Methodology: InvestmentNews qualified 1,578 firms headquartered in the United States based on data reported on Form ADV to the Securities and Exchange Commission. To qualify, firms must have met the following criteria: (1) latest ADV filing date is either on or after July 1, 2022, (2) total AUM is at least $100M, (3) managed assets for U.S. household clients during its most recently completed fiscal year, with at least one advisor per 500 clients, (4) no more than 50% of amount of regulatory assets under management is attributable to pooled investment vehicles (other than investment companies), (5) no more than 25% of amount of regulatory assets under management is attributable to pension and profit-sharing plans (but not the plan participants), (6) no more than 25% of amount of regulatory assets under management is attributable to corporations or other businesses, (7) provides financial planning services, (8) is not actively engaged in business as a broker-dealer (registered or unregistered), and (9) is not actively engaged in business as a registered representative of a broker-dealer.
"This shouldn’t be hard to ban, but neither party will do it. So offensive to the people they serve," RIA titan Peter Mallouk said in a post that referenced Nancy Pelosi's reported stock gains.
Elsewhere, Sanctuary Wealth recently attracted a $225 million team from Edward Jones in Colorado.
The giant hybrid RIA is elevating its appeal to advisors with a curated suite of alternative investment models, offering exposure to private equity, private credit, and real estate.
The $40 billion RIA firm's latest West Coast deal brings a veteran with over 25 years of experience to its legacy division for succession-focused advisors.
Invictus fund managers allegedly kept $10 million in plan assets after removal, setting off a legal fight that raises red flags for wealth firms.
Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.
Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.
