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Many Clients Want 401(k) Advice. SDBAs Offer a Simple, Compliant Way to Help
RIA NEWS SEP 15, 2025
Many Clients Want 401(k) Advice. SDBAs Offer a Simple, Compliant Way to Help

Advising on held-away retirement assets can pose challenges. Self-directed brokerage accounts offer a path forward.

Altruist CEO Jason Wenk on Future Proof, Ritholtz partnership, and Robinhood
CUSTODIAN SEP 12, 2025
Altruist CEO Jason Wenk on Future Proof, Ritholtz partnership, and Robinhood

InvestmentNews caught up with Altruist CEO Jason Wenk after his time at Future Proof to discuss the conference, Altruist's deal with Josh Brown's Ritholtz Wealth Management, and Robinhood's planned entry into the RIA custody market.

By Andrew Cohen
RIA moves: Sanctuary adds ex-army veteran advisor from Morgan Stanley
RIA NEWS SEP 12, 2025
RIA moves: Sanctuary adds ex-army veteran advisor from Morgan Stanley

Parkwoods Wealth Partners also extended its reach in Indiana as a $350 million RIA joins the firm.

By Leo Almazora
LinePoint Partners, Stephens add new HNW planning leaders
RIA NEWS SEP 12, 2025
LinePoint Partners, Stephens add new HNW planning leaders

Dan Cole joins LinePoint as its new CFO, while Jason Thomas steps in to lead tax strategy at Stephens' private wealth division.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: $1B Ameriprise team joins Wells Fargo's FiNet
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 11, 2025
Advisor moves: $1B Ameriprise team joins Wells Fargo's FiNet

Ameriprise has also added a $130 million advisor from PNC, while a former pro golfer from LPL takes to Cetera's tax-focused community, Avantax.

By Leo Almazora
Bogart Wealth to give equity to all employees by end of 2025
RIA NEWS SEP 11, 2025
Bogart Wealth to give equity to all employees by end of 2025

"At the end of this year, every employee is going to have equity, and part of annual compensation will include profit interest rates going forward," James Bogart told InvestmentNews in an exclusive. The $3 billion RIA aims to reach $22 billion AUM by 2033.

By Andrew Cohen
How Focus' new chief strategy officer is considering organic growth, external M&A, and unification
RIA NEWS SEP 10, 2025
How Focus' new chief strategy officer is considering organic growth, external M&A, and unification

Travis Danysh explains how the mega-RIA network is "[presenting advisors] with a brighter future for themselves, their employees, and their clients."

By Leo Almazora
The future of Future Proof: Innovation, lived experiences drive growth
RIA NEWS SEP 10, 2025
The future of Future Proof: Innovation, lived experiences drive growth

Wealthspire's Julie Penwell and Lionshares startup CEO Sofia Massie share insights on how to embrace being innovators and entrepreneurs in wealth management.

By Andy Burt
Bernstein Private Wealth taps former UBS and Northern Trust leaders for key US roles
RIA NEWS SEP 10, 2025
Bernstein Private Wealth taps former UBS and Northern Trust leaders for key US roles

Gregory Kadet and Cecily Bolding have been given managing director roles at the firm's private wealth offices in the Rocky Mountains and Dallas, Texas.

By Leo Almazora
Meet InvestmentNews' 5-Star RIA firms for 2025
RIA NEWS SEP 10, 2025
Meet InvestmentNews' 5-Star RIA firms for 2025

From a performance-first mindset to high-touch service and talent development, the inaugural report on top-performing firms shows how top firms achieve significant asset and client growth.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: LPL scoops $1.8B quintet from UBS
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 09, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL scoops $1.8B quintet from UBS

An ex-Ameriprise duo has also joined LPL in Virginia, while Raymond James welcomes advisors from Edward Jones and Oppenheimer to its network.

By Leo Almazora
Revealed: The $100M top female advisors of 2025
RIA NEWS SEP 09, 2025
Revealed: The $100M top female advisors of 2025

From next-gen advisors to firm leaders and CEOs, these professionals are raising their voices and helping to drive change in the wealth industry.

By Leo Almazora
Future Proof: The state of wealth management, Federal Reserve policy, and leadership
RIA NEWS SEP 09, 2025
Future Proof: The state of wealth management, Federal Reserve policy, and leadership

"The most important decision you make is the team you put together," Jenny Johnson, CEO of Franklin Templeton, told the audience during the event.

By Andy Burt
RIA moves: SEIA announces second-largest deal with $1.6B California firm
RIA NEWS SEP 09, 2025
RIA moves: SEIA announces second-largest deal with $1.6B California firm

Also, a triple-deal propels Beacon Pointe to reach a $48 billion asset milestone, and Bluespring merges in another Kestra firm.

By Leo Almazora
State-registered RIAs' assets top $360B as firm count slips, NASAA says
REGULATION, LEGAL & COMPLIANCE SEP 08, 2025
State-registered RIAs' assets top $360B as firm count slips, NASAA says

Annual snapshot shows registration failures, fees, and fiduciary shortfalls as top enforcement issues, with California, Texas, and Florida hosting the most state-level RIAs.

By Leo Almazora
Fidelity unveils new client intelligence, digital onboarding tools for advisors
FINTECH SEP 08, 2025
Fidelity unveils new client intelligence, digital onboarding tools for advisors

The newly launched Wealthscape Intelligence and onboarding capabilities are designed to unlock personalized insights and reduce friction, says one tech platform leader at the firm.

By Leo Almazora
If your RIA is mid-sized with strong fundamentals, PE firms may have you in their sights
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SEP 08, 2025
If your RIA is mid-sized with strong fundamentals, PE firms may have you in their sights

Valuations are rising for well-run firms with good financials, solid growth path.

By Steve Randall
Advisor moves: Cetera scoops $400M multigenerational team from Ameriprise
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 05, 2025
Advisor moves: Cetera scoops $400M multigenerational team from Ameriprise

Also, Raymond James continues its Commonwealth recruitment streak, while Wells Fargo adds $1.1 billion in new assets from LPL, RBC, and TD Private Client Wealth.

By Leo Almazora
Carson Group, IFG, Whittier Trust boost advisor support with key hires
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 05, 2025
Carson Group, IFG, Whittier Trust boost advisor support with key hires

The newest additions to Carson's leadership come with experience from Commonwealth, LPL, Wealth.com, and SageView Advisory Group.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Osaic, RJA, Kestra add new recruits, former $1B team launch new firm
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS SEP 04, 2025
Advisor moves: Osaic, RJA, Kestra add new recruits, former $1B team launch new firm

LPL, Hightower, UBS among the firms losing advisor teams in latest moves

By Steve Randall