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EP Wealth adds CFO, elevates client chief as growth accelerates
RIA NEWS SEP 22, 2026
EP Wealth adds CFO, elevates client chief as growth accelerates

The Torrance, Califronia-based RIA names John McConnell CFO and promotes Erin Voisin as it builds out leadership after a run of acquisitions.

By Leo Almazora
Hightower taps Vanguard vet as president, shuffles Signature Wealth leadership
RIA NEWS SEP 22, 2026
Hightower taps Vanguard vet as president, shuffles Signature Wealth leadership

The moves come as Hightower Signature Wealth nears its first anniversary with more than $40 billion in AUM.

By Leo Almazora
Composition Wealth names general counsel and head of advisors in leadership push
RIA NEWS SEP 22, 2026
Composition Wealth names general counsel and head of advisors in leadership push

The $12 billion RIA adds two 20-year industry veterans as it accelerates national expansion.

By Steve Randall
Concurrent adds $425 million Houston team as breakaway wave continues
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 21, 2026
Concurrent adds $425 million Houston team as breakaway wave continues

Winstone Wealth Partners joins Concurrent from Raymond James, pushing the RIA platform's assets past $23 billion this year.

By Leo Almazora
Cerity Partners enters Iowa with Gilbert & Cook deal
RIA NEWS SEP 18, 2026
Cerity Partners enters Iowa with Gilbert & Cook deal

The acquisition of $2 billion Gilbert & Cook extends a buying spree for the ultra-high-net-worth firm that has already touched six states this year.

By Leo Almazora
Crescent Grove Advisors names Andrew Krei CIO for next decade of growth
RIA NEWS SEP 18, 2026
Crescent Grove Advisors names Andrew Krei CIO for next decade of growth

The boutique RIA with $5 billion in AUM taps insider CIO as middle-market firms race to build next-generation leadership

By Leo Almazora
This is what advisors should do before they think about a move, says Jared Rabinowitz of Q Wealth
RIA NEWS SEP 18, 2026
This is what advisors should do before they think about a move, says Jared Rabinowitz of Q Wealth

“At the end of the day, the move can't just be all about money,” said Jared Rabinowitz at Future Proof

By James Rogers
Sanctuary Wealth adds estate, M&A and marketing leaders to boost partner support
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 17, 2026
Sanctuary Wealth adds estate, M&A and marketing leaders to boost partner support

The breakaway-focused platform's senior hires from Wells Fargo, Bluespring and Hightower deepen its bench for growth and succession planning.

By Leo Almazora
'We surprised a lot of people': Josh Brown eyes big future after Ritholtz succession move
RIA NEWS SEP 16, 2026
'We surprised a lot of people': Josh Brown eyes big future after Ritholtz succession move

“Our goal is to create as many employee shareholders as we can,” said Ritholtz CEO Josh Brown at Future Proof

By James Rogers
Apella Wealth scores deal double, sealing $12 billion AUM milestone with bicoastal additions
RIA NEWS SEP 16, 2026
Apella Wealth scores deal double, sealing $12 billion AUM milestone with bicoastal additions

South Carolina and Bay Area advisory teams join the WPCG-backed national platform as RIA dealmaking hits new highs.

By Leo Almazora
Creative Planning inks RVK deal to add $4.3 trillion in institutional assets
RIA NEWS SEP 16, 2026
Creative Planning inks RVK deal to add $4.3 trillion in institutional assets

The deal deepens the Kansas-based RIA giant's push into institutional consulting after a year of acquisitions spanning insurance, retirement and cross-border wealth work.

By Leo Almazora
Adam Dell's Domain Money lays off advisors, citing AI and efficiency
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2026
Adam Dell's Domain Money lays off advisors, citing AI and efficiency

The $43M RIA Domain Money reduced its advisor team after AI improvements let each advisor serve up to 150 clients, CEO says.

By Andrew Cohen
AlphaCore launches family office unit with $5B Streamline acquisition
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2026
AlphaCore launches family office unit with $5B Streamline acquisition

The independent wealth firm's latest move in Massachusetts a dedicated non-advisory platform for ultra-wealthy families as RIA family office spinoffs keep multiplying.

By Leo Almazora
Savant rebrands tax and consulting arm as it builds out advisory scope
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2026
Savant rebrands tax and consulting arm as it builds out advisory scope

Savant Wealth Management's tax subsidiary is taking a new name and two new partners as the RIA continues layering accounting services onto its wealth platform.

By Leo Almazora
Choreo hires another Edelman alum to newly created C-suite role
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2026
Choreo hires another Edelman alum to newly created C-suite role

Kelly O'Donnell is the fourth former Edelman Financial Engines leader to join the Chicago RIA's leadership in the past year.

By Leo Almazora
NewEdge Wealth pushes into Minnesota and Ohio in latest expansion
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2026
NewEdge Wealth pushes into Minnesota and Ohio in latest expansion

The No. 2-ranked RIA adds two new markets in weeks, with teams managing a combined $1.75 billion in client assets.

By Steve Randall
Credibility now comes with a supporting cast
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2026
Credibility now comes with a supporting cast

Daken Vanderburg on why knowing when to call in a specialist may say more about an advisor than trying to answer everything alone.

Robinhood bets revenue-share model can close RIA 'have-nots' gap
CUSTODIAN SEP 14, 2026
Robinhood bets revenue-share model can close RIA 'have-nots' gap

TradePMR's Scott Victoria says Robinhood Advisor Network's 25% revenue fee model better serves advisors than basis-point pricing in other RIA client referral programs.

By Andrew Cohen
Conquest opens AI planning engine to independent advisors
FINTECH SEP 14, 2026
Conquest opens AI planning engine to independent advisors

Self-serve access to Strategic Advice Manager promises onboarding in days, as RIAs weigh how deep to take AI adoption.

By Leo Almazora
Carson Group closes 50 integrated offices with Ohio acquisition
RIA NEWS SEP 14, 2026
Carson Group closes 50 integrated offices with Ohio acquisition

Elios Financial Group joins Carson Wealth as the Omaha RIA adds to a record year of industry dealmaking.

By Leo Almazora