Wealth management

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Special-purpose acquisition companies — better known as SPACs, or blank-check companies — made a splash during the COVID-era retail-trading surge.

The California-based firm’s latest $1 billion RIA grab is just the start, its leaders say.

An evolution in alternative investments is giving the $73.3 trillion high net worth capital base expanded access to PE and other strategies.

Advisors share a tax trick that allows professionals to build seven-figure retirement plans.

Clients shouldn't confuse risky, short-term assets like meme stocks and cryptocurrencies with long-term investing.

The hybrid LPL enterprise is purchasing a fee-only practice as part of its first foray into a major wealth management market.

A legacy insurance institution has entered a placement agent agreement with cryptocurrency platform NYDIG.

A roundup of this week's news includes advisors on the move, acquisitions and new technology.

Joining an existing RIA has its appeal, whether as a final destination or as a way station on the path to full independence.

The wealth manager has opened more ways to affiliate with the firm by starting to tap M&A deals with a sizeable pipeline for more in the future.

First United Bank in Oklahoma bought a minority stake in Exencial Wealth Advisors instead of acquiring it outright to give the owners an incentive to stick around and help build the business — and to make it easier for the bank to bail if things don't work out.

CEO Michael Farr will also become Hightower’s new chief market strategist.

It’s important to have intergenerational conversations with clients and their families.

At least 10 senior bankers and numerous junior employees across the world’s largest wealth management market have left.

Executives from Alliance Bernstein, Edward Jones and Kasisto discuss best practices and ways to improve the client experience.

Industry experts weigh in on the future of wealth management.

A conversation with Penny Pennington, manager partner at Edward Jones.

The firm is the first service that makes it possible to gain exposure to cryptocurrency as part of a diversified portfolio with automation features.

SEC enforcement actions and regulatory requirements citing Form CRS suggests that firms need to step up their compliance operations.