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Wells Fargo Targets Margin Growth in Wealth Management Amid Rising Reven...

October 23rd, 2025

Wells Fargo reported improved third-quarter results for its wealth and investment management division but acknowledged that profitability remains b...

Cetera Ups the Ante in Advisor Recruiting Race

October 22nd, 2025

Cetera Financial Group has intensified its efforts to attract top talent, offering recruitment packages that surpass those of competitors such as L...

Hightower Launches Signature Wealth to Expand National Direct-to-Consume...

October 21st, 2025

Hightower has unveiled Hightower Signature Wealth, a new national direct-to-consumer advisory practice marking the firm's next phase of strategic g...

Fidelity Report Finds Advisors can Unlock $270,000 in Annual Revenue by ...

October 20th, 2025

A new report from Fidelity Investments reveals that while organic growth remains a top priority for wealth management firms, many advisors struggle...

Raymond James Expands Structured Credit Platform with Majority Stake in ...

October 17th, 2025

Raymond James announced that it will acquire a majority stake in GreensLedge Holdings LLC, a boutique investment bank specializing in structured cr...

RIA M&A Activity Hits Record Levels in 2025, Driven by Private Equity

October 16th, 2025

Registered investment adviser (RIA) mergers and acquisitions surged to new highs in the third quarter, marking yet another record-breaking period f...

UBS Files Lawsuits Against Advisors Over Inherited Accounts

October 15th, 2025

UBS Wealth Management USA filed another lawsuit over inherited accounts, this time against a Michigan-based advisory team that recently left the fi...

Creative Planning's CEO Suggests Going Public May Be Inevitable for Majo...

October 14th, 2025

Creative Planning's rapid expansion to $640 billion in client assets, fueled by its recent acquisition of SageView, has reignited discussion about ...

Wealth Management Firms Prioritize AI Education to Drive Adoption and In...

October 13th, 2025

According to Financial Planning's latest AI Readiness Survey, the top priority for many firms is simple: educating employees about AI.

Advisor Pay for $2 Million Producers

October 3rd, 2025

Financial Planning completes its series on base compensation for advisors at wirehouses and regional or national broker-dealers by analyzing what a...

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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, ...

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.

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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