Wealth Management Evolves: From Rainmaker to Trusted Advisor

April 9th, 2025
At the recent RIA Edge Nashville conference, industry leaders spotlighted a major shift transforming the financial advisor profession.

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RIAs Must Rethink Growth Strategies Beyond Referrals, Experts Say

April 8th, 2025
While referrals remain the dominant source of new business, RIA leaders argue that firms must invest in marketing to ensure long-term sustainabilit...

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FPA Launches Updated Cybersecurity Certification Program for Financial A...

April 7th, 2025
The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has introduced a new certification program designed to help financial advisors build stronger cybersecurit...

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The Value of Advanced Certifications for Financial Advisors

April 4th, 2025
Financial advisors have many certification options available to them, but choosing the right certification can be challenging.

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Morgan Stanley Mandates Four-Day Office Return for Advisors

April 3rd, 2025
Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is tightening its return-to-office policy, requiring its 15,000 financial advisors to be in the office at least fo...

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LPL Financial to Acquire Commonwealth Financial Network in $2.7 Billion ...

April 2nd, 2025
Barron's reports that LPL Financial has agreed to acquire Commonwealth Financial Network for approximately $2.7 billion in cash. The transaction wi...

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Northwestern Mutual Expands Hiring Amid Growing Demand for Financial Adv...

April 1st, 2025
Northwestern Mutual has announced plans to recruit more than 5,000 financial professionals in 2025.

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Robinhood Expands into Wealth Management with New Advisory Service

March 31st, 2025
Robinhood is expanding beyond online trading with the launch of Robinhood Strategies, an online wealth management service priced at $250 per year o...

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Wells Fargo Expands RIA Recruiting Efforts with Key Hires

March 28th, 2025
Wells Fargo & Co.'s wealth and investment management division is strengthening its support for registered investment advisors (RIAs) with the addit...

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LPL Financial Reports Record Growth in 2024, Driven by Advisor Expansion...

March 27th, 2025
According to AltsWire, LPL Financial Holdings Inc. reported record-breaking financial results for 2024, fueled by substantial asset growth, a major...

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Ameriprise CEO Warns Competitors May be Overpaying to Recruit Advisors

November 7th, 2025
Ameriprise CEO James Cracchiolo questioned how long rival firms can sustain what he described as "very high prices" to attract financial advisors, ...

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RIA Mergers Surge to Record Levels as Lower Rates and Private Equity Dri...

November 6th, 2025
Registered investment advisor (RIA) merger and acquisition activity has reached historic levels in 2025, with 273 transactions year-to-date.

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Tharimmune Secures $540 Million in Private Placement to Support Canton N...

November 5th, 2025
Tharimmune, Inc. announced that it has entered into subscription agreements with institutional and accredited investors for a private placement off...

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