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Schwab tells RIAs its wealth arm isn’t 'competing for new business'

Schwab tells RIAs its wealth arm isn’t 'competing for new business'

At IMPACT, CEO Rick Wurster said Schwab Wealth Advisory serves only existing retail clients, and he pledged support for sub-$100M RIAs as Fidelity drops them.

Fintech

AI operating system race heats up as Nevis raises $70 million

Tandems and Zeplyn roll out new AI agents and assistants as wealthtech firms compete to run more of advisors’ back-office work

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Taxes, alts, in the education spotlight at Schwab IMPACT

“There is an increasing need for tax expertise,” said Dave Wahlen of Merit Financial Advisors.

Independent Broker Dealers

Ameriprise’s Cracchiolo: There’s no retention program here

Regardless, major industry players are introducing retention bonuses as a way to keep advisors in their seats.

Equities

Vestmark, Allspring team up on advisor-built model portfolios

Allspring’s active strategies join Vestmark’s tax-aware UMA platform as RIA adoption gains traction for custom portfolios

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A successful AI workforce isn’t about agents, says Humanity Labs CEO
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A successful AI workforce isn’t about agents, says Humanity Labs CEO

“A better tool does not on its own make a better outcome,” said Humanity Labs CEO Andrei Pop.

Schwab IMPACT 2026 full conference coverage
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Schwab IMPACT 2026 full conference coverage

InvestmentNews traveled to Boston, Massachusetts, to cover Schwab's annual conference. All coverage can be found here.

Envestnet eyes RIA benefits of Vestmark deal
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Envestnet eyes RIA benefits of Vestmark deal

“[Vestmark] bring to us the very scaled sponsor trading,” said Envestnet’s Sue Burton.

Franklin Templeton expands RIA distribution team, eyes ETF, alts, and direct indexing
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Franklin Templeton expands RIA distribution team, eyes ETF, alts, and direct indexing

“This expansion is an opportunity for us to meet our clients where they are,” said Franklin Templeton’s Dan Muzzarelli.

RIA moves: Dynasty, Mercer Advisors, and AlphaCore add to leadership
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RIA moves: Dynasty, Mercer Advisors, and AlphaCore add to leadership

Dynasty names a new CMO, Mercer taps a wealthtech veteran as data chief, and AlphaCore adds an acquisition-minded CFO from Corient as RIA platforms continue to scale


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Boston brings the energy as advisors flock to Schwab IMPACT 2026
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Boston brings the energy as advisors flock to Schwab IMPACT 2026

James Burton, of InvestmentNews, steps on to the conference floor to sample the atmosphere, speak to a first-timer, and seek out a lobster roll!

Here’s how Sagard helps advisors navigate private markets
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Here’s how Sagard helps advisors navigate private markets

Dayna Kleinman, head of US wealth at Sagard, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to explain how Sagard is helping advisors navigate private markets, as well as highlight the firm’s strategic relationship with Baird.

Wells Fargo strategist highlights ways to rebalance portfolios ahead of potential volatility
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Wells Fargo strategist highlights ways to rebalance portfolios ahead of potential volatility

Veronica Willis, global asset allocation strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to explain how investors should think about rebalancing their portfolios to take advantage of potential market volatility.

Prudential study highlights spending challenges in retirement
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Prudential study highlights spending challenges in retirement

Phil Waldeck, head of US businesses at Prudential Financial, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to highlight new research showing deteriorating spending confidence in retirement, as well as offer solutions for retirees to overcome it.

Expect ETF innovation and acceleration in coming year
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Expect ETF innovation and acceleration in coming year

Noel Archard, managing director and global head of product solutions and marketing at AllianceBernstein, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to highlight the current state of the ETF market and discuss the innovations he expects to see in the coming year.

Younger investors are approaching investing differently. Here’s how
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Younger investors are approaching investing differently. Here’s how

Tim Kresl, managing principal and head of U.S. client success at Broadridge, sits down with InvestmentNews anchor Gregg Greenberg to highlight how retail investors - especially younger ones - are approaching their portfolios right now and how those changes are impacting advisors and asset managers.

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