More about InVest: As new digital tools transform wealth management, the industry’s largest players are rushing to adapt to ever-increasing customer expectations, while smaller firms strive to keep pace. Behind the scenes, many are investing more on technology and hiring to drive growth, but margins remain under pressure. In|Vest West is exploring all the dynamics at play — from front to back office — and the technologies that are shaping the future of the firm.

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Also this week, the tech-driven RIA Farther boosts its AUM total to over $13 billion with a recruiting blitz, Mercer adds an RIA with more than $1 billion in assets and Cresset fills out its C-suite.
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What was once largely a source of referrals for outside professionals is moving in-house for financial advisors in many cases. Here are some examples.
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CEO Rich Steinmeier reiterated LPL's goal to retain 90% of Commonwealth's assets and headcount while listing reasons why advisors might think twice about leaving to start their own RIAs.
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Kevin Roche, a partner in Orrick's New York office, is a member of its public finance department.
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Lorraine McGowen, a partner at Orrick, is a leading bankruptcy and restructuring attorney.
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Jenna Magan is co-head of Orrick's Public Finance Group and is a partner in the Sacramento office.
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Emanuel "Manny" Grillo is a partner in the restructuring practice at Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe in New York.
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The decision to rejoin the CEO and chairman roles comes roughly two months after regulators removed an asset cap that had stunted the San Francisco-based company's growth for seven years.
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The American College of Financial Services and RISR are collaborating as a BNY Wealth report showcased the planning complexities of owner succession deals.
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