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Schwab's referral hike has RIAs fighting for fewer leads, recruiter says
RIA NEWS AUG 24, 2026
Schwab's referral hike has RIAs fighting for fewer leads, recruiter says

Windward Recruiting's Chris Bisenius describes the "threat" RIAs face as Schwab prepares to raise its client asset referral minimum again, this time to $5 million.

By Andrew Cohen
Levitt Capital Management opens New York base, eyes growing transatlantic wealth niche
RIA NEWS AUG 24, 2026
Levitt Capital Management opens New York base, eyes growing transatlantic wealth niche

Levitt Capital Management, headquartered in Nice, has opened a Rockefeller Center office to serve the growing population of Americans living in Europe — the latest sign of a transatlantic wealth management land grab.

By James Rogers
RIA dealmaking accelerates as three firms hit AUM milestones
RIA NEWS AUG 21, 2026
RIA dealmaking accelerates as three firms hit AUM milestones

Wealth Consulting Group, Coastline and Maridea report fresh capital, acquisitions and asset growth as advisor M&A keeps climbing.

By Leo Almazora
Ahead of the Women Advisor Summit, Cathy Curtis has a message for women advisors: Start your own RIA
RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2026
Ahead of the Women Advisor Summit, Cathy Curtis has a message for women advisors: Start your own RIA

“It was a dream for me to be a financial advisor,” says Cathy Curtis of Curtis Financial Planning.

By James Rogers
Carson Group adds $405M Northwestern Mutual team in Atlanta
RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2026
Carson Group adds $405M Northwestern Mutual team in Atlanta

Yari Capital's move to Carson continues a run of additions for the $62 billion firm, days after it hired a veteran recruiter from Osaic.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement inks 'coming home' deal with Oklahoma RIA
RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2026
Wealth Enhancement inks 'coming home' deal with Oklahoma RIA

Servo Wealth Management's $210 million book brings the Minneapolis consolidator's total client assets further past $160 billion.

By Leo Almazora
Omaha-based RIA Stevens Capital Partners nears $1B, buys Dallas CPA firm
RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2026
Omaha-based RIA Stevens Capital Partners nears $1B, buys Dallas CPA firm

The deal to acquire a 300-client tax firm sets up much-needed succession for its 80-year-old founder, while joining a widening trend of tax service integration among RIAs.

By Leo Almazora
Kestra Financial names Kelly Apple as head of wealth management
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 20, 2026
Kestra Financial names Kelly Apple as head of wealth management

Austin, Texas headquartered firm taps former BlackRock managing director following an internal leadership shuffle.

By Steve Randall
Advisors need a multi-year business plan, not a quick win: AE Wealth's Shannon Larson
RIA NEWS AUG 19, 2026
Advisors need a multi-year business plan, not a quick win: AE Wealth's Shannon Larson

“One of the disciplines, I think, that's critical for advisors is multi-year business planning,” said AE Wealth Management President Shannon Larson.

By James Rogers
MAI Capital expands in California with $551 million OG Private Wealth deal
RIA NEWS AUG 18, 2026
MAI Capital expands in California with $551 million OG Private Wealth deal

The Cleveland-based RIA's latest tie-up extends the firm's national footprint into the Golden State, where opinions continue to be split over a contentious billionaire wealth tax proposal.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement extends acquisition streak with Washington state deal
RIA NEWS AUG 18, 2026
Wealth Enhancement extends acquisition streak with Washington state deal

The Olympia, Washington firm's retirement planning expertise reinforces the consolidator's growth momentum to exceed $160 billion in client assets.

By Leo Almazora
MAI Capital pushes into Atlanta with Waypoint Wealth deal
RIA NEWS AUG 17, 2026
MAI Capital pushes into Atlanta with Waypoint Wealth deal

Fueled by a recent shot in the arm from private equity firm Carlyle, MAI adds a $490 million Atlanta RIA as it keeps building out its national footprint.

By Leo Almazora
Carson taps Osaic recruiting veteran as independent channel expansion continues
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 17, 2026
Carson taps Osaic recruiting veteran as independent channel expansion continues

With experience from Goldman Sachs and TD Ameritrade, the RIA's newest SVP hire adds to a recent wave of executive departures from hybrid Osaic.

By Leo Almazora
People moves: RIA channel draws senior talent across wealth management ecosystem
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2026
People moves: RIA channel draws senior talent across wealth management ecosystem

Dealmakers, distributors and support platforms all moved to strengthen their independent advisor footholds this week.

By Steve Randall
Forbes fires top editor for secret payment from financial advisor ranking firm: New York Times
RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2026
Forbes fires top editor for secret payment from financial advisor ranking firm: New York Times

Randall Lane, Forbes’ editor, took cash from consultant the publication used for advisor lists.  

By Bruce Kelly
At Women Advisor Summit, Carolyn McClanahan to tackle the financial challenges of aging
RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2026
At Women Advisor Summit, Carolyn McClanahan to tackle the financial challenges of aging

The physician and CFP will discuss cognitive decline, healthcare planning and family conversations at the November event.

By Hallie Diamant
Edelman Financial Engines taps OneDigital alum as first retirement advisory chief
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2026
Edelman Financial Engines taps OneDigital alum as first retirement advisory chief

Christian Mango is joining the PE-backed RIA giant to grow retirement plan services as it deepens its workplace-to-wealth strategy

By Leo Almazora
OpenArc Corporate Advisory broadens fiduciary reach into workplace benefits search
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2026
OpenArc Corporate Advisory broadens fiduciary reach into workplace benefits search

OpenArc's institutional consulting arm adds RFP-driven provider evaluations as it builds out its post-Merrill fiduciary practice.

By Leo Almazora
Hightower's Signature Wealth platform adds $275 million Pennsylvania firm
RIA NEWS AUG 11, 2026
Hightower's Signature Wealth platform adds $275 million Pennsylvania firm

Valley Financial Group joins the fast-growing HTSW model as Hightower pushes toward $50 billion in assets under management this year.

By Leo Almazora
SEIA hires LPL tax veteran, deepens family office push
RIA NEWS AUG 10, 2026
SEIA hires LPL tax veteran, deepens family office push

A new tax entity and Baker Tilly partnership deepen the $30 billion RIA's push into complex planning for wealthy clients.

By Leo Almazora