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Maryland bars advisor over charging excessive fees to clients
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION JUN 13, 2025
Maryland bars advisor over charging excessive fees to clients

Blue Anchor Capital Management and Pickett also purchased “highly aggressive and volatile” securities, according to the order.

By Bruce Kelly
RIA Jackson Square Capital sponsors golfer Riley Lewis at US Open
RIA NEWS JUN 12, 2025
RIA Jackson Square Capital sponsors golfer Riley Lewis at US Open

The San Francisco-based RIA has its logo on the shirt sleeve of 23-year-old Riley Lewis as he makes his major championship debut, and plans to further leverage the golfer's cachet among clients and prospects.

By Andrew Cohen
Sanctuary, VestGen make strides in next-gen recruitment
RIA NEWS JUN 12, 2025
Sanctuary, VestGen make strides in next-gen recruitment

A Merrill Lynch breakaway joins one of Sanctuary Wealth's East Coast partners as VestGen adds two promising young talents to its own advisor bench.

By Leo Almazora
Minority capital comes with caution
RIA NEWS JUN 12, 2025
Minority capital comes with caution

Transactions have slowed according to recent data as industry insider warns that the trip doesn't always match the brochure when minority investors come onboard.

By Andrew Cohen
RIAs pull back from US stocks, Interactive Brokers survey reports
RIA NEWS JUN 11, 2025
RIAs pull back from US stocks, Interactive Brokers survey reports

According to a new Interactive Brokers survey, 42% of independent advisors are investing more in non-U.S. equities, while 40% are reducing client exposure to U.S. stocks amid growing concerns over tariffs and the national debt.

By Andrew Cohen
Dynasty Financial welcomes Anchyra Partners in Atlanta
RIA NEWS JUN 11, 2025
Dynasty Financial welcomes Anchyra Partners in Atlanta

Previously managing $2.6 billion in assets, the new RIA led by veterans from Stephens and Goldman Sach is setting its sights on the ultra-high-net-worth and family office space.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic loses $1.5B superteam to Commonwealth in New York
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 11, 2025
Osaic loses $1.5B superteam to Commonwealth in New York

The latest powerhouse group to leave Osaic is moving at an interesting time, with Commonwealth is set to be absorbed by IBD behemoth LPL.

By Leo Almazora
Lido Advisors makes first deal since BlackRock-backed buyout; acquires Michigan RIA
RIA NEWS JUN 11, 2025
Lido Advisors makes first deal since BlackRock-backed buyout; acquires Michigan RIA

In its first move since selling a majority stake to HPS Investment Partners, Lido Advisors has acquired Michigan-based Exchange Capital Management. The deal comes as HPS prepares to join BlackRock, a major step for the world’s biggest asset manager expanding into the RIA space.

By Andrew Cohen
The Bahnsen Group, Savant make senior leadership appointments
RIA NEWS JUN 11, 2025
The Bahnsen Group, Savant make senior leadership appointments

Multi-billion-dollar firms announce changes to management.

By Steve Randall
Cetera taps Mariner alum Jen Hanau for new RIA division
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2025
Cetera taps Mariner alum Jen Hanau for new RIA division

With experience from Fidelity and Schwab, Hanau will support the newest pillar of its Wealth Hub framework covering independent RIAs, W-2 employees, and its supported independence model.

By Leo Almazora
RIA moves: Carson Group, Bluespring announce new acquisitions as consolidation continues
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2025
RIA moves: Carson Group, Bluespring announce new acquisitions as consolidation continues

Carson Wealth is strengthening its Colorado presence, while Bluespring's move in Texas will create a new $1.4 billion firm.

By Leo Almazora
Ex-Falcon advisor sparks legal fight after jump to $9B RIA Parallel Advisors
RIA NEWS JUN 10, 2025
Ex-Falcon advisor sparks legal fight after jump to $9B RIA Parallel Advisors

"This legal proceeding is about accountability and safeguarding ... the ethical standards our industry relies on," said Falcon Wealth CEO Gabriel Shahin, as the RIA accuses ex-employee Nicole Amore of misusing client data in her transition to Parallel Advisors.

By Andrew Cohen
Elevation Point adds two execs to drive continued expansion
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2025
Elevation Point adds two execs to drive continued expansion

CEO Jim Dickson said the two women leaders' hiring marks "a defining moment" for the Minneapolis-based RIA growth accelerator.

By Leo Almazora
How these RIA advisors are helping business owners through tariff ankle-breakers
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2025
How these RIA advisors are helping business owners through tariff ankle-breakers

Against a backdrop of non-stop trade policy changes, planning professionals and leaders share their clients' experiences and the strategies they're using to adapt.

By Leo Almazora
Revealed: InvestmentNews 5-Star Independent Advisors for 2025
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS JUN 09, 2025
Revealed: InvestmentNews 5-Star Independent Advisors for 2025

Leading with competence and empathy, the best independent advisors have built strong client relationships with communication and investment knowledge, among other hallmarks.

By Leo Almazora
Cuomo warns of NYC wealth exodus from 'socialist' tax hike
RIA NEWS JUN 09, 2025
Cuomo warns of NYC wealth exodus from 'socialist' tax hike

The Democratic front-runner says some of his closest challenger's key promises could push the richest New Yorkers to take flight to lower-tax jurisdictions.

By Bloomberg
Edelman Financial Engines names Ralph Haberli as president
RETIREMENT PLANNING JUN 09, 2025
Edelman Financial Engines names Ralph Haberli as president

The $287 billion RIA behemoth's newest leader, with experience from Capital Group and BlackRock, will lead its workplace, employee planning, and wealth planning businesses.

By Leo Almazora
More than two-thirds of advisors see stocks gaining in H2 2025, survey finds
EQUITIES JUN 09, 2025
More than two-thirds of advisors see stocks gaining in H2 2025, survey finds

With nearly half of respondents expecting equities to outdo other asset classes, advisors are seeing more opportunities to engage meaningfully with clients.

By Leo Almazora
AI widens tech divide between RIAs and banks
FINTECH JUN 06, 2025
AI widens tech divide between RIAs and banks

New data from F2 Strategy shows 95% of RIAs are using AI - four times the adoption rate of banks. Trust companies account for 90% of firms not using AI, raising alarms about their ability to stay competitive.

By Andrew Cohen
$8B RIA Wealthcare to be acquired by Sammons Financial Group
RIA NEWS JUN 06, 2025
$8B RIA Wealthcare to be acquired by Sammons Financial Group

The transaction will see ownership of Wealthcare switch from NewSpring Holdings roughly 12 years after the private equity company made its investment.

By Leo Almazora