The country's largest IBD is said to be exploring strategic alternatives, which may include shopping itself around for buyers.

Founded by former wirehouse advisers, XML Financial is the seventh firm to join the IPO-bound RIA aggregator this year.

New capital from outsiders is adding $50 million to the RIA's war chest.

Beacon Pointe’s latest deal puts the wealth manager over the $2B AUM milestone, and it’s eyeing new markets.

Insurance industry giant targets RIA market via fee-based annuities.

Bats handles about a quarter of ETF trading volume in the U.S., giving CBOE a significant beachhead.

For many firms, it’s the single most important financial transaction they’ll ever encounter. Here’s how to get a big-picture view and also stay in control during the entire process.

Echelon’s recent launch of a platform helps firms support firms’ ‘wealthtech’ strategies.

The bank and the RIA are feuding over alleged violations of a non-compete agreement and accusations of unfair competition.

Lincoln Investment will gain 350 advisers in its acquisition, which CEO Ed Forst foresaw 20 years ago.

The firm is buying City Financial, where brokers oversaw approximately $4 billion, according to the company.

BlackRock is joining firms including Paulson, Manikay Partners and Arrowgrass Capital Partners that have recently raised dedicated merger funds.

After a stormy tenure at the bank, the former Colony and Banyan head goes back to the acquisitions arena.

‘Is there life after leaving a firm you founded — other than playing golf?’ Tim Kochis, formerly of Aspiriant, answered his own question by launching a venture that has one foot in Asia.

The M&A powerhouse targets New England to broaden its footprint.

"The key to success in this deal was finding the right partner," says Haig Ariyan, president of the firm's new Alex. Brown division.

These trends are expected to be at the top of RIA agendas next year, says Fidelity's David Canter.

The profession might be consolidating but solo advisers will survive and thrive, says columnist Bob Veres.

What it really takes to transition your practice.

Pathstone Federal Street-Convergent combo forms a new $10B UHNW powerhouse.