Sometimes, the best way to keep control is to relinquish it.

"If there are opportunities that present themselves, we will take a look," said U.S. Bank CEO Andy Cecere.

Don’t let them do a deal before you bring up these important topics.

The acquisition of IPI will add about $8 billion to the independent broker-dealer.

Blue chip private equity firms Stone Point and KKR enter the RIA market with a majority stake purchase of the New York consolidator.

The latest adviser fintech deal sees Oranj taking majority ownership in rebalancing software firm TradeWarrior.

Top advisers appear content at their current jobs, but new challenges and responsibilities may lure prospects.

With over $700M in AUM, Next Capital Management is the firm's biggest addition this year.

The RIA's parent company is set to buy a very large adviser aggregator. If completed, it would be the biggest transaction of the year.

The RIA is negotiating to buy a portion of Wealth Trust. It may also be facing the loss of a second top executive.

How advisory firm owners can institutionalize their business — and command a higher multiple in the M&A market.

Here is how advisory firms should position themselves for acquisition.

The RIA aggregator's newest partner, Boston-based Lake Street Advisors, is its sixth in in New England and its second addition this year.

Exclusive: The personality-driven RIA, backed by private equity money, plans to 'move quickly' to make acquisitions in existing markets.

The firm's advisers and competitors are wondering about its next steps, and who will cash in. The answers will go a long way toward shaping the future of the independent channel.

RIAs are anxious to acquire assets, according to a new survey, and smaller firms are a prime target.

The former Aspiriant CEO joins DeVoe & Co. to launch a new transition service.

Mike Papedis oversaw RIA acquisitions, an increasingly important revenue source for the company.

The S&P 500 Media Index has surged 17% since Nov. 8, while short interest on an ETF tracking the stocks sits at the lowest in more than a year.

Two of its Royal Alliance firms form a $2.5 billion powerhouse.