Advisors Need Capital. Raymond James Wants To Be The Partner.
Raymond James’ advisor equity financing program gives independent practices capital while testing control, succession and M&A strategy.
Insurance Wealth Units Are Looking For Scale. Cetera Just Added Another.
Cetera’s Concourse Financial Group Securities deal adds scale, advisors and a new test of insurance-affiliated broker-dealer integration.
Cetera’s Minority-Capital Playbook Is About Keeping Advisors Close
Cetera’s minority stake in CCR Wealth Management shows how broker-dealers can use capital, succession and growth support.
Osaic Was More Than A New Name. It Was A Broker-Dealer Stress Test.
Advisor Group’s Osaic rebrand was more than a new name. It tested advisor loyalty, platform integration and broker-dealer scale.
The Next Advisor Talent Fight Is About Brand, Tech And Trust
J.D. Power says younger advisors want AI, social media and brand support as firms face an aging advisor workforce.
Cetera’s Growth Guarantee Is Small Money With A Big Recruiting Message
Cetera’s Growth Guarantee turns advisor recruiting into a measurable growth promise, but the refund, limits and compliance details matter.
UBS Is Losing Advisors. The Bigger Question Is Whether The Math Works.
UBS lost U.S. wealth advisors after compensation changes, testing whether margin gains can offset advisor attrition and asset outflows.
Janney Wants To Prove Private Equity Does Not Have To Mean Culture Drift
Janney CEO Tony Miller says KKR ownership can support growth, advisor autonomy and employee ownership without losing culture.
Stifel Wants More Than Spring Mountain’s $1B. It Wants A Growth Playbook
Stifel hired Merrill veteran Launny Steffens as vice chairman of asset management, adding Spring Mountain assets and strategic reach.
Blue Owl Opened The BDC Exit Door Wider. The Harder Test Came Later
Blue Owl’s expanded OTIC tender offer shows why nontraded BDC liquidity, redemption caps and advisor due diligence matter.
Janney Added 27 Advisors. The Bigger Story Is Its KKR Transition.
Janney added 27 advisors and $4.3B in 2024, turning its KKR transition into a test of advisor autonomy and growth.
Carson, IFG And Whittier Are Building The New Advisor Support Stack
Carson, IFG and Whittier Trust made key hires showing why advisor support, estate planning and tax depth now drive growth.
LPL’s Next Growth Test Is Turning Size Into A Better Advisor Experience
LPL hired Edward Jones veteran Ilan Davidovici to lead corporate strategy as scale, digital transformation and RIA M&A converge.
Fifth Third Is Building A Bank-Backed RIA Flywheel
Fifth Third Wealth Advisors added a nearly $1B Atlanta duo from Regions, strengthening its bank-backed RIA recruiting strategy.
A $670M Baird Team Joined RBC. The Bigger Story Is Workplace Retirement.
RBC added the $670M Ellsworth Fair team from Baird, strengthening its Houston retirement plan and employer advisory business.
A $2B Private Wealth Duo Left Fifth Third For LPL. The Bigger Story Is Control
LPL added Moto Wealth Partners from Fifth Third, showing how private-bank advisors are using Linsco for planning, flexibility and scale.
RBC’s $646M Morgan Stanley Hire Shows Why Florida Wealth Teams Are In Play
RBC added the $646M Thomasco Group from Morgan Stanley, strengthening its Palm Beach Gardens wealth presence.
LPL Bought Commonwealth. Then 653 Advisors Walked Away.
Commonwealth lost 653 advisors after LPL’s deal, raising questions about headcount retention, asset retention and broker-dealer culture.
A $660M UBS Team Just Joined RBC. The Bigger Story Is Executive Wealth
RBC added a $660M UBS team in Los Angeles, showing how UHNW planning, equity compensation and advisor support are driving recruiting.
Wealth Teams Want Recognition. Clients Want Proof.
InvestmentNews’ 2026 5-Star Wealth Management Teams recognition shows why client trust, planning depth and disclosure matter.