The sale could see up to 50 advisors move to Stifel but doesn't involve B. Riley's 190 independent wealth managers.

Dimple Shah, Osaic head of corporate strategy, said she and other executives expected some advisors to leave during the firm's "Journey to One" and that attrition has been mostly in line with expectations.

The Chicago-based RIA giant is taking majority ownership in NEPC, a firm offering institutional research and new investing opportunities.

The largest deal ever for the private equity-backed, fee-only RIA will send it to new heights across 23 offices and 750 financial advisors and other employees.

Funds managed by Stone Point Capital are buying back the majority interest in the independent wealth management firm with 1,700 financial advisors.

Independent broker-dealers have found happy acquiring grounds in the insurance industry in recent years, as sellers seek to avoid heavy regulation and thinner margins.

Supervised AI tools can spot opportunities and reduce risk — ideally long before an RIA merger or acquisition closes.

Jim Cahn of WEG says there will always be room for small RIAs. But firms intent on growth will increasingly have to turn to larger partners for help with estate and tax planning, back-office support, and marketing and client referrals.

Most firms are limited liability corporations these days, but a significant chunk of older firms are c-corporations. Experts share the key factors involved with the options.

Regulators allege First Horizon Advisors violated Reg BI when it continued recommending complex investments even though it was struggling to bring over customer information from a recent acquisition.

Financial advisors from three non-giant firms shared how they can find their edge in a channel of wealth management that's increasingly fragmented toward the top.

The private equity-backed firm's acquisition of Levy Wealth, with its more than $1 billion under management, falls in line with the trends driving industry consolidation.

The giants of the channel grabbed most of the spots in the rankings, but some of their smaller or midsize rivals are also expanding quickly.

LPL presses forward with deals that have made it one of the fastest-growing firms in recent years.

The Top 20 Firm is also taking an equity investment in Sequoia Financial, and the two plan to deliver services to each other's clients.

These firms ramped up their ranks through recruiting and M&A deals at notable rates over the past decade — even as the channel experienced record growth.

The deal marks the fourth purchase for CW Advisors since a private equity firm bought a majority stake in it last year.

Financial advisors have built companies that are attractive to investors. But if they face challenges, experts say they can solve them without letting go of their firms.

Cadaret Grant agreed to fines to clear up allegations that it had failed to disclose conflicts with costly mutual funds and sweeps accounts.

Freshly split from Raymond James, a new hybrid RIA plans a multiphase transition that will culminate in over $3B in AUM.