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In 5 years, advice industry sees $835.3 billion in assets change hands: LPL
NEWS RIAS MAY 02, 2023
In 5 years, advice industry sees $835.3 billion in assets change hands: LPL

The welcome news for financial advisors in the report is that valuations for firms aren't necessarily based on how they choose to do business.

By Bruce Kelly
Liz Nesvold joins Cresset as president
NEWS RIAS MAY 02, 2023
Liz Nesvold joins Cresset as president

Nesvold is exiting Raymond James to take on an expansive new role at Cresset's $30 billion platform.

By Jeff Benjamin
Matt Sonnen joins Coldstream Wealth Management as chief operating officer
NEWS RIAS MAY 02, 2023
Matt Sonnen joins Coldstream Wealth Management as chief operating officer

Sonnen, founder of consulting firm PFI Advisors, will work on improving Coldstream's back-office operations.

By InvestmentNews
Bill to ease regulatory burden on small advisors sails through committee
NEWS RIAS MAY 01, 2023
Bill to ease regulatory burden on small advisors sails through committee

The SEC's current definition of small advisors is 'antiquated,' which means the agency's regulations are not properly calibrated for such firms, the Investment Adviser Association said.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Dynasty Financial launches investment bank to capture a piece of the RIA M&A market
NEWS RIAS MAY 01, 2023
Dynasty Financial launches investment bank to capture a piece of the RIA M&A market

The new Dynasty Investment Bank will cater to buyers and seller regardless of whether they're part of the Dynasty partnership network.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pathstone pushes past $80 billion with acquisition of Brainard Capital
NEWS RIAS MAY 01, 2023
Pathstone pushes past $80 billion with acquisition of Brainard Capital

Austin, Texas-based Brainard represents a key market for Pathstone's focus on family office services.

By Jeff Benjamin
CI Financial cashes in big with sale of stake in Boston RIA
NEWS RIAS APR 28, 2023
CI Financial cashes in big with sale of stake in Boston RIA

CI claims to have tripled its return on its original minority investment in Congress Wealth Management.

By Jeff Benjamin
Sanctuary Wealth nabs $1 billion Merrill team
NEWS RIAS APR 28, 2023
Sanctuary Wealth nabs $1 billion Merrill team

Chicago-based Burnham Harbor Private Wealth has four advisors.

By InvestmentNews
Wealth Enhancement buys $1.1 billion Minnesota-based hybrid
NEWS RIAS APR 27, 2023
Wealth Enhancement buys $1.1 billion Minnesota-based hybrid

New Era Financial Advisors has six advisors and offices in Wayzata and Hutchinson.

By InvestmentNews
Allworth Financial adds $506 million Kansas-based firm
NEWS RIAS APR 26, 2023
Allworth Financial adds $506 million Kansas-based firm

The purchase of Lawrence-based McDaniel Knutson Financial Partners is Allworth’s 28th deal in five years.

By InvestmentNews
Advisors want to use alternatives. Here are 3 reasons they aren't
NEWS OPINION APR 26, 2023
Advisors want to use alternatives. Here are 3 reasons they aren't

The investments may fit the times, but lack of choice and transparency, and liability fears help explain why some are dissatisfied with the offerings.

By Matt Schiffman
Modern Wealth Management goes from zero to $1.5 billion with first deal
NEWS RIAS APR 25, 2023
Modern Wealth Management goes from zero to $1.5 billion with first deal

The private equity-backed aggregator launched by veterans of Goldman Sachs and United Capital has acquired Barber Financial Group, with $1.5 billion in assets.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fidelity sees shifting dynamics among RIA buyers and sellers
NEWS RIAS APR 21, 2023
Fidelity sees shifting dynamics among RIA buyers and sellers

Private equity is still hungry for access to wealth management and smaller firms are fine-tuning their pursuit of scale.

By Jeff Benjamin
Showing up for showbiz folks
NEWS RIAS APR 21, 2023
Showing up for showbiz folks

A big part of working with artists and entertainers is helping them keep their feet on the ground while they're reaching for the stars.

By Jeff Benjamin
Farther surpasses $675M AUM as digitally native RIAs gain traction
NEWS RIAS APR 20, 2023
Farther surpasses $675M AUM as digitally native RIAs gain traction

A new generation of registered investment advisors are just building fintech themselves, since what's on the market falls short of the digital experience they want to offer.

By Ryan W. Neal
Financial advisors wave the caution flag in client portfolios
NEWS RIAS APR 20, 2023
Financial advisors wave the caution flag in client portfolios

Fidelity research shows a trend toward de-risking and an increased focus on diversification in the portfolios advisors build for their clients.

By Jeff Benjamin
Atria buys Grove Point Financial from Kestra
NEWS RIAS APR 18, 2023
Atria buys Grove Point Financial from Kestra

Rockville, Maryland-based Grove Point has $15 billion in assets and roughly 400 advisors; it was known as H. Beck before Kestra acquired it in 2017.

By InvestmentNews
How to avoid being fired by your clients
NEWS RIAS APR 17, 2023
How to avoid being fired by your clients

A Morningstar report shows most clients want to feel connected to their advisor beyond just their investment account.

By Jeff Benjamin
Altruist raises $112 million to challenge Schwab, Fidelity
NEWS RIAS APR 12, 2023
Altruist raises $112 million to challenge Schwab, Fidelity

The Los Angeles-based custodian's latest funding round was led by Insight Partners and Adam Street Partners.

By Ryan W. Neal
Economic realities dampen pace of RIA acquisitions
NEWS RIAS APR 12, 2023
Economic realities dampen pace of RIA acquisitions

This is the first time since 2014 that first-quarter deal volume has declined from the same quarter a year earlier, according to data from DeVoe & Co.

By Jeff Benjamin