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Data & Research RIA M&A Breaks Records in 2025 Last year’s mergers and acquisitions of registered investment advisory firms beat the previous record set in 2024 by 27%, according to Echelon. News Feed Quick Links Deals & People Practice Management Products Client Service Data & Research Investing Compliance

Supreme Court Delays Intel 401(k) Hearing Until October Intel workers are contesting the private equity investments within their 401(k) plan.

Today’s Most Read 1. 2026 PLANADVISER Adviser Value Survey 2. BlackRock Trends Report Points to More Retirement Income, Participant Communication 3. Americans Ready—but Not Prepared—to Retire

BlackRock: US Voters Support More Retirement Investment Options More than 60% of surveyed registered voters said they support efforts to expand private market investments for retirement plans, according to BlackRock.

SEC Chair Atkins Updates House on Introducing Private Assets to DC Plans Addressing the House Committee on Financial Services, Paul Atkins said that 401(k)s should have access to alternative investments, much like pension plans.

Retirement Industry Deals & People Moves – 2/13/2026 Citi hires heads of multi-asset-class solutions, portfolio construction; Hub International appoints vice president, private client risk adviser; and more.

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