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Affluent Investors Rely on Online Research and AI When Choosing Financia...

August 20th, 2025

ThinkAdvisor recently covered a study by Wealthtender, which highlights how clients approach the process of choosing a wealth advisor.

LPL Financial Commits $80 Million to Technology and Compensation Upgrades

August 19th, 2025

LPL Financial announced major investments in its advisor platform during its Focus 2025 conference, pledging $50 million to overhaul its compensati...

How Financial Advisors Can Win Over Prospects in the First Meeting

August 18th, 2025

When a prospective client agrees to meet with a financial advisor, that person is doing so for a reason. A recent InvestmentNews story explores thi...

Proposed New Jersey Rule Could Drive Out Independent Financial Advisors,...

August 15th, 2025

A proposed change by New Jersey's Department of Labor to the rule defining whether a worker is an employee or an independent contractor is drawing ...

Edward Jones Faces Slower Asset Growth Amid Industry Headwinds

August 14th, 2025

Edward D. Jones & Co. reported slower asset growth in its latest quarterly filing, citing challenges such as an aging client base, generational wea...

Wells Fargo Advisors Adopts Garden Leave Policy for Certain Managers

August 13th, 2025

Wells Fargo Advisors has implemented a garden leave policy for branch and complex managers, as well as other employees holding specific corporate t...

Recruiting Wars Cause Surge in Upfront Loan Balances at Raymond James an...

August 12th, 2025

Raymond James Financial's aggressive push to attract high-producing advisors is showing up in its financial statements.

Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley Stand Firm Against RIA Custody Trend

August 11th, 2025

While firms like Wells Fargo Advisors and Goldman Sachs expand their independent offerings, Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley so far have refused to...

LPL Financial Set to Close $2.7 Billion Acquisition of Commonwealth Fina...

August 8th, 2025

LPL Financial is preparing to finalize its $2.7 billion acquisition of Commonwealth Financial Network, according to executives who spoke during the...

Advisor Movement and Succession Planning Take Center Stage Amid Surge in...

August 7th, 2025

As advisor transitions and retirements accelerate, Cerulli Associates and 55ip report that roughly 10 percent of financial advisors are expected to...

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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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