3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (699+ words) The best model depends on what you want from your business, career and future. Something interesting is happening in wealth management: Independence has become so successful that, in some circles, it’s starting to feel less like an option and more…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (432+ words) Louis and Mindy Diamond explore why successful financial advisors can feel stuck despite thriving businesses—and how agency, enterprise value, risk, legacy, and a clear true north can help them evaluate what comes next. By every external measure, top advisors…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (313+ words) The RIA partnered with ADP to deliver retirement plan advisory services, investment management and financial planning to employees at smaller companies. Edelman Financial Engines is extending its retirement plan advisory and fiduciary capabilities to the small and mid-sized business market....

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (44+ words) Wealth Management Sights, sounds and insights from industry events and more. A consistent investment process can strengthen client confidence while giving advisors a stronger foundation for scale, delegation and long-term growth. Sponsored by LPL Financial...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (628+ words) Two former Northwestern Mutual advisors, two very different paths. Andy Schwartz and Kevin Spahn share what it takes to build, grow, merge, and create lasting enterprise value. What separates a successful advisory practice from an enterprise with the ability to…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (714+ words) Registered investment advisor M&A activity is increasingly dominated by private equity, but that’s not the only way to raise capital. In this Wealth Management series, we speak to top RIAs about their ownership structures and cap tables. Baker Street…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (535+ words) The RIA platform has hired a leadership team after growing from $515 million to over $1.5 billion in AUM since 2024 while leaning into a law firm-like partnership model. Brookwood Investment Group, a Phoenix-based registered investment advisory platform with $1.5 billion in assets under…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (460+ words) Kestra Financial President John Amore took more than a year to find his replacement—someone who could oversee investment, planning and advice while also “moving the ball forward.” Kestra Financial, an Austin, Texas-based broker/dealer and registered investment advisor, has…...

4+ week, 2+ hour ago   (814+ words) Separately managed accounts are projected to reach $3.6 trillion in 2026 as advisors shift toward personalized portfolios and tax-efficient strategies. For decades, financial advisors have competed on investment performance. The conversation centered on selecting the right mutual funds, identifying the best managers…...