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LPL, RJA, Cetera add to their advisor headcounts
NEWS RIAS APR 16, 2025
LPL, RJA, Cetera add to their advisor headcounts

Raymond James, Morgan Stanley, Osaic lose advisors to rivals

By Steve Randall
Bleakley, RBC notch billion-dollar recruitment wins
NEWS RIAS APR 16, 2025
Bleakley, RBC notch billion-dollar recruitment wins

Bleakley announces a double addition from Northwestern Mutual while RBC takes in an experienced advisor from US Bank.

By Leo Almazora
Elevation Point CEO Jim Dickson reaches for new heights – again!
NEWS RIAS APR 15, 2025
Elevation Point CEO Jim Dickson reaches for new heights – again!

Dickson discusses his post-Sanctuary startup.

By Gregg Greenberg
Creative Planning lands $1B RIA as EP Wealth gets new turf in Kentucky
NEWS RIAS APR 15, 2025
Creative Planning lands $1B RIA as EP Wealth gets new turf in Kentucky

Peter Mallouk's giant RIA firm is strengthening its California presence, while $34 billion EP Wealth extends its Midwest market presence.

By Leo Almazora
Opal Wealth strengthens C-suite with veteran hire from Goldman
NEWS RIAS APR 15, 2025
Opal Wealth strengthens C-suite with veteran hire from Goldman

The New York-based indie RIA's new chief growth officer comes with a strong background building custodial platforms, including Goldman and Pershing.

By Leo Almazora
Fidelity pushing RIAs to chase Commonwealth advisors
NEWS RIAS APR 14, 2025
Fidelity pushing RIAs to chase Commonwealth advisors

In any brokerage transaction, it’s a fight for assets.

By Bruce Kelly
LPL led in rep growth as industry turnover plateaued in 2024: report
NEWS RIAS APR 14, 2025
LPL led in rep growth as industry turnover plateaued in 2024: report

Industry research report unpacks trends in advisor channel movement, declines at wirehouse firms, and momentum building towards RIA affiliations.

By Leo Almazora
How advisors are turning to tech amid broader tariff tantrums
NEWS RIAS APR 14, 2025
How advisors are turning to tech amid broader tariff tantrums

From stress tests to portfolio rebalancing and tax optimization, tech-supported advisors are helping clients keep calm and carry on through gloomy markets.

By Leo Almazora
CAIS builds out investment solutions suite with new capital markets division
NEWS RIAS APR 14, 2025
CAIS builds out investment solutions suite with new capital markets division

The alt investments leader is sharpening its focus on defined-outcome strategies for advisors, kicking off with an expanded tie-up with Focus Financial.

By Leo Almazora
RIA dealmakers favor longer payouts, retention flexibility amid market volatility
NEWS RIAS APR 11, 2025
RIA dealmakers favor longer payouts, retention flexibility amid market volatility

Executives from Alaris Acquisitions and Dynasty Financial Partners forecast deal structure adjustments to keep 2025 as another record-year of M&A activity amongst RIAs.

By Andrew Cohen
RIA moves: Perigon advisors earn partnership status as Lenox announces promotions
NEWS RIAS APR 11, 2025
RIA moves: Perigon advisors earn partnership status as Lenox announces promotions

Perigon Wealth Management adds four partners through its internal equity track, while Lenox Advisors elevates two experienced leaders amid national expansion plans.

By Leo Almazora
Big broker-dealers making a run at Commonwealth advisors
NEWS RIAS APR 10, 2025
Big broker-dealers making a run at Commonwealth advisors

Top firms pursuing Commonwealth's advisors include Raymond James, Kestra and Cetera.

By Bruce Kelly
Flourish, Tifin AG secure new RIA partnerships
NEWS RIAS APR 10, 2025
Flourish, Tifin AG secure new RIA partnerships

Flourish is unlocking more organic growth opportunities for Carson, while Tifin AG announces a tie-up with an LA-headquartered independent.

By Leo Almazora
What non-compete and non-solicit lawsuits mean for RIAs
NEWS RIAS APR 09, 2025
What non-compete and non-solicit lawsuits mean for RIAs

Restrictive covenants and acrimonious litigation between firms and their former advisors undermines trust in the industry, argues CEO.

By Leo Almazora
Can you 'buy the dip' in RIA M&A?
NEWS RIAS APR 08, 2025
Can you 'buy the dip' in RIA M&A?

Lido Advisors' Ken Stern shares his 'opportunistic' M&A mindset on potential dropping RIA valuations amid Trump's tariff-triggered volatility.

By Andrew Cohen
Modern Wealth, Aspen Standard announce acquisitions
NEWS RIAS APR 08, 2025
Modern Wealth, Aspen Standard announce acquisitions

Deals add seven-figure AUMs to the acquiring firms

By Steve Randall
Bluespring, Crescent Grove bolster leadership ranks amid strategic growth efforts
NEWS RIAS APR 08, 2025
Bluespring, Crescent Grove bolster leadership ranks amid strategic growth efforts

The firms have separately and strategically brought on LPL and Fidelity veterans to drive growth, deepen advisor support, and expand client reach.

By Leo Almazora
Osaic snaps-up $450M NoxNumis in Kansas
NEWS RIAS APR 08, 2025
Osaic snaps-up $450M NoxNumis in Kansas

Wichita advisory firm becomes latest to join Osaic's growing national network of independent wealth managers.

By Leo Almazora
Carson Group strikes latest buyout deal in Marquette, Michigan
NEWS RIAS APR 08, 2025
Carson Group strikes latest buyout deal in Marquette, Michigan

The Omaha-based RIA's strategy of supportive partnership continues with a new wholly owned $314 million Carson Wealth location.

By Leo Almazora
Waverly bolsters Florida footprint with Fiduciary Wealth Advisors
NEWS RIAS APR 07, 2025
Waverly bolsters Florida footprint with Fiduciary Wealth Advisors

The WPCG-backed RIA is continuing its acquisition streak in the East Coast.

By Leo Almazora