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Mariner moves into community bank asset management with $8.6 billion deal
NEWS RIAS AUG 02, 2022
Mariner moves into community bank asset management with $8.6 billion deal

The acquisition of Michigan-based Heber Fuger Wendin gives Mariner Wealth Advisors access to a new corner of the financial services industry.

By Jeff Benjamin
Policymakers should tailor regulations for small businesses
NEWS OPINION AUG 02, 2022
Policymakers should tailor regulations for small businesses

The SEC's proposed cybersecurity rule is an example of a one-size-fits-all regulation that would significantly affect smaller firms.

By Karen Barr
Courting clients with cigars and whiskey
NEWS RIAS AUG 01, 2022
Courting clients with cigars and whiskey

Rather than free chicken dinners, Ameriprise's Eric Reinhold prefers the slow burn of bonding with clients over a fine cigar and top-shelf spirits.

By Jeff Benjamin
Alera Group notches third acquisition in as many months
NEWS RIAS AUG 01, 2022
Alera Group notches third acquisition in as many months

The purchase of Johnson Brunetti, a retirement and investment specialist with $1.5 billion in assets, keeps private equity-backed Alera on track for its goal of hitting $10 billion in assets within a year.

By Jeff Benjamin
Top 10 fee-only RIAs by average account size
NEWS RIAS AUG 01, 2022
Top 10 fee-only RIAs by average account size

The biggest registered investment advisory firms have mountains of assets under management, but how big are the individual client accounts at those firms?

By InvestmentNews
10 fee-only RIAs with the most advisers in 2022
NEWS RIAS JUL 30, 2022
10 fee-only RIAs with the most advisers in 2022

How many financial advisers do registered investment advisory firms need when they manage tens of billions or even hundreds of billions in assets?

By InvestmentNews
House committee presses Wells Fargo rep on Biden family deals
NEWS RIAS JUL 29, 2022
House committee presses Wells Fargo rep on Biden family deals

Rep. James Comer is calling on Edward Prewitt, who advised Hunter Biden, to provide information related to deals that triggered suspicious activity reports.

By InvestmentNews
Ken Van Leeuwen works with clients in two underserved niche areas
NEWS RIAS JUL 29, 2022
Ken Van Leeuwen works with clients in two underserved niche areas

The adviser targets younger corporate executives and parents whose children have special needs.

By Jeff Benjamin
Secrets to success for RIAs
NEWS RIAS JUL 29, 2022
Secrets to success for RIAs

Schwab’s annual benchmarking study shows top-performing firms are more likely to use such tools as marketing plans and ideal client profiles.

By InvestmentNews
Raymond James hanging onto RIA assets of shifting advisers: Reilly
NEWS RIAS JUL 28, 2022
Raymond James hanging onto RIA assets of shifting advisers: Reilly

Raymond James said that its head count of private client group financial advisers was 8,616 at the end of June, an increase of 203 compared to a year earlier.

By Bruce Kelly
Market downturn shines new light on pros and cons of stock options
NEWS RIAS JUL 27, 2022
Market downturn shines new light on pros and cons of stock options

In the wake of the 12-year bull market, some financial planners and clients are getting their first look at the flip side of equity compensation.

By Jeff Benjamin
Captrust rejoins the M&A game with $4 billion deal
NEWS RIAS JUL 26, 2022
Captrust rejoins the M&A game with $4 billion deal

The addition of Frontier Wealth Management marks the first acquisition of 2022 for Raleigh, North Carolina-based Captrust.

By Jeff Benjamin
Drawn to specialize in serving innovators and entrepreneurs
NEWS RIAS JUL 25, 2022
Drawn to specialize in serving innovators and entrepreneurs

Flavia Trento says an 'accident in geography' opened her eyes to the opportunities in the innovation economy.

By Jeff Benjamin
Carson Group snags another exec from LPL
NEWS RIAS JUL 25, 2022
Carson Group snags another exec from LPL

Former LPL exec Burt White recruits Ryan Detrick for Carson Group's newly created role of chief market strategist.

By Jeff Benjamin
Breakaway RIA affiliates with Sanctuary Wealth
NEWS RIAS JUL 22, 2022
Breakaway RIA affiliates with Sanctuary Wealth

Ronan O'Byrne, who managed $230 million at Fieldpoint Private Securities, has formed Crescent Pine Family Office in Rye, New York.

By InvestmentNews
MAI Capital bulks up sports and entertainment planning with West Coast deal
NEWS RIAS JUL 21, 2022
MAI Capital bulks up sports and entertainment planning with West Coast deal

Once the acquisition of Intersect Capital closes, working with professional athletes and entertainers will make up 20% of the $13.4 billion Cleveland-based RIA's business.

By Jeff Benjamin
Acquired RIAs are becoming the new acquirers
NEWS RIAS JUL 21, 2022
Acquired RIAs are becoming the new acquirers

The latest research from DeVoe & Co. highlights the emerging trend of sub-acquisitions, which are on track to set a record this year.

By Jeff Benjamin
Schwab benchmarking report shows strong RIA growth, hiring challenges ahead
NEWS RIAS JUL 21, 2022
Schwab benchmarking report shows strong RIA growth, hiring challenges ahead

The 16th annual study, which compiles data from more than 1,200 firms managing a combined $1.8 trillion, shows top-tier firms succeed through efficiencies.

By Jeff Benjamin
Schwab turns page, changes decades-old name of RIA
NEWS RIAS JUL 19, 2022
Schwab turns page, changes decades-old name of RIA

The firm rebranded its registered investment adviser, formerly known as Schwab Private Client Investment Advisory Inc., as Schwab Wealth Advisory Inc.

By Bruce Kelly
Eight advisers managing $355 million affiliate with Kingswood US
NEWS RIAS JUL 19, 2022
Eight advisers managing $355 million affiliate with Kingswood US

Two advisers came from Merrill Lynch, others from independent brokerages.

By InvestmentNews