Acquisition takes firm’s total client assets above $132 billion following a strong end to the year’s M&A.
Firm’s head of RIA client strategy talks to InvestmentNews about current trends, 2026 expectations for the industry.
Major Wall Street figure in ‘milestone’ acquisition
Judge moves to preserve disputed brokerage assets tied to alleged client losses.
Anchorage’s move comes as custodians, including RIA giant Schwab, ramp up crypto offerings.
After an executive shuffle last month, the "Schwoomerang" leader from LPL is stepping up as the RIA custody giant looks to address growing complexity in the RIA space.
EP Wealth also expanded in Phoenix with a father-and-son led planning firm, while Integrated Partners extended its reach in Michigan.
Coasting off its summer rebrand, the New Jersey-based RIA is leaning on its W2 advisor equity model and Rise Growth backing as it builds out a national footprint.
Elsewhere, mega-RIA Mercer Advisors expanded in Idaho with a female-led boutique firm, while AssetMark adds another $3 billion in client assets.
Fed easing, wealth M&A and platform strategies keep asset and wealth managers active on deals
Big money firm is among the latest moves in the wealth management space
Focus Financial says its latest CEO change was part of a succession plan, but the $520 billion RIA's transition gives the market only about seven weeks of public notice.
New estate and retirement income tools widen the planning playbook for Cetera’s 12,000 advisors, with an eye on tax, financial security, and multi-generational relationships.
The $520 billion mega-RIA is handing the reins to Adam Birenbaum, with Michael Nathanson stepping into a board chair role for the firm's next growth phase.
Also, health-focused RIA Earned Wealth Advisors has added $1 billion in AUM, while a 25-year veteran Stifel advisor hops to Indivisible Partners.
Bluespring's acquisition-led strategy brought in more than $6 billion, while Concurrent’s minority-stake model helped drive a 50% jump in assets.
Firms boost respective employee, independent wealth management teams
Cerity’s $10 million stake gives its advisors a front-row role in NPM-run liquidity programs, with planning support tied to employee tender proceeds.
Mercer also expanded in Portland with Thompson Advisory’s $260 million book, while Waverly picks up a $257 million Pennsylvania shop.
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