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Dynasty Financial welcomes breakaway team in Virginia
NEWS RIAS MAY 30, 2024
Dynasty Financial welcomes breakaway team in Virginia

The newly launched independent firm, previously managing $750 million at Wells Fargo, extends Dynasty’s reach in the East.

By Leo Almazora
Wealth Enhancement Group scores $1.22B Texas RIA
NEWS RIAS MAY 29, 2024
Wealth Enhancement Group scores $1.22B Texas RIA

The national independent’s latest acquisition, led by a three-decade industry veteran, marks its fifth deal for 2024.

By Leo Almazora
Stratos Wealth Advisors expands in Ohio
NEWS RIAS MAY 29, 2024
Stratos Wealth Advisors expands in Ohio

The national RIA adds a two-advisor wealth planning practice, led by a five-decade industry veteran, that oversees more than $100M in AUM.

By Leo Almazora
Carson Group responds to discrimination lawsuit
NEWS RIAS MAY 28, 2024
Carson Group responds to discrimination lawsuit

The company denies allegations that it retaliated against its former chief marketing officer and asked a court to toss her case against it.

By Emile Hallez
From Superbowl stardom to wealth management boardroom
NEWS RIAS MAY 28, 2024
From Superbowl stardom to wealth management boardroom

Bennie Fowler, who won Super Bowl 50 with the Denver Broncos, reflects on his new career as Caprock’s director of strategic relationships.

By Emily Douglas
Steward Partners adds foothold in Florida with $320M ex-Merrill team
NEWS RIAS MAY 28, 2024
Steward Partners adds foothold in Florida with $320M ex-Merrill team

The national RIA is getting its first Naples, Florida location with a women-led planning practice headed by a 40-year industry veteran.

By Leo Almazora
The Externship adds bonus experience hours from CFP Board
NEWS RIAS MAY 24, 2024
The Externship adds bonus experience hours from CFP Board

The virtual training program’s enhanced credit, starting in summer 2024, helps lower a key barrier for aspiring CFP certificants.

By Leo Almazora
What is Carson Group without Carson?
NEWS RIAS MAY 23, 2024
What is Carson Group without Carson?

Leadership changes and damaging lawsuit happened just as the company's founder stepped out of the CEO role.

By Emile Hallez
Amid mixed economic outlook, RIAs eye guaranteed investment solutions
NEWS RIAS MAY 22, 2024
Amid mixed economic outlook, RIAs eye guaranteed investment solutions

Research lifts lid on RIAs' use of annuities, growth strategies, and opportunity to take wallet share from banks.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera affiliate Wilde Wealth bolsters ownership group
NEWS RIAS MAY 22, 2024
Cetera affiliate Wilde Wealth bolsters ownership group

The Arizona-based planning firm with more than $3.4B in AUA hails the development as a strategic "win-win."

By Leo Almazora
Orion taps fintech vet Ron Pruitt as new president
NEWS RIAS MAY 21, 2024
Orion taps fintech vet Ron Pruitt as new president

The industry veteran brings an extensive wealth of experience built up over 25 years, including a key executive position at Envestnet.

By Leo Almazora
Fairport Wealth extends farewell to industry icon Heather Ettinger
NEWS RIAS MAY 21, 2024
Fairport Wealth extends farewell to industry icon Heather Ettinger

The visionary leader and crusader for women’s financial progress has been instrumental in the Ohio-based RIA’s growth since inception.

By Leo Almazora
Waverly snaps up $310M advisory firm in Georgia
NEWS RIAS MAY 21, 2024
Waverly snaps up $310M advisory firm in Georgia

The deal gives the growth-focused RIA’s 20th location in the US, and its 14th transaction since receiving a significant equity investment.

By Leo Almazora
Modern Wealth marks first anniversary with twin acquisitions
NEWS RIAS MAY 21, 2024
Modern Wealth marks first anniversary with twin acquisitions

The RIA aggregator caps off its first year of strategic growth by snapping up two East Coast firms worth more than $570M in assets combined.

By Leo Almazora
Caprock drafts ex-NFL pro to advance growth ambitions
NEWS RIAS MAY 21, 2024
Caprock drafts ex-NFL pro to advance growth ambitions

The ultra-high-net-worth RIA is tapping a former wide receiver for the Denver Broncos to advance into new markets.

By Leo Almazora
Robertson Stephens welcomes Colorado-based RIA
NEWS RIAS MAY 17, 2024
Robertson Stephens welcomes Colorado-based RIA

The firm has added a new location in Colorado Springs with its latest move in the Western US.

By Leo Almazora
Mercer Advisors names principal to lead M&A integration
NEWS RIAS MAY 16, 2024
Mercer Advisors names principal to lead M&A integration

The RIA giant is redoubling its inorganic growth focus as it elevates Martine Lellis to a newly created leadership role.

By Leo Almazora
Avantax snaps up $400M Pennsylvania team
NEWS RIAS MAY 16, 2024
Avantax snaps up $400M Pennsylvania team

Previously with Stratos Wealth Advisors, the new hires in the Northeast include three veterans with over 80 years of combined industry experience.

By Leo Almazora
Summit strengthens Southwest presence with $370M UBS team
NEWS RIAS MAY 15, 2024
Summit strengthens Southwest presence with $370M UBS team

The RIA is bolstering its partnership model as it helps the breakaway team, led by a 25-year veteran, launch their own high-net-worth firm.

By Leo Almazora
What will the end of noncompete agreements mean for advisors?
NEWS RIAS MAY 14, 2024
What will the end of noncompete agreements mean for advisors?

A bill in New York City, in addition to the new FTC rule, could be good news for restless advisors.

By Emile Hallez