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Monte Carlo forecasts prove anything is possible — or not
NEWS RIAS JAN 03, 2022
Monte Carlo forecasts prove anything is possible — or not

With simulations showing extreme projected portfolio outcomes, some financial advisers won't even use Monte Carlo modeling for their younger clients for fear of looking silly.

By Jeff Benjamin
Anti-woke strategies emerge as flip side of ESG
NEWS RIAS DEC 22, 2021
Anti-woke strategies emerge as flip side of ESG

As investing becomes increasingly political, investors will have to balance good feelings against good performance.

By Jeff Benjamin
Private Advisor Group reels in new investor capital
NEWS RIAS DEC 21, 2021
Private Advisor Group reels in new investor capital

Merchant Investment Management is a private partnership that invests in growth companies and other opportunities. According to its website, Merchant Investment Management this year has focused on investing in the wealth management industry.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL Financial lands MML team managing $390 million
NEWS RIAS DEC 20, 2021
LPL Financial lands MML team managing $390 million

Sterling Wealth Group is based in Melville, New York and was formerly affiliated with MML Investors Services.

By InvestmentNews
Beacon Pointe adds $678 million RIA
NEWS RIAS DEC 16, 2021
Beacon Pointe adds $678 million RIA

Pacific Edge Advisors constitutes a hometown acquisition for Beacon Pointe.

By InvestmentNews
Schwab to offer T. Rowe institutional shares commission-free
NEWS RIAS DEC 15, 2021
Schwab to offer T. Rowe institutional shares commission-free

Five years after competitor Fidelity launched its no-transaction-fee platform for institutional shares, Schwab is following suit in a similar deal with T. Rowe Price.

By Jeff Benjamin
A mass migration of advisers
NEWS OPINION DEC 15, 2021
A mass migration of advisers

Burnt out by the grind of running a small business, many firm principals are merging with other firms and creating national brands.

By Scott Hanson
MAI Capital acquires $558 million RIA
NEWS RIAS DEC 15, 2021
MAI Capital acquires $558 million RIA

The principals of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Queens Oak Advisors, Leila Evans and Deems May, a former NFL player, will join MAI.

By InvestmentNews
CI Financial notches 29th and 30th deals in record buying spree
NEWS RIAS DEC 15, 2021
CI Financial notches 29th and 30th deals in record buying spree

The Toronto aggregator announced a twofer that combines for $10 billion in assets under management. The deals push CI’s U.S. footprint to $115 billion in assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
Hightower adds $1.8 billion RIA in Kansas
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2021
Hightower adds $1.8 billion RIA in Kansas

The year-end buying binge continues as RIAs rush to close deals ahead of President Joe Biden's anticipated tax hikes next year.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity Institutional adds new head of client growth
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2021
Fidelity Institutional adds new head of client growth

Rohit Mahna will report to Mike Durbin and fills the spot vacated in June by Sanjiv Mirchandani, who took part in Fidelity's sweeping buyout offer.

By Jeff Benjamin
Prospera leaps into the acquisition game with Dorsey deal
NEWS RIAS DEC 14, 2021
Prospera leaps into the acquisition game with Dorsey deal

With just two deals under its belt after nearly 40 years in the business, the $16 billion Dallas broker-dealer and RIA is ready to become more active in the M&A space.

By Jeff Benjamin
Private equity expands beyond US wealth management
NEWS RIAS DEC 13, 2021
Private equity expands beyond US wealth management

Merchant Investment Management has purchased a stake in Brainvest Wealth Management for international exposure.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wescott Financial buys $800 million niche practice
NEWS RIAS DEC 13, 2021
Wescott Financial buys $800 million niche practice

Wescott Financial Advisory Group will swell to $3.5 billion under management with the addition of Asset Planning Services, which specializes in working with execs from Merck & Co.

By Jeff Benjamin
Rich clients get more ‘S’ options at $8 billion firm
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2021
Rich clients get more ‘S’ options at $8 billion firm

Seattle-based Laird Norton Wealth Management is working with Calvert and Parametric to design to equity strategies that emphasize social issues.

By Bloomberg
Captrust buys $2.2 billion Rinet in 8th deal this year
NEWS RIAS DEC 08, 2021
Captrust buys $2.2 billion Rinet in 8th deal this year

Rinet executive says $2.2 billion in AUM is no longer enough to be competitive in the fast-consolidating RIA market.

By Jeff Benjamin
ETFs take center stage in 2021
NEWS RIAS DEC 07, 2021
ETFs take center stage in 2021

Record net inflows are just a part of the story. ETFs continue to take market share of mutual funds by doing more for less.

By Jeff Benjamin
Northeast RIAs see growth bounce back in 2021
NEWS RIAS DEC 06, 2021
Northeast RIAs see growth bounce back in 2021

After a trying 2020, large Northeastern RIAs saw growth this year rebound to 8.8%. The InvestmentNews annual review of RIAs by region includes firms with $100 million or more in assets.

By Bruce Kelly
CI Financial to acquire $6 billion RegentAtlantic
NEWS RIAS DEC 06, 2021
CI Financial to acquire $6 billion RegentAtlantic

The acquisition of the New York-based RIA marks the third largest transaction for the Canadian buyer, which has grown to more than $100 billion in U.S. RIA assets in two years.

By Jeff Benjamin
Ritholtz, WisdomTree launch  crypto index separate account
NEWS RIAS DEC 03, 2021
Ritholtz, WisdomTree launch crypto index separate account

Riding the direct indexing wave, the WisdomTree Crypto Index is designed for advisers but could also offer direct access for retail investors.

By Jeff Benjamin