RIAs

"The D.C. metro area is a hot market," says Savant Chief Executive Brent Brodeski.

How can advisors quell nervous clients? Following Friday's market sell-off, Greg Friedman of San Rafael, Calif.-based RIA Private Ocean sent a memo to his clients.

Following a surprising multimillion-dollar deal, the industry is regaining an appreciation for tapping all of a client's financial data, an ability long relegated to personal finance management software providers.

Marzano Capital Group joins LPL-affiliated recruiting firm Independent Advisor Alliance.

The Bronfman-Highline deal is the 74th RIA M&A transaction this year, and is unlikely to be the last for the firm going forward. "We love this business…and we have capital," says Matthew Bronfman, chairman.

The acquisition of Yodlee, considered PFM's pioneering firm, would cement Envestnet's capability to serve an emerging demand for data aggregation and leveraging data insights and behavioral science in wealth management.

Analysis: Smaller firms may sometimes require more due diligence for advisors considering a move. Here's what to look for.

Commentary: All signs point to the need for advisors to change, simply in order to remain relevant to clients and prospects.

A Hilliard Lyons wealth manager goes the route of independence after spending than a decade in the employee channel.

After "deep consideration" and despite legal obstacles, Kimberly and Jeff Camarda say they still want to right "grave wrongs."