savings habits will continue to be critical.

By Leo Almazora
Allworth scoops Osaic's Jeffrey Green as new chief people officer
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 15, 2025
Allworth scoops Osaic's Jeffrey Green as new chief people officer

Green is joining the California-based RIA with more than 15 years of experience, including his most recent stint as Osaic's human resources chief.

By Leo Almazora
Corient makes Connecticut debut with $4.5B Northeast Financial Consultants
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
Corient makes Connecticut debut with $4.5B Northeast Financial Consultants

The $260 billion consolidator continues its growth in the family office space with a new stake in New England.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: MAI Capital Management, &Partners expand national platforms
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
RIA moves: MAI Capital Management, &Partners expand national platforms

The two serial acquirers added new partners on separate sides of the map, including a $570 million Bay Area RIA and a $600 million planning-focused firm in Pennsylvania.

By Leo Almazora
Future Proof CEO Matt Middleton: In the technology age, 'never bet against humans'
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
Future Proof CEO Matt Middleton: In the technology age, 'never bet against humans'

The founder and CEO shared with InvestmentNews his thoughts of Future Proof's evolution and how his approach — combined with technology — is elevating the wealth management industry.

By Andy Burt
Many Clients Want 401(k) Advice. SDBAs Offer a Simple, Compliant Way to Help
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
Many Clients Want 401(k) Advice. SDBAs Offer a Simple, Compliant Way to Help

Advising on held-away retirement assets can pose challenges. Self-directed brokerage accounts offer a path forward.

Altruist CEO Jason Wenk on Future Proof, Ritholtz partnership, and Robinhood
CUSTODIAN SEP 12, 2025
Altruist CEO Jason Wenk on Future Proof, Ritholtz partnership, and Robinhood

InvestmentNews caught up with Altruist CEO Jason Wenk after his time at Future Proof to discuss the conference, Altruist's deal with Josh Brown's Ritholtz Wealth Management, and Robinhood's planned entry into the RIA custody market.

By Andrew Cohen
RIA moves: Sanctuary adds ex-army veteran advisor from Morgan Stanley
RIA NEWS SEP 12, 2025
RIA moves: Sanctuary adds ex-army veteran advisor from Morgan Stanley

Parkwoods Wealth Partners also extended its reach in Indiana as a $350 million RIA joins the firm.

By Leo Almazora
LinePoint Partners, Stephens add new HNW planning leaders
RIA NEWS SEP 12, 2025
LinePoint Partners, Stephens add new HNW planning leaders

Dan Cole joins LinePoint as its new CFO, while Jason Thomas steps in to lead tax strategy at Stephens' private wealth division.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: $1B Ameriprise team joins Wells Fargo's FiNet
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 11, 2025
Advisor moves: $1B Ameriprise team joins Wells Fargo's FiNet

Ameriprise has also added a $130 million advisor from PNC, while a former pro golfer from LPL takes to Cetera's tax-focused community, Avantax.

By Leo Almazora
Bogart Wealth to give equity to all employees by end of 2025
RIA NEWS SEP 11, 2025
Bogart Wealth to give equity to all employees by end of 2025

"At the end of this year, every employee is going to have equity, and part of annual compensation will include profit interest rates going forward," James Bogart told InvestmentNews in an exclusive. The $3 billion RIA aims to reach $22 billion AUM by 2033.

By Andrew Cohen
How Focus' new chief strategy officer is considering organic growth, external M&A, and unification
RIA NEWS SEP 10, 2025
How Focus' new chief strategy officer is considering organic growth, external M&A, and unification

Travis Danysh explains how the mega-RIA network is "[presenting advisors] with a brighter future for themselves, their employees, and their clients."

By Leo Almazora
The future of Future Proof: Innovation, lived experiences drive growth
RIA NEWS SEP 10, 2025
The future of Future Proof: Innovation, lived experiences drive growth

Wealthspire's Julie Penwell and Lionshares startup CEO Sofia Massie share insights on how to embrace being innovators and entrepreneurs in wealth management.

By Andy Burt
Bernstein Private Wealth taps former UBS and Northern Trust leaders for key US roles
RIA NEWS SEP 10, 2025
Bernstein Private Wealth taps former UBS and Northern Trust leaders for key US roles

Gregory Kadet and Cecily Bolding have been given managing director roles at the firm's private wealth offices in the Rocky Mountains and Dallas, Texas.

By Leo Almazora
Meet InvestmentNews' 5-Star RIA firms for 2025
RIA NEWS SEP 10, 2025
Meet InvestmentNews' 5-Star RIA firms for 2025

From a performance-first mindset to high-touch service and talent development, the inaugural report on top-performing firms shows how top firms achieve significant asset and client growth.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: LPL scoops $1.8B quintet from UBS
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 09, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL scoops $1.8B quintet from UBS

An ex-Ameriprise duo has also joined LPL in Virginia, while Raymond James welcomes advisors from Edward Jones and Oppenheimer to its network.

By Leo Almazora