Charles Paikert

The New York aggregator’s performance to date “will make it easier for other RIAs to go public,” says industry analyst Chip Roame.

New COO is pitching firm’s name, platform — and capital.

Independent Neal Simon was overwhelmed by a popular Democratic incumbent.

A $6 billion RIA deal may signal a reversal of lackluster market activity.

Owners in transition should make a clean break to avoid confusion, says consultant David DeVoe and former Aspiriant CEO Tim Kochis.

Be prepared for hard decisions and setbacks, say RIA executives.

Advisors are planning to increase ETFs as a primary option, the firm finds. Plus, “the most exciting numbers in the survey.”

Traditional planning strategies will become obsolete.

Thanks to strong organic growth, small RIAs are growing slightly faster than their larger counterparts.

Consolidators and large RIAs were leading buyers in the third quarter.

Firms who "do nothing" will be in a "precarious position," advisors are warned at a Fidelity conference.

The fast-growing Mather Group has ambitious expansion plans.

Whether targeting baseball players or tech execs, some firms place their bets on a narrow client focus.

The $6B RIA bought a neighbor but also expanded its footprint.

The CEO of Bronfman Rothschild pins his hopes on a nonpartisan message.

Large teams formerly at wirehouses now account for 30% of new RIAs, according to new research by Schwab Advisor Services.

The platform outsourcer is now appealing to a new market.

NAPFA’s chairman sees an “untapped market” opening up.

Private Ocean – Mosaic combination brings software expertise to financial advice battleground

Agency also fines firm president Peter Mallouk for not reporting family accounts.