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Factory Capital targets athletes and creators with institutional wealth management launch
RIA NEWS JUN 04, 2026
Factory Capital targets athletes and creators with institutional wealth management launch

New LA-based RIA combines traditional advisory services with cultural ecosystem spanning sports, entertainment and entrepreneurship.

By Steve Randall
SpaceX employees unite to pressure advisors on fees before blockbuster IPO
RIA NEWS JUN 04, 2026
SpaceX employees unite to pressure advisors on fees before blockbuster IPO

More than 1,000 current and former employees are reportedly negotiating with RIAs including Creative Planning and Corient for sub-0.5% advisory fees and tax-loss harvesting ahead of SpaceX's public debut.

By Andrew Cohen
FSI urges New Jersey to pass independent contractor legislation
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 04, 2026
FSI urges New Jersey to pass independent contractor legislation

Industry group submits testimony supporting S2782, which includes language shielding licensed financial professionals from the state's contentious new ABC test.

By Leo Almazora
LPL recruitment tear continues, as it brings in $2B team from PNC Private Bank
RIA NEWS JUN 04, 2026
LPL recruitment tear continues, as it brings in $2B team from PNC Private Bank

“Having an independent platform underneath us was incredibly important,” said Scott Gilliam of Align Private Wealth.

By James Rogers
Pathstone absorbs $12B Philadelphia RIA Mill Creek Capital
RIA NEWS JUN 04, 2026
Pathstone absorbs $12B Philadelphia RIA Mill Creek Capital

The deal creates one of the largest independent RIA footprints in the Philadelphia metro region, with more than $30 billion in combined client assets.

By Leo Almazora
Cresset, Callan Family Office tap veteran leaders for director roles
RIA NEWS JUN 03, 2026
Cresset, Callan Family Office tap veteran leaders for director roles

Cresset hires Evoke Advisors alum to expand New York presence while Callan sharpens its focus on philanthropic consulting, wealth, and legacy planning.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Modern Wealth snaps up $1.1B Florida firm to extend Eastern footprint
RIA NEWS JUN 03, 2026
RIA moves: Modern Wealth snaps up $1.1B Florida firm to extend Eastern footprint

Arax and Waverly also staged their own East Coast expansions by acquiring a family-owned practice and a Maryland-based wealth firm.

By Leo Almazora
Final call for nominations: Rising Stars 2026
RIA NEWS JUN 03, 2026
Final call for nominations: Rising Stars 2026

Help recognize excellence in wealth management before nominations close

By InvestmentNews
Advisor moves: Breakaway teams head for independence
RIA NEWS JUN 03, 2026
Advisor moves: Breakaway teams head for independence

N10 Holdings, Zenith Wealth Partners, and Golden Wealth Management each chart a new course.

By Steve Randall
Mariner, Savant, Cerity announce deals, expanding practice capabilities
RIA NEWS JUN 03, 2026
Mariner, Savant, Cerity announce deals, expanding practice capabilities

Entertainment and tax are among the additional expertise acquired by RIAs, with two deals in California and one in New Mexico.

By Steve Randall
Bluespring Wealth launches dedicated RIA entity to take compliance burden off partner firms
RIA NEWS JUN 02, 2026
Bluespring Wealth launches dedicated RIA entity to take compliance burden off partner firms

Five partner firms will be among the first to transition into the new structure as the platform builds scale.

By Steve Randall
Mariner discloses cloud breach impacting nearly 9,000 individuals
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE JUN 02, 2026
Mariner discloses cloud breach impacting nearly 9,000 individuals

A November hacking incident involving cloud apps used by three employee exposed names, Social Security numbers, and other account data, the mega-RIA said.

By Leo Almazora
CW Advisors adds California RIA in latest western push
RIA NEWS JUN 02, 2026
CW Advisors adds California RIA in latest western push

The Osaic subsidiary targets Southern California with its Catalina Capital deal, adding another foothold as it pursues high-net-worth growth across the Western US.

By Leo Almazora
Wealthspire's Ground Control targets UK golf market with Arena Wealth deal
RIA NEWS JUN 02, 2026
Wealthspire's Ground Control targets UK golf market with Arena Wealth deal

The deal marks Ground Control's second UK transaction in under two years as US wealth platforms race to stake out overseas territory.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: DayMark lands $820M Morgan Stanley team, Perennial recruits Edward Jones advisor
RIA NEWS JUN 02, 2026
Advisor moves: DayMark lands $820M Morgan Stanley team, Perennial recruits Edward Jones advisor

Firms continue to attract talent from larger entities to fuel rapid expansion.

By Steve Randall
$77B MAI Capital acquires Dallas RIA to expand ultra-high-net-worth reach
RIA NEWS JUN 01, 2026
$77B MAI Capital acquires Dallas RIA to expand ultra-high-net-worth reach

The Cleveland-based wealth manager adds veteran-founded Service Academy Capital Management to Evoke, its UHNW division.

By Leo Almazora
EverNest joins Focus after bitter split with Sanctuary Wealth
RIA NEWS MAY 29, 2026
EverNest joins Focus after bitter split with Sanctuary Wealth

The Carmel, Indiana RIA grew nearly 150% in assets since severing ties with its first backer following a FINRA dispute.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo welcomes back $550M advisor duo from Ameriprise
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 29, 2026
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo welcomes back $550M advisor duo from Ameriprise

Meanwhile, Raymond James' employee arm adds a defector from D.A. Davidson, and South Carolina-based RIA Ballast Rock Private Wealth recruits a new advisor.

By Leo Almazora
RIAs broaden ETF lineups in Q1 2026, with real assets and active managers leading the charge
ETFS MAY 28, 2026
RIAs broaden ETF lineups in Q1 2026, with real assets and active managers leading the charge

New AdvizorPro data analysis reveals advisors are adding funds at a steady clip, while defense, commodities, and international equity quietly take share.

By Leo Almazora
Going the distance: America’s best wealth management teams revealed
RIA NEWS MAY 28, 2026
Going the distance: America’s best wealth management teams revealed

Presenting this year’s 5-Star Wealth Management Teams with strategic growth and expansion

By InvestmentNews