Orion Advisor Solutions introduces monthly fees for vendor partners, sparking debate over AI infrastructure costs

In other moves, custody and clearing firm Innovayte and RIA Arax name new COOs, and Mesirow hires an investment expert from Morningstar.

The deal pushes Hightower’s nearly year-old W-2 RIA channel to over $40 billion in assets under management.

Companies must help employees understand equity awards and make informed decisions about their compensation and wealth

The Denver-based RIA entered the syndicated loan market for the first time with the move, replacing its private debt with a lower-interest-rate loan.

Mountain Capital, founded by a former pilot and U.S. Marine veteran, Brandt Burns, is Trilogy’s largest acquisition of the year.

Wirehouse advisor attrition hit 517 in H1 2026, but firm-level trends and destinations reveal a more complex competitive story

Four advisory practices moved from Raymond James to Ascentis Independent Advisors, bringing over $1 billion in client assets.

Wirehouses lost 517 advisors net in early 2026, more than all of 2025, with nearly half of departing advisors going independent

Merit Financial Advisors acquired Moldenhauer & Associates, a New York wealth management firm with $1.1 billion in client assets

Indexed universal life policies often show attractive retirement income, but underlying assumptions may not reflect reality

Fidelity pegs the number of advisors that will have to leave its platform by June 2027 as less than 1% of its total clearing and custody assets.

Alto will gain over 60,000 self-directed IRA accounts and expand its private market retirement investing platform

M1 has launched an AI financial advisor that operates under fiduciary duty and is free for clients through 2027

Gen Z and millennial donors support more causes and use diverse giving methods, but older generations doubt their readiness

For decades, the family playbook was simple: Keep the high-paying New York City job and move to the suburbs across the Hudson River, where a lower cost of living let parents stretch their paycheck. But these days, the New Jersey suburban discount for families is dwindling.

Fred Barstein discusses jobs numbers, Edward Jones expanding 401(k) tools, where to spend tech money and obstacles to convergence.

Ken Leech, the former co-chief investment officer at Western Asset Management Co., agreed to pay $3 million to settle a US Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit claiming he’d cherry picked winning trades.

$16 billion RIA holding company Aspen Standard Wealth has added Cullen Investment Group, a Lafayette-based RIA.

The industry attempts to make sense of new SEC proposals on retail alternatives and the IRS’s proposed tax changes to popular 351 ETF conversions.

RIA custodians such as Schwab, Axos and Betterment, as well as some RIA platforms, are reaching out to advisors who may need to leave Fidelity.

The $1.1 billion Florida practice becomes the first acquisition under The Bahnsen Group's franchise model with Hightower

Ovi Vitas will bring experience from Marriott, Reebok, and EA Sports to help Creative Planning continue to grow an international presence.

Ultra-high-net-worth clients now expect coordinated expertise and tax-aware planning, not just fast service and attention

Armed with a flood of online investing advice, savvy savers are on the hunt for better ways to grow their money.

Altruist's new donor-advised fund offering has no minimums and fees starting at 50 basis points for advisors and their clients

Wealthspire’s new vertical will work with athletes, entertainers and creators, with managing director Frank Marzano leading the practice.

Cresset would fold its existing $5.5 billion trust division into the $7.7 billion NAT platform while continuing to grow through clients, acquisitions.

Praxis Financial Partners moves to LPL’s platform with four advisors serving clients across 24 states in a planning-focused practice.

The gap between REIT and private real estate cap rates persists at 127 basis points, creating potential opportunities for investors

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission unveiled a proposal Monday to regulate digital asset transactions and markets.

Wealth can remove the practice ground children need to build autonomy, competence and intrinsic motivation as future stewards

Inherited wealth changes risk profiles in ways clients often miss, from digital exposure to auto liability and staff risks

FiComm's Meg Carpenter reveals how wealthy clients find advisors through digital channels and AI rather than traditional referrals

Advisors and record keepers push convergence forward, but data issues, tech limits and engagement challenges remain significant

Morningstar survey shows financial professionals spend 27% of time on investment strategy but would prefer focusing on clients

If you're not careful about the technology you bring into the firm today, you may find yourself living with the consequences for a very long time.

Advisors should assess if financial wellness offerings guide employees through decisions spanning retirement, health and debt

In addition, OnePoint BFG expands in Georgia and Florida, and Carson Group adds a women-led team from Commonwealth.

Also, Voya’s CIO to depart in November, industry vet Larry Roth joins the board of Wealthstream, and Alaris hires a buyer strategist from SageView.

Wealth CIOs are finding attractive fixed-income plays amid elevated yields, focusing on quality and short-duration strategies

Regulators warn advisors to follow the spirit of new rules around 351 conversions, not just the letter when recommending them

Cerity Partners brought Cornerstone Capital, Echo Wealth Management and Compass Wealth Management into the fold.

Successful partnerships can face challenges when partners develop different visions for the future of their advisory business

Veteran advisor Mark Singer, who suffered a stroke after 35 years in the industry, shares critical lessons about managing stress and protecting your health

Autonomous AI agents accessed SEC data without authorization, exposing vulnerabilities in regulatory systems and oversight

Cresset's CEO and AI head explain how technology can expand advisor capabilities while preserving human relationships

The Financial Planning Association rebuilt its directory into an interactive platform with a more personalized experience and AI visibility

Concurrent’s RIA platform will gain 30 advisor teams in one go with its deal for Virginia-based Spire Investment Partners in a transaction.

Wealth managers need better data infrastructure beneath their AI models to reduce false positives and protect client relationships