Two RIA Platforms Had Record Years. Their Growth Models Could Not Be More Different
Bluespring and Concurrent both reported record 2025 growth, but their models show two different paths for RIA acquisitions, capital and advisor support.
LPL Is Buying Into Its Own Ecosystem. That Is The Real Story
LPL’s minority stake in Private Advisor Group shows how broker-dealers are using ownership, succession and RIA M&A to keep advisor assets close.
Why LPL Is Buying Advisors It Already Works With
LPL’s deal for Mariner Advisor Network brings 367 advisors and $31B closer to its supported-independence ecosystem.