Corporate governance

How advisory firm owners can institutionalize their business — and command a higher multiple in the M&A market.

The RIA aggregator's newest partner, Boston-based Lake Street Advisors, is its sixth in in New England and its second addition this year.

Exclusive: The personality-driven RIA, backed by private equity money, plans to 'move quickly' to make acquisitions in existing markets.

The firm's advisers and competitors are wondering about its next steps, and who will cash in. The answers will go a long way toward shaping the future of the independent channel.

RIAs are anxious to acquire assets, according to a new survey, and smaller firms are a prime target.

Planning is particularly complicated when accounting for stepparents and stepsiblings.

Too many wirehouse brokers believe they won’t have access to sophisticated lending solutions if they break away. They’re wrong.

The former Aspiriant CEO joins DeVoe & Co. to launch a new transition service.

Polishing your public voice helps build credibility with clients and could lead to referrals. But it has to be done correctly.

Mike Papedis oversaw RIA acquisitions, an increasingly important revenue source for the company.

CFP candidates should consider a well-rounded college or graduate school education in professional sales.

The high-net-worth practice makes 41 firms in the platform’s network — two times as many as competitor HighTower.

The layoffs are part of a shift of personnel to LPL Financial's South Carolina campus to cut costs and position the independent broker-dealer for future growth.

Some banks are looking to hire advisers or buy firms, while others are looking to get out of the business entirely.

The private equity-backed buyer hopes to double its offices around the country in three years.

Large firms backed by outside capital are swooping in on smaller advisers, according to a new industry report.

Greater transparency can help land prospects with the industry focused on the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule, experts say.

The aggregator has clicked with an expansion-minded RIA seeking to grow its footprint and 401(k) business.

Modera Wealth reached $2 billion in AUM with its latest RIA acquisition.

Regional directors are “sorry to see Doug go," a Cetera adviser says. Tom Taylor, now COO, will take his place.