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Wealth Enhancement enters Ann Arbor with $118M hybrid RIA acquisition
RIA NEWS APR 05, 2026
Wealth Enhancement enters Ann Arbor with $118M hybrid RIA acquisition

Deal expands the firm’s presence in Michigan and follows multi-billion-dollar additions in March.

By Steve Randall
Emigrant Partners takes minority stake in Keen Wealth Advisors to accelerate expansion
RIA NEWS APR 05, 2026
Emigrant Partners takes minority stake in Keen Wealth Advisors to accelerate expansion

Capital infusion and strategic support aim to boost growth while preserving independence.

By Steve Randall
Hightower knocks ‘baseless’ lawsuit as cyberattacks spread across RIAs
RIA NEWS APR 02, 2026
Hightower knocks ‘baseless’ lawsuit as cyberattacks spread across RIAs

The lawsuit comes amid a string of recent cyberattacks against wealth firms including Mercer Advisors, Edelman Financial Engines, Beacon Pointe, CW Advisors, Betterment, Pathstone, EP Wealth, Cetera and Ameriprise.

By Andrew Cohen
RIA moves: Cerity plants Tennessee stake with Covenant Partners deal
RIA NEWS APR 01, 2026
RIA moves: Cerity plants Tennessee stake with Covenant Partners deal

Elsewhere, Carson Group bolstered its presence in Washington while Integrated adds a $600 million Ameriprise team in Denver.

By Leo Almazora
AlTi Global founder Michael Tiedemann steps down as CEO, but what’s next?
RIA NEWS MAR 31, 2026
AlTi Global founder Michael Tiedemann steps down as CEO, but what’s next?

Internal veteran will take interim control of the $93B wealth manager.

By Steve Randall
Carlyle makes first majority RIA bet with MAI Capital Management
RIA NEWS MAR 31, 2026
Carlyle makes first majority RIA bet with MAI Capital Management

After bringing in The Carlyle Group as majority owner, MAI CEO Rick Buoncore expects the $73 billion RIA to target another wave of Evoke Advisors-scale deals as it expands into new markets.

By Andrew Cohen
RIA moves: Savant hails M&A milestone with $6B+ double-deal reveal
RIA NEWS MAR 31, 2026
RIA moves: Savant hails M&A milestone with $6B+ double-deal reveal

Meanwhile, Mercer Advisors deepens its New England reach with a $1.5 billion Portsmouth-based firm.

By Leo Almazora
EP Wealth expansion, RFG majority deal highlight alternate paths in RIA M&A surge
RIA NEWS MAR 31, 2026
EP Wealth expansion, RFG majority deal highlight alternate paths in RIA M&A surge

Regional scale and succession solutions emerge as defining themes in wealth deals.

By Steve Randall
Arax snaps up New York boutique Omni Financial
RIA NEWS MAR 30, 2026
Arax snaps up New York boutique Omni Financial

The platform's addition of a multi-generational practice, led by a veteran advisor from Cetera, extends its footprint further in the Northeast.

By Leo Almazora
Dubai’s wealth hub status tested as advisors help clients evacuate assets
RIA NEWS MAR 27, 2026
Dubai’s wealth hub status tested as advisors help clients evacuate assets

Iranian attacks are disrupting Dubai’s financial operations, prompting advisors to assist with client exit planning. “We faced a client wanting to move out of Dubai with physical assets such as gold, which became effectively immobile,” says Wealthspire’s Joshua Shoshan.

By Andrew Cohen
Cambridge deepens succession strategy with WealthPlanners acquisition
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAR 26, 2026
Cambridge deepens succession strategy with WealthPlanners acquisition

Deal adds nearly $800M in assets, reinforcing long-term advisor continuity strategy.

By Steve Randall
Advisor Moves: Shore to Summit brings in two managing directors from Wells Fargo, Raymond James welcomes veteran advisor in Virginia
RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2026
Advisor Moves: Shore to Summit brings in two managing directors from Wells Fargo, Raymond James welcomes veteran advisor in Virginia

Independent private wealth practice Shore to Summit Wealth Management is expanding its presence in Bethesda, Maryland.

By James Rogers
Creative Planning acquires another international firm adding $5B in assets and 123 staff
RIA NEWS MAR 26, 2026
Creative Planning acquires another international firm adding $5B in assets and 123 staff

Mega-RIA pushes deeper into cross-border advice with deal to acquire UK’s Maseco.

By Steve Randall
Cyndeo Wealth Partners brings in $235M veteran advisor from Merrill
RIA NEWS MAR 25, 2026
Cyndeo Wealth Partners brings in $235M veteran advisor from Merrill

Glenn Rodriguez specializes in serving widows, retirees and families navigating complex financial decisions.

By James Rogers
Mass-affluent households are a $25T opportunity, says Cerulli, but don't wait to win these clients
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAR 25, 2026
Mass-affluent households are a $25T opportunity, says Cerulli, but don't wait to win these clients

Opportunities for advisors to engage new clients drop sharply as the prospects age, says Cerulli.

By James Rogers
Verdence secures private equity backing to fuel M&A push and national expansion
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2026
Verdence secures private equity backing to fuel M&A push and national expansion

WPCG and HGGC invest in $4.6B RIA as Emigrant exits and management retains ownership stake.

By Steve Randall
Cetera taps Ed O’Brien as COO while Opto names Ron Diamond advisory board chair
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2026
Cetera taps Ed O’Brien as COO while Opto names Ron Diamond advisory board chair

Senior hires aim to drive advisor growth at Cetera and scale private markets tech at Opto.

By Steve Randall
Former Hightower CEO Bob Oros surfaces in newly created role at PPB Capital Partners
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2026
Former Hightower CEO Bob Oros surfaces in newly created role at PPB Capital Partners

Industry veteran to drive operations and growth as demand for private markets access accelerates.

By Steve Randall
Advisor Moves: LPL adds $180M team in Boston as Beacon Pointe brings in two acquisitions
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2026
Advisor Moves: LPL adds $180M team in Boston as Beacon Pointe brings in two acquisitions

The Boston-based team is seeking greater independence by joining LPL, while RIA Beacon Pointe has brought in teams with $645 million in assets.

By James Rogers
Revealed: The top places to work for financial advisors in 2026
RIA NEWS MAR 24, 2026
Revealed: The top places to work for financial advisors in 2026

InvestmentNews has surveyed organizations across the wealth industry and is proud to announce its list of Best Places to Work for 2026

By James Rogers