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Should Robinhood's robo play be a concern for TradePMR's RIAs?
NEWS RIAS APR 07, 2025
Should Robinhood's robo play be a concern for TradePMR's RIAs?

While Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev paints the low-cost offering as a challenge to traditional advisors, a look under the hood shows a slightly different picture.

By Leo Almazora
As estate planning demand grows, many advisors lack plans themselves
NEWS RIAS APR 04, 2025
As estate planning demand grows, many advisors lack plans themselves

Gap in their own financial planning risks harming clients.

By Andrew Cohen
Washington-based advisor claims another win in non-compete battle vs. Hightower
NEWS RIAS APR 04, 2025
Washington-based advisor claims another win in non-compete battle vs. Hightower

Arbitrators rule non-compete clause was unenforceable as Bellevue advisor Lars Knudsen speaks out against "vindictive behavior."

By Leo Almazora
CEO calls private equity in RIAs a 'mixed bag' amid M&A surge
NEWS RIAS APR 03, 2025
CEO calls private equity in RIAs a 'mixed bag' amid M&A surge

"Sometimes their time horizons are shorter than maybe the management team's time horizons, so those things can come into conflict."

By Andrew Cohen
Savvy surpasses $1.5B milestone, expanding team to 50 advisors
NEWS RIAS APR 03, 2025
Savvy surpasses $1.5B milestone, expanding team to 50 advisors

Newest additions from firms including Morgan Stanley, Farther, and Valeo come as firm stresses tech-enabled independence.

By Leo Almazora
Waverly expands in Boston as First Manhattan adds $500M RIA
NEWS RIAS APR 03, 2025
Waverly expands in Boston as First Manhattan adds $500M RIA

Waverly is making its debut in Massachusetts as the $34 billion New York-based independent onboards an experienced veteran.

By Leo Almazora
Why unlocking growth is central to mega RIA's M&A strategy
NEWS RIAS APR 02, 2025
Why unlocking growth is central to mega RIA's M&A strategy

Mercer's Martine Lellis lifts the lid on $71 billion RIA's approach, having added 99 partner firms since 2016.

By Andrew Cohen
LPL, Kestra announce latest advisor additions
NEWS RIAS APR 02, 2025
LPL, Kestra announce latest advisor additions

The two broker-dealer firms have expanded in Kansas and Georgia as they recruit defectors from Osaic and Edward Jones.

By Leo Almazora
Cerity Partners acquires another firm as report says all RIAs should prepare for M&A
NEWS RIAS APR 02, 2025
Cerity Partners acquires another firm as report says all RIAs should prepare for M&A

Report finds high level of contact between firms and potential buyers

By Steve Randall
Advisors remain bullish on M&A RIA market amid economic volatility
NEWS RIAS APR 01, 2025
Advisors remain bullish on M&A RIA market amid economic volatility

Firms such as Stratos Wealth remain "incredibly optimistic" about a market driven by advisor demographics and private equity investments.

By Andrew Cohen
Mercer Advisors, Sequoia announce latest RIA additions
NEWS RIAS APR 01, 2025
Mercer Advisors, Sequoia announce latest RIA additions

$70 billion Mercer is expanding with new partners in Tennessee and Kentucky, while Sequoia lands its ninth acquisition since 2023.

By Leo Almazora
MAI Capital continues growth spree with Constellation Sports Council
NEWS RIAS APR 01, 2025
MAI Capital continues growth spree with Constellation Sports Council

MAI Capital Management boosts its athlete wealth services with Jon Hayes and Tim Hightower joining from the Cincinnati-based Constellation Sports Council.

By Andrew Cohen
LPL purchase of Commonwealth started with CEO's email
NEWS RIAS APR 01, 2025
LPL purchase of Commonwealth started with CEO's email

But LPL's message to Commonwealth advisors is focused on retaining its culture, not an easy thing to do.

By Bruce Kelly
How planning-focused advisors are stepping up for federal downsizing casualties
NEWS RIAS MAR 31, 2025
How planning-focused advisors are stepping up for federal downsizing casualties

Amid the continuing fog of financial uncertainty from DOGE layoffs and buyouts, CFP professionals and RIAs are raising their hands.

By Leo Almazora
Wellington, Clearstead tap wirehouse alums to bolster wealth leadership
NEWS RIAS MAR 31, 2025
Wellington, Clearstead tap wirehouse alums to bolster wealth leadership

The two wealth giants welcome former leaders from Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan as they look to drive their respective growth strategies forward.

By Leo Almazora
LPL to buy rival Commonwealth Financial Network for $2.7 billion in all-cash deal
NEWS RIAS MAR 31, 2025
LPL to buy rival Commonwealth Financial Network for $2.7 billion in all-cash deal

'I’m taking a moment to pause and reflect,' one Commonwealth advisor tells IN.

By Bruce Kelly
Financial services enter recruiting playbook for college athletics
NEWS RIAS MAR 28, 2025
Financial services enter recruiting playbook for college athletics

March Madness brings tax season to the forefront for firms like WFA and Scout, which help college athletes manage their finances in the NIL era.

By Andrew Cohen
Wealth Enhancement, Bluespring add new RIA partners
NEWS RIAS MAR 28, 2025
Wealth Enhancement, Bluespring add new RIA partners

The acquisitive firms' latest deals extend their presence with experienced teams in Texas and Wisconsin.

By Leo Almazora
Add Commonwealth Financial – a blockbuster – to the list of potential LPL targets
NEWS RIAS MAR 28, 2025
Add Commonwealth Financial – a blockbuster – to the list of potential LPL targets

Chatter about LPL, a behemoth, buying Commonwealth Financial Network, a boutique, has been building all week.

By Bruce Kelly
Wealth Enhancement, Alphacore ink new RIA partnerships
NEWS RIAS MAR 26, 2025
Wealth Enhancement, Alphacore ink new RIA partnerships

Wealth Enhancement is tapping into new markets nationwide as AlphaCore accelerates plans to form one of California's largest RIAs.

By Leo Almazora