Advisory M&A News – 12/24/2025
Wealth Enhancement will acquire Aegis Financial and Dent Wealth Advisors; and United Capital Financial Advisors acquires Groebl Brothers.
News
Charles Schwab to Match Federal Contributions to Employees’ Children’s Trump Accounts
A U.S. Treasury pilot program pledges $1,000 to eligible children born in the U.S. between 2025 and 2028.
EBRI’s 2025 Lifetime Achievement Awards Commend 2 Industry Veterans
James A. Klein and Mathew Greenwald were recognized for ‘preserving, protecting and enhancing’ retirement security and benefits.
Trian, General Catalyst Acquire Janus Henderson for $7.4B
Janus Henderson will keep its current management team, including CEO Ali Dibadj, and main offices in London and Denver.
Trump Signs $900B Defense Bill Limiting Investments in Chinese Tech
The 2026 National Defense Authorization Act restricts US investors from investing in China’s military and strategic sectors.
We’ve Reached the Tipping Point for 401(k) Retirement Plans
Beau Adams, president of American Trust Retirement, believes the nature of advising will profoundly change as retirees shift their mindset...
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 12/19/2025
NFP promotes Adam Favale to head of M&A; Fiduciary Trust International taps new wealth director; Domain Money Advisors appoints new...
ISS STOXX Acquires Italian Provider of Data, Sustainability Indexes
ECPI Group SRL, which offers data analysis tool sets for institutional investors, was acquired from Confluence Technologies.
Senate Approves Michael Selig to Head CFTC
The new Commodity Futures Trading Commission chair was confirmed as lawmakers consider expanding the commission’s authority over cryptocurrencies.
Getting Gen X Back on Track for Retirement
As the first members of Generation X enter their 60s, experts recommend they reevaluate their savings and consider a ‘second...
Preparing for 2026 ERISA Plan Compliance
A calendar to help plan fiduciaries track important due dates for their retirement plans, given annual updates and changes.
Product & Service Launches – 12/18/2025
IncomeConductor updates annuity planning with advanced modeling for advisers; American Life expands product availability to New Hampshire; AllianceBernstein launches AB...
Fred Reish Joins Prime Capital Financial
He will serve as director of Prime Capital Retirement’s fiduciary and ERISA practice.
Wealthspire Forms 350-Member Consulting Division, Wealthspire Institutional
Mike Goss will serve as both chief revenue officer of Wealthspire and president of Wealthspire Institutional.
Research Finds Slowdown in Spending During Retirement
Spending for the average retiree gradually declines by more than 30% between ages 60 and 85, according to a new...
IRS Issues Covered Compensation Tables for 2026 Plan Year
The documents contain information on the permitted disparities in employer-provided contributions or benefits.
Advisory M&A News – 12/17/2025
Osaic acquires $1.1B Veater Financial Group; Wealth Enhancement Group buys $476M hybrid RIA; Mercer Advisors expands in Idaho with McConnell...
SEC Issues Risk Alert on Investment Advisers’ Compliance With Marketing Rule
The agency’s notice focused on issues concerning the provisions related to testimonials, endorsements and third-party ratings.
Plan Sponsors See Private Markets Opportunity
Among those surveyed by HarbourVest, 94% said they are confident private market investments could improve long-term participant outcomes.
Portability Provider Reaches Account Transfer Milestones
The Retirement Clearinghouse has consolidated more than 525,000 accounts and transferred more than $20 billion in assets since 2009.