Tag: RIAs

The all-in-one marketing platform seeks to help advisers implement powerful marketing strategies, build relationships and grow their business.

In part due to the growing role of private equity backers, competition between ‘financial buyers’ and ‘strategic acquirers’ appears set to heat up in the coming years.

Many firms that have acquired established retirement plan advisory practices primarily focus on wealth management or insurance, underscoring their interest in more diversified service models and in accessing...

Fidelity research shows nearly every month in 2021 has seen several highly recognizable adviser industry names join the ranks of sellers, with November being no exception.

SEC Chair Gary Gensler says the emergence of new investment technologies that embrace gamification and collect user data raises questions as to whether investors are appropriately protected.

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented an opportunity for firms to reconsider their physical footprint and relocate their headquarters to new areas that better suit their needs.

OneDigital and Ascensus recently announced the availability of a ‘co-created small market solution,’ making OneDigital the latest adviser aggregator to launch a DC plan solution targeted at small...

It also helps wealth management RIAs be better prepared for examinations.

Strong market conditions, increased competition from buyers and favorable deals for sellers laid the foundation for the activity, according to...

For those looking to be acquired, growth is key, says a BNY Mellon Pershing executive.

Since winning the 2019 PLANSPONSOR Retirement Plan Adviser Mega Team of the Year award, Bukaty Companies Financial Services was acquired...

Data from Echelon Partners shows the number of adviser or adviser team ‘breakaways’ declined by nearly 20% in 2020 versus 2019. However, 2019 set the record for breakaway...

Though the whole year and the final quarter, especially, have already delivered impressive numbers, there are expectations that some additional major transactions could soon be announced.

Data shared by the Investment Adviser Association shows the number of SEC-registered investment advisers continues to grow at a steady...

Allianz Life launches solutions platform for RIAs; Wilmington Trust adds sign-on program; Columbia Threadneedle announces 2021 successor; and more.

Experts say it’s a seller’s market, and the consolidation of the industry will yield better services for retirement plan participants.

Larger, more established firms are acquiring wealth management and RIA firms.

Industry executives also say that valuations for strong companies are holding steady, even as the pandemic raises broader economic challenges.