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Want to go RIA with annuities? Here’s where to start

Ditching your legacy annuities when going independent used to be commonplace but there are now more options, says industry insiders.

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A look at Schwab’s TD migration, 8 months in

The company says it has been working to make former TD RIA clients happy, but smaller alternative custodians say they've been getting a lot of business.

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Wealth management must sell itself again

We are living in a golden age for our industry, but challenges lie in wait and we must proudly tout the value of our services.

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Sanctuary obtains tru Independence in Oregon

The fast-growing RIA giant is bolstering its appeal to breakaway advisors as it absorbs a $12.5B wealth advisory network.

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Avantax strikes deal for $760M wealth business

The firm best known for its integrated tax expertise is expanding its book as it snaps up a like-minded practice in Texas.

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Cetera’s Durbin says IPO clock has yet to tick

"Every private equity deal we have seen in the brokerage industry has lasted five to seven years," one executive said.

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Kayne Anderson Rudnick deepens San Francisco advisory bench

The firm strengthens its team in California as it welcomes a new advisor with a background supporting ultra-high-net-worth clients.

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New Cerulli study sheds light on advisors going independent

Cerulli’s study revealed approximately one-third of IBD advisors (32%) have considered opening an RIA in the past year.

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EP Wealth scores sports-focused advisors from RBC

The fee-only RIA’s newest advisors in California cater to high-net-worth individuals and athletes at the pro and college levels.

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SEIA eyes expansion with largest-ever acquisition

The independent RIA’s deal for a Cleveland-based firm with $2B in assets would mark its maiden expansion into the American Midwest.

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Janney expands Eastern US profile with veteran advisors

Ex-Baird advisor in North Carolina and Wells Fargo alum in Maryland together reported managing more than $600M.

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Michael Nathanson named new Focus CEO

After several months as president, Nathanson is taking over the chief exec position at the wealth advisory giant from Dan Glaser.

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Are advisors operating ‘above or below the line’?

CEO of GYL outlines how advisors can stay fresh and relevant.

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Freestone strengthens San Francisco office with veteran hire

The advisor joins the independent in California with 30 years of industry experience, including tenures at Goldman Sachs and UBS.

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Are RIAs failing their clients?

Advisors respond after report suggests clients are not having enough input into the advisory experience.

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Leading through innovation – with Tom Ruggie of Destiny Wealth Partners

Uncover the key initiatives behind Destiny Wealth Partners’ success and how it became one of the fastest growing fee-only RIAs.

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Cetera names new head of corporate development

With a successful record at Avantax, Wall Street veteran Michael Molnar is set to lead the RIA's M&A and advisor succession planning strategy.

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Advisor recruiting getting “irrational,” says Ameriprise CEO

"I do believe that the market is very competitive," says Ameriprise CEO Cracchiolo.

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Investors want ‘more personalization’ when it comes to ESG

Greenwashing scared off many investors but advisor says the key is helping clients gain a deeper understanding of what matters to them.

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Solid start to wealth management deals in 2024: report

"We’re seeing continued deal flow of mid-sized and smaller RIAs, along with broker-dealers, too," one banker said.