New firm registrations have soared by 75% over the past five years, according to Schwab.

Ziegler is the latest in a line of purchases by Stifel and other regional broker-dealers.

The Chicago-based RIA focuses on Midwest to expand its footprint.

CEO Dan Arnold said the acquisition of NPH’s assets will serve as a model for the future.

The practice opted for USA Financial after Jackson National sold National Planning's assets.

Advisory firms need private equity capital, but problematic strings may be attached.

CEO Jim Cracchiolo reported record client assets and a sharpened focus under the fiduciary rule.

Speculation about the RIA's future is quelled with a $100 million investment from Thomas H. Lee Partners.

The sale of an asset management firm gives Mariner a capital source to buy RIAs. Lots of them.

The team marks at least the second to opt for a smaller IBD over the nation’s largest.

IHT Wealth Management now has $2.4 billion in client assets.

The move marks the latest in a frenzied period one recruiter describes as “a feast.”

Independent firms need capital, but some top executives question private equity's benefits.

The number of transactions is expected to increase over 20% from 2016.

A recent launch from Flat Rock is designed to provide access to middle-market debt in a new way, according to the firm’s CEO, Robert Grunewald.

Wealth Partners Capital Group's strategy uses a triumvirate, multi-regional method to buying firms.

The acquisition gives Tiedemann $11 billion in AUM, impact investing expertise and a presence in the Northwest.

Chief executive Jay Shah says a public offering will happen, "when the time is right."

An acquisition may pivot on making sure the RIA's nearly 200 advisors stick around after a deal closes.

As RIAs and regulations reshape the industry, the concern is real, a new Cerulli report says.