Elsewhere, Indianapolis-headquartered indie Sapient Capital nabbed a $1 billion JPMorgan advisor in a recruitment first, while another duo also left the wirehouse to join Wells Fargo.
The two CD&R portfolio companies' alliance will enable Focus to leverage Vialto’s deep cross-border expertise and 6,500-strong team.
The deal for the $34 billion wealth firm comes as PE-backed transactions set a new annual record, while the SEC puts a spotlight on compliance risks for advisers being acquired.
The deal will help Edward Jones provide a more comprehensive wealth management offering.
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Following a new custodial partnership and ongoing AI-led strategy, the platform's latest industry-leading update brings live account information into advisor conversations.
An advisor trio has also splintered off from Raymond James to another firm in Florida, while Janney adds $800 million in assets with a double addition.
Carson Group also added another $1.45 billion team in Ohio, while Utah-based Diversify further extend its reach in Boston.
Signature Estate & Investment Advisors, currently managing $30 billion in assets, is ramping up its M&A strategy with an eye toward potential “mergers of equals” as it targets $100 billion by 2030.
Also, The Mather Group adds a $300M West Coast RIA, while Arkadios Capital supports a $700M Commonwealth team's break from LPL.
Advisors speak out on how rapid growth in the RIA industry could be costing next-gen professionals, and ways for firms to nurture their younger talent.
“Culture and strategy aren’t separate for us; they’re the same thing,” Prospera president Tarah Williams said.
Newly independent Intellebox.ai aims to unify client engagement, workflow automation, and compliance for advisory firms through artificial intelligence.
A closer look at how Concentric's lot-level precision and tax optimization are changing the math on customization.
Under a newly created position, Leshinsky will lead Cresset’s national strategy for attracting top advisory teams as the firm expands its executive ranks and surpasses $78 billion in assets.
At the sixth annual Women to Watch Awards, female financial leaders celebrated progress and shared experiences and highlighted how women increasingly shape wealth management.
Former $6B managing directors Cleary and Devine's two-decade partnership drives 71 West Capital Partners.
Co-founder and CTO talks about discipline, mission, and the future of high-stakes tech.
Brad Losson steps into key leadership role as Schwab emphasizes continuity and support for independent advisors.
New study shows most adult kids feel ready for inheritance while parents stay silent on wealth plans.
