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Corient set to snap up mega-RIA $7.9B H.M. Payson
NEWS RIAS DEC 17, 2024
Corient set to snap up mega-RIA $7.9B H.M. Payson

The deal to acquire Maine's largest RIA gives CI Financial's US wealth subsidiary its first-ever location in the Northeastern state.

By Leo Almazora
Snowden Lane unveils exit planning program for senior advisors
NEWS RIAS DEC 16, 2024
Snowden Lane unveils exit planning program for senior advisors

The independent RIA's new initiative helps retiring advisors monetize their practices while helping ensure a smooth handoff to the next generation.

By Leo Almazora
'Your firm can't be just you'
NEWS RIAS DEC 16, 2024
'Your firm can't be just you'

When is comes to enhancing a firm's valuation, top advisor says it must be able to "thrive without being dependent on one person."

By Chris Davis
Will wealthy share their bounty?
NEWS RIAS DEC 16, 2024
Will wealthy share their bounty?

After a record year for charitable giving, advisors look ahead to an uncertain new year.

By Gregg Greenberg
CEO slips RIA into top gear
NEWS RIAS DEC 16, 2024
CEO slips RIA into top gear

On your mark. Get set. Go! Private Advisor Group's Frank Smith sprints into a new year.

By Gregg Greenberg
PE RIA backer Constellation Wealth Capital closes debut fund
NEWS RIAS DEC 16, 2024
PE RIA backer Constellation Wealth Capital closes debut fund

Having secured more than $1 billion in capital commitments, the private equity firm behind some of the year's biggest minority staking deals is looking forward to more partnerships.

By Leo Almazora
$47B Clearstead announces CEO succession
NEWS RIAS DEC 13, 2024
$47B Clearstead announces CEO succession

David Fulton, the RIA giant's decade-long chief executive, is stepping down to be replaced by president Bradley Knapp on Jan. 1 as part of a planned transition.

By Leo Almazora
Cetera, Apella, Perigon announce advisor additions
NEWS RIAS DEC 13, 2024
Cetera, Apella, Perigon announce advisor additions

The firms are extending their footprints with new recruitment moves in Arizona, Massachusetts, and Florida.

By Leo Almazora
Tennessee-based SageSpring drafts NFL veteran Winston Justice as private wealth CEO
NEWS RIAS DEC 13, 2024
Tennessee-based SageSpring drafts NFL veteran Winston Justice as private wealth CEO

The former offensive lineman for the Philadelphia Eagles is taking charge of the $5.5 billion RIA's strategic growth initiatives.

By Leo Almazora
The case against the basis points tax for advisors
NEWS RIAS DEC 12, 2024
The case against the basis points tax for advisors

CEO says that the 'basis points tax' is killing firms’ bottom line.

By Josh Welsh
Hightower, Summit keep growth streak going with latest strategic deals
NEWS RIAS DEC 12, 2024
Hightower, Summit keep growth streak going with latest strategic deals

The RIA acquirers' newest partnerships, involving an $800 million team and a $550 million wealth planning firm, give them additional footholds in Colorado and Illinois.

By Leo Almazora
Institutional consultant and OCIO snags Envestnet director for wealth business
NEWS RIAS DEC 12, 2024
Institutional consultant and OCIO snags Envestnet director for wealth business

Jean Heath, former principal director of asset management relations, will help Clearstead sell its newly acquired SMA services, a big step the firm has made in the high-end wealth-management business.

By Emile Hallez
The scramble for talent at RIAs is just beginning: Schwab
NEWS RIAS DEC 11, 2024
The scramble for talent at RIAs is just beginning: Schwab

RIAs will need to hire more than 70,000 new staff over the next five years, Schwab said. What should RIAs be doing to prepare?

By Josh Welsh
Steward Partners strengthens West Coast presence with Lindsey-Trost Group deal
NEWS RIAS DEC 11, 2024
Steward Partners strengthens West Coast presence with Lindsey-Trost Group deal

The $38 billion RIA's latest merger transaction will create a hybrid branch overseeing $712 million in assets while giving the firm a new foothold in Los Angeles.

By Leo Almazora
Homrich Berg snaps up $6.4B family office WMS
NEWS RIAS DEC 11, 2024
Homrich Berg snaps up $6.4B family office WMS

The RIA giant's first deal since getting an infusion from TPG will lift it past the $24 billion asset mark while expanding its footprint in Maryland.

By Leo Almazora
The SEC can limit mandatory arbitration by RIAs. But will it ever?
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2024
The SEC can limit mandatory arbitration by RIAs. But will it ever?

“It’s probably the most important issue relating to investor justice,” the SEC's ombudsman said at the Investor Advisory Committee meeting Tuesday.

By Emile Hallez
Modern Wealth adds $500M in AUM with acquisition hat trick
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2024
Modern Wealth adds $500M in AUM with acquisition hat trick

The growing RIA tops $6.5 billion in assets while extending its Michigan and Kansas footprints and establishing its first North Carolina location.

By Leo Almazora
$24B Lido Advisors snaps up fellow LA RIA Avitas Wealth Management
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2024
$24B Lido Advisors snaps up fellow LA RIA Avitas Wealth Management

The RIA giant's newest partner brings multigenerational wealth expertise while adding more than $1.1 billion in registered assets under management.

By Leo Almazora
PE-backed RIA Merit adds $603M with Trinity Financial Partners
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2024
PE-backed RIA Merit adds $603M with Trinity Financial Partners

The deal gives the hybrid RIA with $11.84 billion in assets its third Pennsylvania location as well as its twenty-ninth partnership since receiving a key minority investment.

By Leo Almazora
$37B RIA Beacon Pointe taps ex-Capital Group leader for retirement plan division
NEWS RIAS DEC 10, 2024
$37B RIA Beacon Pointe taps ex-Capital Group leader for retirement plan division

The wealth firm's newest hire brings over a decade of experience in providing fiduciary and investment consulting services to 401(k) and 403(b) plans, endowments, and foundations.

By Leo Almazora