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Merchant strikes growth partnership with boutique valuation shop WRV
RIA NEWS JUL 23, 2025
Merchant strikes growth partnership with boutique valuation shop WRV

The specialists formerly affiliated with Citizens will bridge a gap among much-needed objective expertise to independent RIAs and their business owner clients. "The client business owner today ... does not have access to objective and independent valuation services," co-founder Tim Bello told InvestmentNews.

By Leo Almazora
Joe Duran-backed $12 billion RIA Bleakley rebrands as OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners
RIA NEWS JUL 22, 2025
Joe Duran-backed $12 billion RIA Bleakley rebrands as OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners

Since taking minority investment nearly one year ago from Joe Duran's Rise Growth Partners, OnePoint (formerly Bleakley) has grown by roughly $3 billion in assets and shifted from primarily being 1099 workforce to now having 85% of its AUM represented by W-2 advisors.

By Andrew Cohen
Advisor moves: UBS advisors defect to Ameriprise, Merrill Lynch
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUL 22, 2025
Advisor moves: UBS advisors defect to Ameriprise, Merrill Lynch

UBS has also regained some ground as it recruited an experienced Merrill advisor in New York.

By Leo Almazora
Homrich Berg rolls out equity participation program for all employees
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 22, 2025
Homrich Berg rolls out equity participation program for all employees

The $25 billion RIA's new firmwide program will help attract and retain top talent with a long-term incentive for non-shareholder employees.

By Leo Almazora
Veteran women advisors offer career advice to up-and-comers
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) JUL 22, 2025
Veteran women advisors offer career advice to up-and-comers

The coming Great Wealth Transfer offers a huge opportunity for the next generation of female advisors. Here's how they can maximize it.

By Gregg Greenberg
EP Wealth unveils partnership with $1.2B majority women-led RIA
WOMEN ADVISOR COMMUNITY JUL 22, 2025
EP Wealth unveils partnership with $1.2B majority women-led RIA

The $36.4 billion consolidator's latest deal in Chicago marks its seventh partnership this year.

By Leo Almazora
Why independent RIAs need the courage to rebrand - and how to do it right
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) JUL 22, 2025
Why independent RIAs need the courage to rebrand - and how to do it right

A brand that no longer represents who you are - or worse - holds you back from attracting talent or growing your client base, isn't serving your future. And while it takes courage to rebrand, it's also one of the most strategic investments a firm can make.

By Jennifer Geoghegan
AI tops compliance concerns for RIAs, survey finds
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUL 22, 2025
AI tops compliance concerns for RIAs, survey finds

Predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity are now high on compliance officers' lists as off-channel communications are relegated down the rankings.

By Leo Almazora
Bluespring acquires $364M Kestra affiliate to combine with two existing firms
RIA NEWS JUL 22, 2025
Bluespring acquires $364M Kestra affiliate to combine with two existing firms

Latest deal further expands the RIA acquirer’s footprint in Texas.

By Steve Randall
Market sentiment landscape is marked by divergence, Schwab data reveals
RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2025
Market sentiment landscape is marked by divergence, Schwab data reveals

Survey of RIAs, retail investors shines light on today’s market mindset.

By Steve Randall
Can advisors still cut through the noise in digital marketing?
FINTECH JUL 21, 2025
Can advisors still cut through the noise in digital marketing?

With a fifth of RIA firms using AI to create marketing content, one leading voice argues a clear identity and focusing on clients will be crucial to success.

By Leo Almazora
Steward Partners targets $500M–$2B RIAs amid resurgence of mid-sized sellers
RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2025
Steward Partners targets $500M–$2B RIAs amid resurgence of mid-sized sellers

Steward Partners M&A head Scott Danner tells InvestmentNews the firm is actively acquiring RIAs with $500M to $2B in assets, as mid-sized sellers have nearly doubled their share of transactions since 2023, according to DeVoe & Company's latest RIA M&A report.

By Andrew Cohen
Summit Financial adds four RIAs, nets $1.2B in new assets
RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2025
Summit Financial adds four RIAs, nets $1.2B in new assets

The quartet of deals across New York, Florida, Ohio, and New Mexico reinforces the fast-growing integrator's leading position in the independent space.

By Leo Almazora
Women Advisor Summit 2025: Empower, shape, define
RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2025
Women Advisor Summit 2025: Empower, shape, define

The Women Advisor Summit is the leading event for women in wealth management who are ready to grow their practice, expand their influence, and lead with purpose in a rapidly changing industry. Join us on October 21, 2025.

By Andy Burt
RIA M&A activity surges to second-quarter record
RIA NEWS JUL 21, 2025
RIA M&A activity surges to second-quarter record

With 102 transactions logged in the three-month period up to June, Echelon Partners is projecting a new banner year for dealmaking across the industry.

By Leo Almazora
Crypto RIA Eaglebrook eyes $1B AUM as Trump signs historic GENIUS Act legislation
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2025
Crypto RIA Eaglebrook eyes $1B AUM as Trump signs historic GENIUS Act legislation

Eaglebrook Advisors' CEO Chris King expects his crypto SMA investing firm to jump from managing nearly $400 million to $1 billion over the next 12 months, as president Donald Trump signs the GENIUS Act and Bitcoin comes off new all-time highs.

By Andrew Cohen
Coldstream names new CEO, enhances leadership amid rapid three-year growth
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2025
Coldstream names new CEO, enhances leadership amid rapid three-year growth

After beating its growth deadlines, the employee-owned firm is advancing its PE-free strategy with a streamlined executive structure and newly developed roles.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors play career counselor as more employees return to the office
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT (GORIA) JUL 18, 2025
Advisors play career counselor as more employees return to the office

As more workers are pushed to return to their offices, wealth managers are increasingly being asked to value the benefits of remote work.

By Gregg Greenberg
SEI taking majority stake in Stratos Wealth Holdings in $527M deal
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2025
SEI taking majority stake in Stratos Wealth Holdings in $527M deal

The transaction will see SEI effectively own 57.5% of Stratos' operating businesses as previous backer Emigrant Partners exits its position.

By Leo Almazora
Schwab hails successful quarter as trading activity and client assets hit new highs
RIA NEWS JUL 18, 2025
Schwab hails successful quarter as trading activity and client assets hit new highs

The RIA custody giant logged a 23% yearly increase in trading revenue, totaling nearly $1 billion for the quarter, as the April selloff and subsequent rebound saw an investing frenzy.

By Leo Almazora