RIAs

The enterprise left Kestra for Triad Advisors as part of the largest recruiting addition to the independent wealth manager in years.

The wirehouse wealth head told SIFMA conference attendees to simplify clients’ lives, keep them on track and watch their backs; advisors say the pandemic and world events have brought a changed culture.

The aim is to generate social benefits and investment returns

The highest consumer prices in 40 years have prompted advisors to seek out safe harbors for their clients.

The regulator plans to focus on Reg BI, ESG criteria, private funds, cybersecurity and crypto assets in 2022, according to its closely watched report.

Morgan Stanley came into possession of Water Oak when it bought Eaton Vance a year ago.

This deal continues Hightower’s trend of buying existing RIAs rather than trying to lasso breakaway brokers.

Jamie Dimon just received almost $56 million of JPMorgan Chase’s stock, before taxes, from an incentive program the bank valued at less than half that much just three years ago.

Valuations are growing, but not as quickly. Brand is key. Size matters.

Two major hybrid RIAs using LPL as their brokerage are joining forces after the acquiring firm received an investment from Merchant.