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BIP Wealth becomes 15th RIA to score minority investment from Constellation Wealth Capital
RIA NEWS FEB 24, 2026
BIP Wealth becomes 15th RIA to score minority investment from Constellation Wealth Capital

Atlanta-based BIP Wealth plans to target RIAs with $250M to $1.5B in assets in M&A as it eyes growing from its current $5.5 billion total AUM to $20 billion and beyond.

By Andrew Cohen
RIA moves: Beacon Pointe adds $1.2B ensemble to bolster Northeast footprint
RIA NEWS FEB 24, 2026
RIA moves: Beacon Pointe adds $1.2B ensemble to bolster Northeast footprint

Meanwhile, a new venture at Integrated Partners sharpens its support for entrepreneurs going through complex transitions, and New York-based Aspen Standard Wealth announces a new president.

By Leo Almazora
From the front lines to the front office: Bronze Star veteran shares practice wisdom
RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2026
From the front lines to the front office: Bronze Star veteran shares practice wisdom

Drawing on battlefield lessons, 2025 Advisor of the Year Award winner Dennis Morton sounds off on the perils of complacency, succession blind spots, and the human edge advisors must defend in an AI era.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo bags $3.1B advisor duo from JPMorgan
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS FEB 23, 2026
Advisor moves: Wells Fargo bags $3.1B advisor duo from JPMorgan

Meanwhile, Janney lands a billion-dollar team from Merrill in Delaware, and two longtime Edelman advisors hopped to Prime Capital Financial in the Northeast.

By Leo Almazora
Mercer, Sowell bolster growth agendas with leadership additions
RIA NEWS FEB 23, 2026
Mercer, Sowell bolster growth agendas with leadership additions

RIAs deepen expansion strategies through market leadership hires and new enterprise growth roles.

By Steve Randall
LPL Financial recruits UBS veteran Tom Madigan to Thimble Island Private Wealth
RIA NEWS FEB 20, 2026
LPL Financial recruits UBS veteran Tom Madigan to Thimble Island Private Wealth

The long-time wirehouse advisor joins LPL through its Strategic Wealth Services Program.

By Steve Randall
Morgan Stanley’s Brett Cohen joins Evolve Private Wealth citing ‘structural’ issues with wirehouse model
WIREHOUSES FEB 20, 2026
Morgan Stanley’s Brett Cohen joins Evolve Private Wealth citing ‘structural’ issues with wirehouse model

Former senior advisor at Wall Street firm tells InvestmentNews how large organizations have limited ability to adapt to evolving landscape.

By Steve Randall
Legal: SEC charges fund managers with defrauding investors in $12M fund
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 20, 2026
Legal: SEC charges fund managers with defrauding investors in $12M fund

False contract claims, inflated leasing numbers, and millions in fees investors never knew about.

By Tez Romero
Legal: Investor sues crypto firm, alleges Ponzi scheme with 48% guaranteed returns
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE FEB 20, 2026
Legal: Investor sues crypto firm, alleges Ponzi scheme with 48% guaranteed returns

The guaranteed returns stopped. The excuses didn't.

By Tez Romero
Elevation Point fuels Atlanta RIA launch with minority stake in $1.3B breakaway team
RIA NEWS FEB 19, 2026
Elevation Point fuels Atlanta RIA launch with minority stake in $1.3B breakaway team

Strategic backing delivers capital, infrastructure and institutional resources for growth for former UBS advisors.

By Steve Randall
Constellation-backed Bogart Wealth prepares to enter M&A market
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2026
Constellation-backed Bogart Wealth prepares to enter M&A market

After reaching $3.5 billion AUM driven entirely by organic growth, Virginia-based firm targets acquisitions between $400M and $3B in assets as part of its aim to reach $22 billion by 2033.

By Andrew Cohen
Compound Planning CEO lays out 2026 vision
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2026
Compound Planning CEO lays out 2026 vision

The digital-first family office is doubling down on legal, compliance, and content leadership after crossing $4 billion in assets.

By Leo Almazora
Former Osaic exec named president of AE Wealth as Kansas-based firm aims for mega-RIA status
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2026
Former Osaic exec named president of AE Wealth as Kansas-based firm aims for mega-RIA status

With a goal of hitting $250 billion in assets by 2035, the wealth platform is betting on leadership steeped in advisor transitions and full-service wealth management.

By Leo Almazora
Merit grabs another former Commonwealth firm, adds $208 million practice in Pennsylvania expansion
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2026
Merit grabs another former Commonwealth firm, adds $208 million practice in Pennsylvania expansion

“The pipeline continues to grow and we will see more announcements in the coming months,” said Tyler Vernon, managing principal at Merit Financial.

By James Rogers
People moves: Aprio Wealth, World Investment Advisors announce senior leadership hires
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2026
People moves: Aprio Wealth, World Investment Advisors announce senior leadership hires

Firms strengthen executive ranks to support expansion, compliance and advisor growth.

By Steve Randall
Advisor moves: LPL, Raymond James, Ascentis add advisors managing more than $900M
RIA NEWS FEB 18, 2026
Advisor moves: LPL, Raymond James, Ascentis add advisors managing more than $900M

Firms keep up 2026’s strong flow of advisor moves so far.

By Steve Randall
Mercer adds RFG and Savant Wealth alums to tap growth markets
RIA NEWS FEB 17, 2026
Mercer adds RFG and Savant Wealth alums to tap growth markets

Abby Salameh will lead Mercer's New Jersey and greater Philadelphia markets, while Chris Walters will oversee the San Diego market.

By James Rogers
Call for nominations: $100M Club-Top Female Advisors 2026
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY FEB 17, 2026
Call for nominations: $100M Club-Top Female Advisors 2026

Put women leaders in the spotlight for their $100M achievement and their client impact

By InvestmentNews
Personal financial advisors in these states are paid the most for the lowest AUM
RIA NEWS FEB 17, 2026
Personal financial advisors in these states are paid the most for the lowest AUM

A handful of U.S. states pay top advisor salaries despite limited assets, reshaping hiring and growth strategies

By Kiernan Green
RIA moves: MAI Capital strikes deal for West Virginia’s longest-running RIA
RIA NEWS FEB 17, 2026
RIA moves: MAI Capital strikes deal for West Virginia’s longest-running RIA

Firm marks 20th acquisition in around two years and boost AUM to more than $73B.

By Steve Randall