Portfolio

A roundup of this week's news includes advisors on the move, acquisitions and new technology.

Joining an existing RIA has its appeal, whether as a final destination or as a way station on the path to full independence.

The wealth manager has opened more ways to affiliate with the firm by starting to tap M&A deals with a sizeable pipeline for more in the future.

Employees often ignore their 401(k)s when they change jobs, leaving valuable assets behind.

First United Bank in Oklahoma bought a minority stake in Exencial Wealth Advisors instead of acquiring it outright to give the owners an incentive to stick around and help build the business — and to make it easier for the bank to bail if things don't work out.

CEO Michael Farr will also become Hightower’s new chief market strategist.

David LaValle, former chief executive officer of custom index provider Alerian, will drive the effort to convert the $25 billion Grayscale Bitcoin Trust into an exchange-traded fund.

Using RMDs to pay the taxes due on a rollover can ease the psychological pain of forking over money to the IRS.

This company released a corporate report card so employees know what their retirement investments are going toward — and whether or not it lines up with their own values.

It’s important to have intergenerational conversations with clients and their families.