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Advisor Lending Accelerates as RIAs Turn to Debt for Growth and Succession

December 19th, 2025

Lenders serving financial advisors report a surge in demand as registered investment advisers (RIAs) and independent broker-dealers seek loans to f...

Schwab Raises AUM Threshold for Investment Advisors in Client Referral P...

December 18th, 2025

Charles Schwab has increased the minimum assets under management (AUM) required for independent investment advisers participating in its Schwab Adv...

Wealth Management M&A Accelerates as Capital and Rate Cuts Fuel Dealmaking

December 17th, 2025

According to a report issued by PwC, third-quarter mergers and acquisitions across the asset and wealth management space increased 15 percent from ...

Strategic Partnerships and Referrals Drive Growth

December 16th, 2025

According to Financial Advisor News, organic growth separates successful wealth management firms from those that stall.

Wealth Management Names the Must-Read Business Books for Advisors in 2025

December 15th, 2025

Wealth Management has released its list of the best business books of 2025 for financial advisors, highlighting works that it claims challenge conv...

Commonwealth Advisor Exodus Accelerates After LPL Acquisition

December 12th, 2025

LPL Financial's acquisition of Commonwealth Financial Network continues to reshape the independent advisory space, triggering a wave of departures ...

Advisors Expand Concierge Services to Compete for Ultra-Wealthy Clients

December 11th, 2025

New research from Cerulli Associates shows that advisory firms targeting ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) households increasingly rely on concierge and ...

Why Mid-Career Advisors Benefit From Partial Firm Sales and Equity Rollo...

December 10th, 2025

Many independent advisors in their 40s and 50s face a quiet challenge: they have built strong, profitable firms, yet most of their personal wealth ...

Holiday Strategies That Help Advisors Build Client Loyalty

December 9th, 2025

While advisors should maintain appropriate boundaries, the holidays create natural opportunities to reinforce client relationships in thoughtful an...

Why Every Investor Needs a Trusted Contact in Their Financial Plan

December 8th, 2025

According to Wealth Management, most financial plans focus on two distinct points: when clients can fully manage their finances and, on the other h...