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Cetera taps Mariner alum Jen Hanau for new RIA division
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2025
Cetera taps Mariner alum Jen Hanau for new RIA division

With experience from Fidelity and Schwab, Hanau will support the newest pillar of its Wealth Hub framework covering independent RIAs, W-2 employees, and its supported independence model.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Carson Group, Bluespring announce new acquisitions as consolidation continues
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2025
RIA moves: Carson Group, Bluespring announce new acquisitions as consolidation continues

Carson Wealth is strengthening its Colorado presence, while Bluespring's move in Texas will create a new $1.4 billion firm.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Falcon advisor sparks legal fight after jump to $9B RIA Parallel Advisors
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2025
Ex-Falcon advisor sparks legal fight after jump to $9B RIA Parallel Advisors

"This legal proceeding is about accountability and safeguarding ... the ethical standards our industry relies on," said Falcon Wealth CEO Gabriel Shahin, as the RIA accuses ex-employee Nicole Amore of misusing client data in her transition to Parallel Advisors.

By Andrew Cohen
Elevation Point adds two execs to drive continued expansion
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2025
Elevation Point adds two execs to drive continued expansion

CEO Jim Dickson said the two women leaders' hiring marks "a defining moment" for the Minneapolis-based RIA growth accelerator.

By Leo Almazora
How these RIA advisors are helping business owners through tariff ankle-breakers
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2025
How these RIA advisors are helping business owners through tariff ankle-breakers

Against a backdrop of non-stop trade policy changes, planning professionals and leaders share their clients' experiences and the strategies they're using to adapt.

By Leo Almazora
Revealed: InvestmentNews 5-Star Independent Advisors for 2025
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 09, 2025
Revealed: InvestmentNews 5-Star Independent Advisors for 2025

Leading with competence and empathy, the best independent advisors have built strong client relationships with communication and investment knowledge, among other hallmarks.

By Leo Almazora
Cuomo warns of NYC wealth exodus from 'socialist' tax hike
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2025
Cuomo warns of NYC wealth exodus from 'socialist' tax hike

The Democratic front-runner says some of his closest challenger's key promises could push the richest New Yorkers to take flight to lower-tax jurisdictions.

By Bloomberg
Edelman Financial Engines names Ralph Haberli as president
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2025
Edelman Financial Engines names Ralph Haberli as president

The $287 billion RIA behemoth's newest leader, with experience from Capital Group and BlackRock, will lead its workplace, employee planning, and wealth planning businesses.

By Leo Almazora
More than two-thirds of advisors see stocks gaining in H2 2025, survey finds
EQUITIES JUN 09, 2025
More than two-thirds of advisors see stocks gaining in H2 2025, survey finds

With nearly half of respondents expecting equities to outdo other asset classes, advisors are seeing more opportunities to engage meaningfully with clients.

By Leo Almazora
AI widens tech divide between RIAs and banks
FINTECH JUN 06, 2025
AI widens tech divide between RIAs and banks

New data from F2 Strategy shows 95% of RIAs are using AI - four times the adoption rate of banks. Trust companies account for 90% of firms not using AI, raising alarms about their ability to stay competitive.

By Andrew Cohen
$8B RIA Wealthcare to be acquired by Sammons Financial Group
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2025
$8B RIA Wealthcare to be acquired by Sammons Financial Group

The transaction will see ownership of Wealthcare switch from NewSpring Holdings roughly 12 years after the private equity company made its investment.

By Leo Almazora
Analyst: LPL may spend up to $800 million annually to buy advisors' businesses
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 06, 2025
Analyst: LPL may spend up to $800 million annually to buy advisors' businesses

LPL has closed 56 deals in its succession program, using $690 million of capital, according to William Blair analyst Jeff Schmitt.

By Bruce Kelly
AllianceBernstein's RIA sales surge over 100% in first year of dedicated coverage
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2025
AllianceBernstein's RIA sales surge over 100% in first year of dedicated coverage

As more RIAs seek support on portfolio strategy and macroeconomic trends, AllianceBernstein says its dedicated RIA unit sales have increased 113% since 2023.

By Andrew Cohen
RIA wrap: Northern Trust taps State Street Bank alum for OCIO strategy, Dynasty partner firm adds new managing director
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2025
RIA wrap: Northern Trust taps State Street Bank alum for OCIO strategy, Dynasty partner firm adds new managing director

Also, New York-based Withum Wealth Management has named a 45-year veteran professional to fill a C-suite role.

By Leo Almazora
President Trump's big bill sparks strategic shifts among wealth advisors
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 06, 2025
President Trump's big bill sparks strategic shifts among wealth advisors

"We are making sure to pivot away from companies disproportionately exposed to the lower-end consumer," says F.L.Putnam's Ellen Hazen, as her RIA's investment strategy prepares to react to proposed cuts to medicaid and SNAP.

By Andrew Cohen
Back to basics as study shows consumers confuse savings and investment accounts
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2025
Back to basics as study shows consumers confuse savings and investment accounts

And they'll definitely need your help with the more complex accounts.

By Steve Randall
Merchant taps Rich Policastro to deepen advisor services
RIA NEWS JUN 05, 2025
Merchant taps Rich Policastro to deepen advisor services

The private capital provider looks to make good on its promise as a lifecycle partner to advisors as it hires the former M&A head at Hightower Advisors.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Coldstream adds Oregon-based Cable Hill Partners as Perigon welcomes wirehouse vet in California
RIA NEWS JUN 05, 2025
RIA moves: Coldstream adds Oregon-based Cable Hill Partners as Perigon welcomes wirehouse vet in California

Also in the West Coast, San Francisco-headquartered Parallel Advisors has bolstered its leadership with two executive hires.

By Leo Almazora
What's the biggest growth challenge for family offices? Ask a chief growth officer
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 04, 2025
What's the biggest growth challenge for family offices? Ask a chief growth officer

Eddie Brown from Pathstone discusses his "energizing" first six months as CGO, the biggest hurdles confronting family offices today, and the "inside out game" of growth.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: EP Wealth, Merit make key Mountain state debuts
RIA NEWS JUN 04, 2025
RIA moves: EP Wealth, Merit make key Mountain state debuts

Torrance, California-based EP Wealth welcomes a $900 million team in Idaho as Merit adds its first office in Utah.

By Leo Almazora