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Global AUM at new record high of $128T but industry reform is required, report warns
RIA NEWS APR 30, 2025
Global AUM at new record high of $128T but industry reform is required, report warns

Remaining competitive requires reduced vulnerability to external conditions

By Steve Randall
Boomerang kids trend is continuing in 2025, harming parents' retirement plans
RETIREMENT PLANNING APR 30, 2025
Boomerang kids trend is continuing in 2025, harming parents' retirement plans

The cost of living still driving adults back home to mom and dad

By Steve Randall
The 2025 InvestmentNews Awards Excellence Awardees revealed
RIA NEWS APR 29, 2025
The 2025 InvestmentNews Awards Excellence Awardees revealed

From outstanding individuals to innovative organizations, find out who made the final shortlist for top honors at the IN awards, now in its second year.

By Leo Almazora
Top RIA Cresset warns of 'inevitable' recession amid tariff uncertainty
RIA NEWS APR 29, 2025
Top RIA Cresset warns of 'inevitable' recession amid tariff uncertainty

Cresset's Susie Cranston is expecting an economic recession, but says her $65 billion RIA sees "great opportunity" to keep investing in a down market.

By Andrew Cohen
Edward Jones joins the crowd to sell more alternative investments
ALTERNATIVES APR 29, 2025
Edward Jones joins the crowd to sell more alternative investments

"There's a big pull to alternative investments right now because of volatility of the stock market," Kevin Gannon, CEO of Robert A. Stanger & Co., said.

By Bruce Kelly
Record RIA M&A activity marks strong start to 2025
RIA NEWS APR 29, 2025
Record RIA M&A activity marks strong start to 2025

Sellers shift focus: It's not about succession anymore.

By Jonalyn Cueto
IB+ Data Hub offers strategic edge for U.S. wealth advisors and RIAs advising business clients
RIA NEWS APR 29, 2025
IB+ Data Hub offers strategic edge for U.S. wealth advisors and RIAs advising business clients

Platform being adopted by independent-minded advisors who see insurance as a core pillar of their business.

By InvestmentNews Staff
Merit Financial Advisors expands digital reach with acquisition
RIA NEWS APR 29, 2025
Merit Financial Advisors expands digital reach with acquisition

Firm grows assets to $12.27 billion with latest deal.

By Jonalyn Cueto
Crypto ETF options expand as Amplify, ProShares launch new funds this week
ETFS APR 29, 2025
Crypto ETF options expand as Amplify, ProShares launch new funds this week

Launches include Bitcoin and newly approved futures-based XRP funds

By Steve Randall
CS McKee names new leader as North Square firm completes Foundry acquisition
RIA NEWS APR 28, 2025
CS McKee names new leader as North Square firm completes Foundry acquisition

Firm will be merged into the CS McKee brand and adds approximately $2.3B AUM

By Steve Randall
Mother-daughter advisor duo avoids succession debt with sale to Bain Capital-backed Carson Group
RIA NEWS APR 28, 2025
Mother-daughter advisor duo avoids succession debt with sale to Bain Capital-backed Carson Group

Debbie Taylor chose an outright sale to the Bain Capital-backed mega RIA Carson Group rather than saddling her daughter with a multi-million-dollar loan to take over Taylor Financial.

By Andrew Cohen
Cetera's job cuts to reduce 5% of staff
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 28, 2025
Cetera's job cuts to reduce 5% of staff

Last week's layoffs totaled at least 130 Cetera employees, according to a senior industry executive.

By Bruce Kelly
Americans earning under $200K could pay less tax, or perhaps nothing says Trump
RIA NEWS APR 28, 2025
Americans earning under $200K could pay less tax, or perhaps nothing says Trump

President says tariffs could see income tax ‘completely eliminated’ for some

By Steve Randall
As Magnificent 7 report earnings, demand for Nasdaq-100 in 401(k)s revealed
EQUITIES APR 28, 2025
As Magnificent 7 report earnings, demand for Nasdaq-100 in 401(k)s revealed

Alphabet exceeded expectations, but this week will reveal four more

By Steve Randall
Secure Their Financial Future with Growth and Protection
RIA NEWS APR 28, 2025
Secure Their Financial Future with Growth and Protection

Can an annuity help your clients get there?

Edward Jones announces C-suite shakeup with eye toward next chapter
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 25, 2025
Edward Jones announces C-suite shakeup with eye toward next chapter

The leadership changes coming in June, which also include wealth management and digital unit heads, come as the firm pushes to offer more comprehensive services.

By Leo Almazora
Harvard muni bonds a buy amid battle with Trump White House, Barclays says
FIXED INCOME APR 25, 2025
Harvard muni bonds a buy amid battle with Trump White House, Barclays says

Strategist sees relatively little risk of the university losing its tax-exempt status, which could pose opportunity for investors with a "longer time horizon."

By Bloomberg
Independent Financial Group taps industry veteran Keefe as new president, COO
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 25, 2025
Independent Financial Group taps industry veteran Keefe as new president, COO

IFG works with 550 producing advisors and generates about $325 million in annual revenue, said Dave Fischer, the company's co-founder and chief marketing officer.

By Bruce Kelly
Net Positive Consortium gains momentum with new members, first strategic partner
RIA NEWS APR 25, 2025
Net Positive Consortium gains momentum with new members, first strategic partner

Five new RIAs are joining the industry coalition promoting firm-level impact across workforce, client, community and environmental goals.

By Leo Almazora
$30B SEIA taps AssetMark alum Matt Matrisian to lead as president
RIA NEWS APR 25, 2025
$30B SEIA taps AssetMark alum Matt Matrisian to lead as president

The independent RIA's new hire, with a decade of M&A experience from his former firm and Raymond James, comes as SEIA logs record growth in 2024.

By Leo Almazora