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Top RIA Cresset warns of 'inevitable' recession amid tariff uncertainty
NEWS RIAS 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.

Record RIA M&A activity marks strong start to 2025
NEWS RIAS 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
Merit Financial Advisors expands digital reach with acquisition
NEWS RIAS APR 29, 2025
Merit Financial Advisors expands digital reach with acquisition

Firm grows assets to $12.27 billion with latest deal.

By Jonalyn Cueto
Mother-daughter advisor duo avoids succession debt with sale to Bain Capital-backed Carson Group
NEWS RIAS 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
NEWS RIAS 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
Net Positive Consortium gains momentum with new members, first strategic partner
NEWS RIAS 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
NEWS RIAS 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
Savvy Wealth wooes Commonwealth advisors with Fidelity advantage
NEWS RIAS APR 24, 2025
Savvy Wealth wooes Commonwealth advisors with Fidelity advantage

CEO Ritik Malhotra is leveraging Savvy Wealth's Fidelity partnership in offers to Commonwealth advisors, alongside "Acquisition Relief Boxes" filled with cookies, brownies, and aspirin.

By Andrew Cohen
Broker or bookie? Robinhood's mix of betting, investing concerns advisors
NEWS RIAS APR 24, 2025
Broker or bookie? Robinhood's mix of betting, investing concerns advisors

As Robinhood bets on prediction markets, advisors are skeptical of the app's push into the RIA custody and wealth management services.

By Andrew Cohen
RIA M&A stays brisk in first quarter with record pace of dealmaking
NEWS RIAS APR 23, 2025
RIA M&A stays brisk in first quarter with record pace of dealmaking

Driven by robust transaction activity amid market turbulence and increased focus on billion-dollar plus targets, Echelon Partners expects another all-time high in 2025.

By Leo Almazora
More layoffs to come at Cetera?
NEWS RIAS APR 23, 2025
More layoffs to come at Cetera?

A company spokesperson called the layoffs a "small reduction in our workforce."

By Bruce Kelly
Carson, Lido strengthen RIA networks with bicoastal deals
NEWS RIAS APR 23, 2025
Carson, Lido strengthen RIA networks with bicoastal deals

Carson is expanding one of its relationships in Florida while Lido Advisors adds an $870 million practice in Silicon Valley.

By Leo Almazora
Integrated Partners, Kestra welcome multigenerational advisor teams
NEWS RIAS APR 23, 2025
Integrated Partners, Kestra welcome multigenerational advisor teams

Integrated Partners is adding a husband-wife tandem to its network in Missouri as Kestra onboards a father-son advisor duo from UBS.

By Leo Almazora
RFG Advisory, Elevation Point welcome new RIA partners
NEWS RIAS APR 22, 2025
RFG Advisory, Elevation Point welcome new RIA partners

RFG welcomes an Edelmen advisor veteran as he launches his own firm, while Elevation Point seals its third deal for 2025 in Michigan.

By Leo Almazora
Trump targets Harvard's tax-exempt status. What's the upshot for charitable giving?
NEWS RIAS APR 21, 2025
Trump targets Harvard's tax-exempt status. What's the upshot for charitable giving?

RIA founders and C-suite leaders weigh in on the impact for philanthropic clients, and why now could mark a moment in time for investors to make an impact.

By Leo Almazora
NewEdge Wealth deepens Atlanta expansion with two new senior hires
NEWS RIAS APR 21, 2025
NewEdge Wealth deepens Atlanta expansion with two new senior hires

Latest hires reunite former Morgan Stanley and Edge Capital colleagues as part of NewEdge Wealth’s Southeastern expansion strategy

By Leo Almazora
Wirehouse teams find independence in Chicago as Daymark, Rockefeller announce additions
NEWS RIAS APR 21, 2025
Wirehouse teams find independence in Chicago as Daymark, Rockefeller announce additions

The $3.7 billion Dynasty partner firm extends its presence in Chicago and Utah while Rockefeller welcomes a former Merrill Lynch team.

By Leo Almazora
Costly referral programs fuel RIA M&A growth strategies
NEWS RIAS APR 17, 2025
Costly referral programs fuel RIA M&A growth strategies

With growth topping succession as the leading M&A driver, referral programs are a top-of-mind consideration for firms as Goldman Sachs, Pershing and Robinhood consider entering the referral market.

By Andrew Cohen
Dynasty firm Procyon Partners inks staking deal with Constellation Wealth Capital
NEWS RIAS APR 17, 2025
Dynasty firm Procyon Partners inks staking deal with Constellation Wealth Capital

The $8 billion RIA is getting more fuel for geographic expansion and recruit top talent through a minority investment partnership.

By Leo Almazora
Concurrent hails first quarter advisor team growth, adding $2B in AUM
NEWS RIAS APR 17, 2025
Concurrent hails first quarter advisor team growth, adding $2B in AUM

The half-dozen teams who joined the hybrid RIA in the early innings of 2025 have lifted it past a key asset milestone.

By Leo Almazora