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Ex-Texas adviser gets 3 life sentences for $32 million Ponzi
William Neil "Doc" Gallagher courted victims with Bible-thumping zeal and loads of Texas charm.
RIA tech stacks: Can’t we all just get along?
In the tech world, integration will not only help you 'future-proof' your tech stack, but also help make any tech missteps easier to fix.
CI Financial adds $4.1 billion with acquisition of R.H. Bluestein
The Canadian aggregator makes it first move into Michigan and shows no signs of slowing the rapid pace of its dealmaking.
Bitcoin investing without the roller-coaster ride
Two tech platforms team up to launch a low-volatility cryptocurrency model portfolio for less adventurous investors in digital assets.
Pro bono financial planning needs fintech to step up
New research from the Foundation for Financial Planning shows that fintech innovation falls short when it comes to planning for low- and moderate-income pro bono clients.
Wirehouse CEOs muse about RIAs and competition
James Gorman of Morgan Stanley and Charlie Scharf of Wells Fargo both took time during their earnings conference calls to share some thoughts about their RIA competitors.
Bitcoin-linked ETFs attract record assets with strategy designed for traders
The futures-based access to cryptocurrencies has been described as better than nothing by investors. But, financial advisers might have trouble managing client expectations.
Mariner Wealth acquires $700 million RIA
Barley Mill Asset Management is based in Wilmington, Delaware; the Delaware office will remain under the leadership of Paul Dorsey, who founded Barley Mill more than a decade ago.
CI Financial adds Seattle office with $3.4 billion in assets
The purchase of the Seattle-based McCutchen Group will push the Canadian aggregator of registered investment advisers to more than $85 billion in US wealth management assets.
Mercer buys $700 million Texas RIA
Dallas-based Lake Point Advisory Group was founded in 2007 by Reid Johnson, who was described as a 'marketing genius' by Mercer's Dave Barton.
SageView Advisory acquires $1.8 billion Michigan RIA
The purchase of Bloomfield Hills Financial brings SageView 50 employees and six locations.
Charles Schwab strategists put inflation in perspective
Jeffrey Kleintop and Liz Ann Sonders scrambled to highlight the silver linings of inflation at the Schwab Impact annual conference held virtually this week.
RIAs should brace for technology disruption
Fintech experts say the next disruption could come from out of the blue, and that advisers should avoid embracing tech for tech's sake.
Mega RIA firm M&A activity leads to record third quarter
The 64 transactions from July to September make 2021 a record year for deals, and more than half involved sales of firms with $1 billion or more in assets.
Pershing lures custody business with latest turnkey offering
The new offering, called Pershing X, is headed by Ainslie Simmonds and will enable RIAs to outsource almost all of their practice management needs, like client relationship and investment management tools.
Allworth Financial acquires $180 million RIA
DeBoer Financial Group is based in Roseville, California, just a few miles from Allworth.
Former LPL adviser back in business after allegations of racism
The broker-dealer cut ties with Eileen Cure in the wake of allegations of racism on social media. She is now part of a small RIA, Wealth Management of Kentucky.
Insurance products are morphing into securities
Carson Group Excell conference whets the appetite of advisers looking for fee-based insurance products.
Captrust takes a big bite out of Texas with latest deal
The addition of Covenant Multifamily Offices expands Captrust's Texas footprint and adds $2.6 billion under management.
Adviser overseeing $280 million moves to Arkadios
Ricky Moore’s Oak Financial Group in Angleton, Texas, had been with Sagepoint for seven years.
