Recruiting and M&A deals are constantly reshaping the wealth management industry.
This week, Raymond James and Osaic picked up advisory teams from their rivals, while LPL Financial hired a data and AI officer from JPMorgan. Check it out below.



A Deloitte analysis shows that alternative allocations — to private equity, private credit and other vehicles — in DC plans could grow quickly.
Six advisors reflect on what they wish they'd known earlier — from speaking up sooner to thinking longer term to learning that the best question beats the best answer.
SEI may not be the first firm that comes to mind when thinking about the industry's custodians, but the firm has built a substantial client base of financial advisors over more than 30 years.
Schwab directly or indirectly manages only 2% of the $37 trillion in U.S. wealth that could be in the hands of advisors, according to CEO Rick Wurster. The size of the opportunity means there is no need to compete with the firm's RIA clients.
The firm isn't discussing the news reports suggesting it's for sale. Here's how it has built such a close relationship with so many planners over the years.
Advisors have a role to play in facilitating the great wealth transfer, and some wealth owners are uncertain about whether heirs are ready.