PE Ownership Expands Into Midsize, Small RIAs
Private equity firms now own nearly one-quarter of registered investment advisers’ assets under management, according to AdvizorPro.
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First Half of 2025 Set Record for RIA M&A, per Fidelity
Private equity was responsible for 86% of transactions involving registered investment advisers, according to a new report from Fidelity.
Independent RIAs to Increase by 12% by 2028
Over the next three years, independent registered investment advisers will be the fastest-growing portion of the advisory landscape, according to...
RIAs Held Nearly $4T in ETF Assets in 2024
Registered investment advisers held nearly half of all active ETF assets and almost 40% of total ETF assets last year,...
Investment Advisers Optimistic About Inflation Amid Recession Fears
RIAs noticed a spike in clients looking to diversify their assets, with almost half reporting an increase in international equities...
RIA Succession Planning Drops to New Low
DeVoe’s annual team management survey paints a dire picture of succession planning for aging advisories.
RIAs Face Talent Crunch, Schwab Reports
Registered investment advisers are prioritizing recruitment and employee value propositions to meet workforce demands.
Cerulli Finds Growing Dominance in Fee-Based Advisory Programs
The rise of managed accounts and increase in holistic financial advice is driving the trend.
Carson’s Financial Planning Head Brings Together 401(k), Wealth Advisement
Erin Wood of Carson Group discusses the organization’s recent push to provide financial planning resources across plan and individual advisement.
Modern Wealth Surpasses $4B in Less Than 2 Years
The RIA formed by partners who broke away from Goldman Sachs is building a workplace retirement plan and wealth advisement...
Financial Adviser Turnover Steadies After Post-Pandemic Churn
A new report by ISS Market Intelligence found adviser turnover reverting to the mean and a continuing trend of advisers...
Fisher Investments to Spin Off Independent 401(k) Practice
The RIA is spinning off its 401(k) division to become Fisher Retirement Solutions.
RIA Headcount Continues to Rise
Registered investment adviser headcount and assets hit another record in 2023, according to the Investment Adviser Association and COMPLY.
Additional Services Key for RIA Growth Plans
Financial advisers’ growth plans include additional client services such as multi-generational planning, college saving and 401(k) asset management and plan...
Tech-Savvy Wealth Managers See Higher Client, Asset Growth
Advisories that leverage technology see better results both for clients and employees, according to Fidelity surveying.
CAPTRUST M&A Head Benton Leaving Firm
Rush Benton, who worked on more than 40 wealth management-focused deals, will be leaving to start his own business.
Carson Group Founder and CEO Steps Down
Ron Carson will move to the role of chairman, names current Chief Strategy Officer Burt White to take the head...
SageView Names New CFO, Adds Chief Growth Officer
The advisory announced two C-suite hires to prepare for the “next stage of growth strategy.”
401(k) World: Recordkeepers, Advisers and ‘Co-opetition’
The third installment of Planadviser In-Depth’s series on the 401(k) market considers the various ways recordkeepers are looking to evolve.
401(k) World: Retirement Plan and Wealth Advisement
The second story in PLANADVISER In-Depth’s series on the 401(k) market considers the convergence of retirement planning and wealth management—a...