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Ritholtz Wealth Management touts authenticity, JPMorgan woos well-heeled clients with new locations
WIREHOUSES MAY 27, 2025
Ritholtz Wealth Management touts authenticity, JPMorgan woos well-heeled clients with new locations

RWM has unveiled its newest office in Chicago's iconic Salt District as JPMorgan Chase bares plans to scale across four states.

By Leo Almazora
Thrivent plans major hiring spree of nearly 600 advisors in 2025
RIA NEWS MAY 27, 2025
Thrivent plans major hiring spree of nearly 600 advisors in 2025

The Fortune-500 financial services firm plans to hire nearly 600 advisors by the end of this year across its employee and independent channels, wanting a "younger, more diverse population of advisors" in five key cities.

By Andrew Cohen
RIA beat: Integrated Partners welcomes $370M Boston team, Ashton Thomas bolsters Bay Area hub
RIA NEWS MAY 27, 2025
RIA beat: Integrated Partners welcomes $370M Boston team, Ashton Thomas bolsters Bay Area hub

Breaking away from First Citizens Bank, the latest team to join Ashton Thomas in San Francisco bring nearly a billion dollars in assets.

By Leo Almazora
RIA wrap: The Mather Group enhances Bay Area presence as Prosperity Capital bolsters C-suite
RIA NEWS MAY 23, 2025
RIA wrap: The Mather Group enhances Bay Area presence as Prosperity Capital bolsters C-suite

TMG adds to its $14 billion in AUM and AUA with a new California partnership while Cleveland-based Prosperity welcomes two veterans to its leadership.

By Leo Almazora
As Stifel fights one giant claim involving star Miami broker, it quietly settles others
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 23, 2025
As Stifel fights one giant claim involving star Miami broker, it quietly settles others

The competing legal strategies appear contrary to Stifel's public statements about defending its structured notes' tactics.

By Bruce Kelly
Raymond James lands $2.7B institutional business from Trustmark
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 22, 2025
Raymond James lands $2.7B institutional business from Trustmark

The IBD has also added a new advisor from Morgan Stanley in Utah, while LPL welcomes an $850 million team from Cetera.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera taps former TD Ameritrade exec to lead data strategy
RIA NEWS MAY 22, 2025
Cetera taps former TD Ameritrade exec to lead data strategy

Appointment signals the hybrid RIA's commitment to data-driven decision-making across its five-channel ecosystem.

By Leo Almazora
$30B Lido Advisors adds HPS as strategic investor to bolster long-term growth
RIA NEWS MAY 22, 2025
$30B Lido Advisors adds HPS as strategic investor to bolster long-term growth

The LA-based RIA firm is poised to build on its growth momentum as the global alternative investment firm joins other backers.

By Leo Almazora
Summit Financial takes stake in Alabama-based RIA Parsons Broach
RIA NEWS MAY 22, 2025
Summit Financial takes stake in Alabama-based RIA Parsons Broach

Stan Gregor's acquisitive RIA firm expanded its reach in the South as a veteran advisor duo parted ways with Raymond James.

By Leo Almazora
As AI notetaking booms at RIAs, what guardrails are being put in place?
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2025
As AI notetaking booms at RIAs, what guardrails are being put in place?

Integrated Partners President Andree Mohr highlights due diligence around data, CRM integration, and advisor training as key steps in firms' adoption journey.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: Angeles Wealth onboards Ellevest alum, Dynasty Partner firm adds two to team
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2025
Advisor moves: Angeles Wealth onboards Ellevest alum, Dynasty Partner firm adds two to team

Angeles Wealth Management bolsters its female leadership with a new partner in New York, while Maine-based Great Diamond Partners adds a senior financial advisor and a portfolio manager.

By Leo Almazora
RIA beat: $156B Hightower stakes Smith Anglin as Steward Partners acquires Moore's Wealth Management
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2025
RIA beat: $156B Hightower stakes Smith Anglin as Steward Partners acquires Moore's Wealth Management

Meanwhile, former Bison Wealth-affiliated firm QTR is spreading its wings as a fully independent RIA in Florida.

By Leo Almazora
Schwab wraps growth services around custody to lure breakaway RIAs
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2025
Schwab wraps growth services around custody to lure breakaway RIAs

Schwab's new Advisor ProDirect subscription program will serve as a launch pad for advisors looking to go independent, particularly those managing $50 million to $300 million in assets.

By Andrew Cohen
US maintains position as the world’s private wealth hub
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2025
US maintains position as the world’s private wealth hub

The country accounts for 37% of the world’s millionaire population.

By Steve Randall
Clients need you to bring your wealth transfer A-game, or they may switch
RIA NEWS MAY 21, 2025
Clients need you to bring your wealth transfer A-game, or they may switch

Most have yet to speak to their advisor about the implications and best strategies.

By Steve Randall
Family caregivers face money setbacks and more: Edward Jones
RIA NEWS MAY 20, 2025
Family caregivers face money setbacks and more: Edward Jones

Survey research shows how caregiving can take a years-long toll on finances, career, and emotions.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Osaic advisor fined over failure to declare $1M bequest
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2025
Ex-Osaic advisor fined over failure to declare $1M bequest

The New York-based advisor, formerly affiliated with Securities America, has also been suspended for failing to disclose his status as a beneficiary.

By Leo Almazora
RIA acquirer Bluespring welcomes Georgia-based Clarivise Private Wealth
RIA NEWS MAY 20, 2025
RIA acquirer Bluespring welcomes Georgia-based Clarivise Private Wealth

The Alpharetta-based advisor ensemble enters a new chapter in its partnership with the Kestra Financial subsidiary.

By Leo Almazora
Advisor moves: LPL adds Ameriprise duo, Janney advisor joins FiNet
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 20, 2025
Advisor moves: LPL adds Ameriprise duo, Janney advisor joins FiNet

The newest transitioners bolster LPL and Wells Fargo's talent pool in Texas and North Carolina, respectively.

By Leo Almazora
US stock rally set to stall, European index to outperform in 2025
RIA NEWS MAY 20, 2025
US stock rally set to stall, European index to outperform in 2025

Trade, inflation risks dominate investor concern.

By Bloomberg