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Advisory M&A News – 11/12/2025
Wealthspire to acquire RoundAngle Advisors; OneDigital acquires Signature Wealth Management Group; Arete Wealth partners with Pontera; and more.
Shutdown’s End Sets Stage for Retirement Plan Contribution Limits
The lengthiest government shutdown left the IRS’ release of annual contribution limits for qualified defined contribution plans and individual retirement accounts way behind schedule.
How ESAs Benefit Employees, Employers
Studies find that emergency savings accounts boost financial wellness and help employees feel ‘more positive’ about employers’ benefits.
Succession Remains Major Hurdle for Private Business Owners
While many prioritize growth, a Brown Brothers Harriman survey also found that most still overlook planning for leadership and wealth transition.
Employees Trust Advisers More When Provided by Employers
According to an NFP report, employees ‘don’t want to be pitched’ and want ‘relatable’ advice.
Almost All Organizations Hit by Digital Attacks Believe It Was Preventable
A survey found that 92% of security decisionmakers who came under cyberattack in the last year believe that better security could have prevented those incidents.
Distribution Flexibility Helps Retirees Preserve Assets, per Vanguard
New research found participants with flexibility were 35% more likely to remain in-plan three years after retirement and held larger average balances than those without.
Women Redefine Wellness Through Frugality, Planning
Fidelity Investments research reveals women are prioritizing long-term financial security and disciplined money habits amid ongoing economic uncertainty.
Investor Coalition Says SEC Support for Forced Arbitration ‘Threatens’ Markets
More than 60 institutional investors managing a combined $8 trillion sent a letter claiming the Securities and Exchange Commission’s decision will ‘destabilize confidence in U.S. markets’.
United Capital Financial Advisors Acquires Apexium Financial
The acquisition adds more than $4 billion in assets under management to United Capital, an affiliate of Creative Planning.
Morningstar, Pitchbook to Release Suite of Private Market Fund Indexes
The indexes, which will benchmark nontraded, semi-liquid funds, are scheduled to be released in the first quarter of 2026.
Charles Schwab Traders Stay Bullish, but Anticipate Stagflation
Most surveyed traders said the market will have a strong fourth quarter, but long-term economic concerns are mounting.
3 Ways Workplace Benefits Can Help Veterans, Employers
Military veterans can benefit from working with advisers who understand their financial challenges as they transition to civilian life, according to two executives from Morgan Stanley at Work.
Anticipating the Next Wave of ERISA Lawsuits
Pooled employer plans could be the next big target in ERISA litigation, according to Jamie Fleckner, an ERISA defense attorney for Goodwin Procter LLP.
Meeting Longevity’s Challenges to Wealth, Health
Industry experts say clients’ longevity fitness depends on managing risks of depleting savings, cognitive decline, physical falls and social isolation.
Going Beyond DC Plans’ Defaults
While target-date funds have age-appropriate levels of risk, they do not consider unique life circumstances or participants’ diverse levels of savings, according to an Allspring report.
Modern Wealth Names Derek Bruton Head of M&A
The 30-year industry veteran will lead Modern Wealth’s national mergers-and-acquisitions strategy.
Aquarian Capital Acquires Brighthouse Financial
Stockholders of the Charlotte, North Carolina-based insurance company will receive $70 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $4.1 billion.
Retirement Industry Deals and People Moves – 11/7/2025
Perennial Financial Services names chief growth officer; NFP appoints national practice leaders for retirement and wealth; Financial Planning Standards Board names new chief operating officer; and more.
2025 PLANADVISER Retirement Plan Adviser Survey
The 2025 Retirement Plan Adviser Survey sheds light on the criteria that advisers prioritize in fund and recordkeeper selection.