Moves to Osaic, LPL, Raymond James, Steward Partner, Sanctuary and Cresset display how wealth management giants are broadening their appeal.

Despite the rate of M&A slowing in the industry, LPL says it will continue to be a "significant source of growth."

Naratil thinks Lightyear Capital can offer the capital and expertise firms need on their way to IPOs.

Family offices have joined strategic buyers and private equity companies in competing for M&A deals.

Are special purpose acquisition companies the wave of the future, or a waste of space? The experts weigh in.

The incoming multifamily office will push Pathstone above the$100 billion milestone in client assets under advisement.

The Wealth Consulting Group made its first acquisition since the deal that launched its hybrid RIA seven years ago.

After substantial expansion under two earlier outside investors, the hybrid RIA is targeting double-digit gains with a new strategic partner.

Engine Capital, an activist hedge fund in the stock, called on Avantax to explore a sale last month, saying it could fetch as much as $32 per share amid rapid consolidation in asset management.

Amid a low tide of deals, the giants continue to identify RIAs and other firms giving them more scale and new capabilities.