The Joe Duran-backed New Jersey RIA’s latest partnership with a two-decade veteran broker in Minneapolis extends its growth strategy in the Midwest.
Group joins the firm’s employee channel, citing culture, leadership access and long-term fit.
Barry Ritholtz is selling a portion of his ownership to broaden advisor equity at the $7.6 billion RIA, keeping the firm fully employee-owned and independent of outside capital.
The non-profit dedicated to advancing pro bono planning work has updated its board leadership with executives from Corebridge Financial and Schwab Advisory Services.
Regulatory filings show Larry Weinzapfel allegedly did not address a dozen audit deficiencies within required timelines, prompting his discharge from the $55 billion RIA network.
Meanwhile, Cetera announces another acquisition in its employee-based RIA arm, while Carson Group acquires another longtime partner firm.
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Brandon Cox, a former Edward Jones and Commonwealth advisor, launched the RIA on Raymond James’ lesser-known custody platform after deciding broker-dealer model no longer delivered enough value.
New RIA launch at Farmers, SLK rebrand highlight expanding wealth management ambitions.
Mission Wealth’s Renee Hennessee explains how clear guardrails, practical pilots, and manager-led coaching can help advisors adopt AI without losing the human touch.
Nearly 5,700 advisors now use Altruist, which says “many, many advisors” have come to its platform after Schwab's squeeze on its RIA referral program.
RIA deal volume hits new high as aging advisors, PE capital and client demands fuel consolidation.
Firms expand footprints and partner rosters as advisors weigh scale, succession and support.
Longtime Chicago-based investing leader Joel Hirsh will chair a global committee overseeing public, fixed income, and alternative strategies.
Elsewhere, NorthRock Partners adds an Ameriprise team to cross the $11 billion AUM mark, while Elevation Point adds a Merrill Lynch team overseeing $900 million in assets.
Also, a pair of multigenerational advisor teams from UBS have defected in quick succession, moving to RBC and Raymond James.
President Joe Skarda says its wealth management arm is attracting recruits with an entrepreneurial, RIA-like environment that avoids "bureaucratic red tape" of larger platforms.
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