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Search begins for the Best Places to Work 2026
RIA NEWS SEP 23, 2025
Search begins for the Best Places to Work 2026

Highlight your organization's culture, benefits, and programs that make it a leading workplace.

By InvestmentNews
Robinhood Social could be 'blind leading the blind,' Altruist's Jason Wenk warns
RIA NEWS SEP 22, 2025
Robinhood Social could be 'blind leading the blind,' Altruist's Jason Wenk warns

Robinhood "financial superapp" includes plans for a new social network that could have additional risks, Altruist CEO Jason Wenk told InvestmentNews, as other RIAs applaud Robinhood's transparent approach to social trading.

By Andrew Cohen
How OBBBA's SALT provisions could shape charitable giving strategies
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 22, 2025
How OBBBA's SALT provisions could shape charitable giving strategies

Wealth firm leaders weigh in on the "significant opportunity" for tax-deductible gifts before year-end, and what advisors should keep in mind during philanthropic conversations.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Elevation Point lands $1.4B breakaway team from UBS
RIA NEWS SEP 22, 2025
RIA moves: Elevation Point lands $1.4B breakaway team from UBS

Also, MAI Capital and Carson Group have expanded their footprints in Florida, Ohio, and Illinois with new RIA partners

By Leo Almazora
Advisors achieve record growth and profitability in 2024, reveals latest IN Advisor Benchmarking Study
RIA NEWS SEP 22, 2025
Advisors achieve record growth and profitability in 2024, reveals latest IN Advisor Benchmarking Study

In 2024, US financial advisory firms saw record growth in assets, revenues, and profits, driven by markets and transformation.

Aprio acquires $1.8B RIA as part of Midwest accounting firm deal
RIA NEWS SEP 22, 2025
Aprio acquires $1.8B RIA as part of Midwest accounting firm deal

The acquired firm will become part of Aprio Wealth Management.

By Steve Randall
Durbin's drive
RIA NEWS SEP 19, 2025
Durbin's drive

Inside Mike Durbin and Cetera's quest to make 'big' feel 'small.'

By Gregg Greenberg
RIA moves: Carson's merger machine adds $570M RIA in Ohio
RIA NEWS SEP 19, 2025
RIA moves: Carson's merger machine adds $570M RIA in Ohio

Elsewhere in New York, RIA succession incubator Uniting Wealth Partners has welcomed a Rochester, NY-based practice.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Osaic, Raymond James acquire more Commonwealth advisors
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 18, 2025
Advisor moves: Osaic, Raymond James acquire more Commonwealth advisors

Meanwhile, LPL welcomes a $400 million planning-focused team from Edward Jones in southeast Missouri.

By Leo Almazora
Unlocking growth and profitability: The 2025 InvestmentNews Advisor Benchmarking Study
RIA NEWS SEP 18, 2025
Unlocking growth and profitability: The 2025 InvestmentNews Advisor Benchmarking Study

Advisory firms are entering a new era—our 2025 Benchmarking Study reveals key performance, profitability, and compensation trends nationwide.

RIA M&A booms, but missteps after closing can derail success
RIA NEWS SEP 17, 2025
RIA M&A booms, but missteps after closing can derail success

From delayed communication and client attrition to cultural clashes, neglected next-gen talent, and integration misfires, industry leaders share risks of M&A that emerge once the ink has dried.

By Andrew Cohen
'Vision, resilience, and momentum': How Schwab sees the evolving RIA story
FINTECH SEP 17, 2025
'Vision, resilience, and momentum': How Schwab sees the evolving RIA story

Jon Beatty, head of Schwab Advisor Services, explains how independent advisors are reshaping their business models around client trust, AI, and new client growth.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: M&A momentum continues at Waverly, Moneta, Private Advisor Group
RIA NEWS SEP 17, 2025
RIA moves: M&A momentum continues at Waverly, Moneta, Private Advisor Group

Waverly lands its 25th deal since 2021 with a tax-focused RIA in Ohio, while independent RIAs Moneta and Private Advisor Group announce mergers in New Jersey and Michigan.

By Leo Almazora
What's next for independent advisors? Study highlights evolution beyond financial advice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 17, 2025
What's next for independent advisors? Study highlights evolution beyond financial advice

Report shows RIAs are investing in trust, tech and talent.

By Steve Randall
CapWealth, World Investment Advisors boost leadership teams with new hires
RIA NEWS SEP 16, 2025
CapWealth, World Investment Advisors boost leadership teams with new hires

Industry veterans join RIAs from Bank of America, Hightower Advisors.

By Steve Randall
Is job hugging a smart financial bet? An RIA advisor weighs in
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
Is job hugging a smart financial bet? An RIA advisor weighs in

With next-generation workers facing the hardest hit, Senior Wealth Advisor says weighing other job opportunities and maintaining healthy savings habits will continue to be critical.

By Leo Almazora
Allworth scoops Osaic's Jeffrey Green as new chief people officer
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 15, 2025
Allworth scoops Osaic's Jeffrey Green as new chief people officer

Green is joining the California-based RIA with more than 15 years of experience, including his most recent stint as Osaic's human resources chief.

By Leo Almazora
Corient makes Connecticut debut with $4.5B Northeast Financial Consultants
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
Corient makes Connecticut debut with $4.5B Northeast Financial Consultants

The $260 billion consolidator continues its growth in the family office space with a new stake in New England.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: MAI Capital Management, &Partners expand national platforms
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
RIA moves: MAI Capital Management, &Partners expand national platforms

The two serial acquirers added new partners on separate sides of the map, including a $570 million Bay Area RIA and a $600 million planning-focused firm in Pennsylvania.

By Leo Almazora
Future Proof CEO Matt Middleton: In the technology age, 'never bet against humans'
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
Future Proof CEO Matt Middleton: In the technology age, 'never bet against humans'

The founder and CEO shared with InvestmentNews his thoughts of Future Proof's evolution and how his approach — combined with technology — is elevating the wealth management industry.

By Andy Burt