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Omaha-based RIA Stevens Capital Partners nears $1B, buys Dallas CPA firm
RIA NEWS AUG 20, 2026
Omaha-based RIA Stevens Capital Partners nears $1B, buys Dallas CPA firm

The deal to acquire a 300-client tax firm sets up much-needed succession for its 80-year-old founder, while joining a widening trend of tax service integration among RIAs.

By Leo Almazora
Kestra Financial names Kelly Apple as head of wealth management
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 20, 2026
Kestra Financial names Kelly Apple as head of wealth management

Austin, Texas headquartered firm taps former BlackRock managing director following an internal leadership shuffle.

By Steve Randall
Advisors need a multi-year business plan, not a quick win: AE Wealth's Shannon Larson
RIA NEWS AUG 19, 2026
Advisors need a multi-year business plan, not a quick win: AE Wealth's Shannon Larson

“One of the disciplines, I think, that's critical for advisors is multi-year business planning,” said AE Wealth Management President Shannon Larson.

By James Rogers
MAI Capital expands in California with $551 million OG Private Wealth deal
RIA NEWS AUG 18, 2026
MAI Capital expands in California with $551 million OG Private Wealth deal

The Cleveland-based RIA's latest tie-up extends the firm's national footprint into the Golden State, where opinions continue to be split over a contentious billionaire wealth tax proposal.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement extends acquisition streak with Washington state deal
RIA NEWS AUG 18, 2026
Wealth Enhancement extends acquisition streak with Washington state deal

The Olympia, Washington firm's retirement planning expertise reinforces the consolidator's growth momentum to exceed $160 billion in client assets.

By Leo Almazora
MAI Capital pushes into Atlanta with Waypoint Wealth deal
RIA NEWS AUG 17, 2026
MAI Capital pushes into Atlanta with Waypoint Wealth deal

Fueled by a recent shot in the arm from private equity firm Carlyle, MAI adds a $490 million Atlanta RIA as it keeps building out its national footprint.

By Leo Almazora
Carson taps Osaic recruiting veteran as independent channel expansion continues
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 17, 2026
Carson taps Osaic recruiting veteran as independent channel expansion continues

With experience from Goldman Sachs and TD Ameritrade, the RIA's newest SVP hire adds to a recent wave of executive departures from hybrid Osaic.

By Leo Almazora
People moves: RIA channel draws senior talent across wealth management ecosystem
RIA NEWS AUG 14, 2026
People moves: RIA channel draws senior talent across wealth management ecosystem

Dealmakers, distributors and support platforms all moved to strengthen their independent advisor footholds this week.

By Steve Randall
Forbes fires top editor for secret payment from financial advisor ranking firm: New York Times
RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2026
Forbes fires top editor for secret payment from financial advisor ranking firm: New York Times

Randall Lane, Forbes’ editor, took cash from consultant the publication used for advisor lists.  

By Bruce Kelly
At Women Advisor Summit, Carolyn McClanahan to tackle the financial challenges of aging
RIA NEWS AUG 13, 2026
At Women Advisor Summit, Carolyn McClanahan to tackle the financial challenges of aging

The physician and CFP will discuss cognitive decline, healthcare planning and family conversations at the November event.

By Hallie Diamant
Edelman Financial Engines taps OneDigital alum as first retirement advisory chief
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2026
Edelman Financial Engines taps OneDigital alum as first retirement advisory chief

Christian Mango is joining the PE-backed RIA giant to grow retirement plan services as it deepens its workplace-to-wealth strategy

By Leo Almazora
OpenArc Corporate Advisory broadens fiduciary reach into workplace benefits search
RETIREMENT PLANNING AUG 11, 2026
OpenArc Corporate Advisory broadens fiduciary reach into workplace benefits search

OpenArc's institutional consulting arm adds RFP-driven provider evaluations as it builds out its post-Merrill fiduciary practice.

By Leo Almazora
Hightower's Signature Wealth platform adds $275 million Pennsylvania firm
RIA NEWS AUG 11, 2026
Hightower's Signature Wealth platform adds $275 million Pennsylvania firm

Valley Financial Group joins the fast-growing HTSW model as Hightower pushes toward $50 billion in assets under management this year.

By Leo Almazora
SEIA hires LPL tax veteran, deepens family office push
RIA NEWS AUG 10, 2026
SEIA hires LPL tax veteran, deepens family office push

A new tax entity and Baker Tilly partnership deepen the $30 billion RIA's push into complex planning for wealthy clients.

By Leo Almazora
Northern Trust taps Candice Nakagawa to lead family office push in the West
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS AUG 10, 2026
Northern Trust taps Candice Nakagawa to lead family office push in the West

Appointment extends a run of senior hires as Northern Trust builds out complex-wealth services for entrepreneurs and multigenerational families.

By Leo Almazora
Beacon Pointe co-founder Shannon Eusey joins advisory board of AI wealthtech firm
FINTECH AUG 10, 2026
Beacon Pointe co-founder Shannon Eusey joins advisory board of AI wealthtech firm

Industry veteran and chair of $62M RIA will help shape the tech business’ growth strategy.

By Steve Randall
Rockefeller adds $2.1B Merrill team in Columbus expansion
RIA NEWS AUG 07, 2026
Rockefeller adds $2.1B Merrill team in Columbus expansion

The Jones Wealth Partners team, which includes a 43-year industry veteran and his two sons, is crossing over to staff Rockefeller's fifth office in Ohio.

By Leo Almazora
Carlyle swoops in as new Prime Capital backer valuing firm at $1.8 billion
RIA NEWS AUG 07, 2026
Carlyle swoops in as new Prime Capital backer valuing firm at $1.8 billion

Abry Partners exits after three years as the wealth manager expands family office and tax advisory services.

By Leo Almazora
People moves: Captrust taps NorthRock leader as M&A champion
RIA NEWS AUG 06, 2026
People moves: Captrust taps NorthRock leader as M&A champion

Meanwhile, Kestra welcomed two new client experience and operations heads, and a new hire from Bank of America alum is bolstering Fiduciary Trust International's relationship management bench in New York.

By Leo Almazora
Women Advisor Summit set for New York City showcase event
RIA NEWS AUG 06, 2026
Women Advisor Summit set for New York City showcase event

November’s Women Advisor Summit is focused on the theme of “the long game.”

By James Rogers