Private equity funds

Consolidators are doubling and tripling RIAs' five-year performance.

The well-capitalized acquirer completed eight transactions in 2017.

Capital is pouring into the RIA market, resulting in more deals, more competition and higher prices.

H. Beck’s incoming president brings experience with her new firm’s earlier ownership structure and its custodian's platforms.

Advisors can differentiate their practices by helping clients help communities in need.

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

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

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

Private equity-backed parent Advisor Group made the shakeup at a challenging time for IBDs.

Advisers have turned into the new active investment managers.