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JULY 8, 2025

Elizabeth Warren Regulation & Compliance Warren, Empower Face Off Over Companys Private Market Moves Warren, Empower Face Off Over Companys Private Market Moves by Patrick Donachie Jul 8, 2025 3 Min Read Investment Related Topics Alternative Investments Digital Assets Equities ETFs Fixed Income Investing Strategies Mutual Funds Real Estate SMAs (..)

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JULY 2, 2025

Katie Greifeld July 2, 2025 2 Min Read Bloomberg photo (Bloomberg) -- Vanguard Group is planning its debut into an increasingly competitive corner of the $11.6 trillion US exchange-traded fund arena.

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JULY 2, 2025

trillion annually over the next decade as part of the great wealth transfer, a new report finds. trillion annually over the next decade as part of the great wealth transfer, a new report finds.

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Wealth Management

JULY 1, 2025

billion in client assets to its independent advisor channel. Podcasts & Videos CE Webinars Research Newsletters Subscribe Subscribe News Related Topics RIA IBD Wirehouse RPA Insights & Analysis Regulation & Compliance Career Moves Recent in News See all Margaret Jarocki EP Wealth Career Moves $32.6B The Valhalla, N.Y.

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APRIL 9, 2025

It's natural for advisors to begin discovery meetings by asking questions about a client's current financial situation – understanding cash flow, debt, investments, risk tolerance, or even the burning tax concern that brought them to the advisor's door in the first place is crucial for financial planning.

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Wealth Management

JULY 9, 2025

Podcasts & Videos CE Webinars Research Newsletters Subscribe Subscribe News Related Topics RIA IBD Wirehouse RPA Insights & Analysis Regulation & Compliance Career Moves Recent in News See all fixed income data computer fintech WealthTech Former Citadel Quants Raise $36M for Fixed-Income Fintech Former Citadel Quants Raise $36M for Fixed-Income (..)

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Wealth Management

JUNE 20, 2025

Podcasts & Videos CE Webinars Research Newsletters Subscribe Subscribe News Related Topics RIA IBD Wirehouse RPA Insights & Analysis Regulation & Compliance Career Moves Recent in News See all handshake hurdles M&A Understanding the Client Retention Hurdle in RIA Sales Understanding the Client Retention Hurdle in RIA Sales by Derek (..)

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DECEMBER 18, 2024

Maintaining adequate books and records is a cornerstone of compliance for all investment advisers. For financial planning services, a similar approach to documentation can be applied to support regulatory compliance from the start of client engagement through all the steps that follow.

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Wealth Management

JULY 15, 2025

True North Expands in SF Deals & Moves: Creative Plannings Snag Hawaii RIA; $5.1B

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Wealth Management

JUNE 27, 2025

So far, I’ve written about AI notetaker Jump and its integration with the financial planning application RightCapital , and the AI-powered financial planning application and company Conquest Planning and its $80 million fund raise to help accelerate its U.S. Q&A: What Was Behind Schechter’s Decision to Sell to Arax?

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Wealth Management

JULY 18, 2025

Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo by Alex Ortolani Jul 18, 2025 1 Min Read SEC Chair Paul Atkins Alternative Investments SEC’s Atkins Says Changes to 401(k) Plans Must Be Reviewed Carefully SEC’s Atkins Says Changes to 401(k) Plans Must Be Reviewed Carefully by Nicola M. Concept of digital social marketing.

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Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

Podcasts & Videos CE Webinars Research Newsletters Subscribe Subscribe News Related Topics RIA IBD Wirehouse RPA Insights & Analysis Regulation & Compliance Career Moves Recent in News See all Allworth financial office M&A Allworth’s Latest Deal Signals a Shift in M&A Strategy Allworth’s Latest Deal Signals a Shift in M&A Strategy (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Over the past decade, a growing number of advisors have expanded into offering comprehensive financial planning services, reflecting a shift that not only helps them stand out from (increasingly commoditized) portfolio management offerings but also supports clients' broader financial goals.

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JUNE 3, 2025

Nina is a partner of Stratos CA, a hybrid advisory firm affiliated with Stratos Wealth Partners and based in Los Angeles, California, that oversees approximately $500 million in assets under management for 300 client households.

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Wealth Management

JULY 3, 2025

Related: Allworth’s Latest Deal Signals a Shift in M&A Strategy Carson Group Acquires $300M Affiliate Carson Group, the $42 billion registered investment advisor, has acquired another location out of its Carson Wealth partner network. manages about $300 million in client assets. The Jacob William Advisory in Cockeysville, Md.,

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JUNE 16, 2025

Despite ongoing changes in the philosophy of financial advice, new Kitces Research on How Financial Advisors Actually Do Financial Planning finds that 86% of advisory firms still rely on AUM fees as their primary method of charging for advice. At the same time, AUM-based pricing is not without its criticisms.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2024

In the early days of financial planning, serving clients often meant developing transactional relationships focused on facilitating trades and selling insurance. Over time, advisors shifted toward more analytical approaches, such as investment management and retirement planning.

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 1, 2025

What's unique about Libby, though, is how she has created a system for onboarding clients (based on her experience as a coach and as a financial advisor herself) that demonstrates a firm's professionalism, reduces points of friction, and shows personal touches, that together can drive client referrals after just their first 100 days with the firm.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 23, 2025

Elaine Misonzhnik , Senior Editor, Investments June 23, 2025 4 Min Read Iaremenko/iStock/Thinkstock Investor interest in digital assets might be growing, but concerns about the security and regulatory uncertainty around the asset class mean that Bitcoin and crypto ETFs remain the most likely avenues for allocation.

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JULY 8, 2025

billion in assets under management for 630 client households. million to more than $10 million in 2025 alone) thanks in part by attracting clients who have engaged with his educational YouTube videos. James is the founder of Root Financial, an RIA based in Encinitas, California, that oversees $1.3

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Wealth Management

JULY 1, 2025

based registered investment advisor with $1.1 billion in client assets, expanding Steward’s presence in the Bay Area. Bay Area Firm Steward Partners Acquires $1.1B Bay Area Firm Consilium Wealth Management joins Steward’s legacy division, which supports established teams seeking long-term succession and continuity.

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NOVEMBER 4, 2024

And for #AdvisorTech companies who want to submit their tech announcements for consideration in future issues, please submit to TechNews@kitces.com !

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Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

It doesn’t require a significant time investment—just a willingness to be honest about what’s working, what’s not and what needs to change. Reconnect with Your “Why” When business is moving fast, losing sight of purpose is easy. Ask: • Am I serving the types of clients I enjoy working with most? • And the best part?

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Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

on Tuesday with a series of workshops focused on alternative investments, artificial intelligence and high-net-worth clients. The panels centered around a general theme of growth, whether how to diversify portfolios to grow, strategies to boost AUM and clients and AI best practices to improve an advisors' business.

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 6, 2025

FINNY AI, an AI-powered prospecting tool, has raised $4.2 FINNY AI, an AI-powered prospecting tool, has raised $4.2 FINNY AI, an AI-powered prospecting tool, has raised $4.2

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Wealth Management

JULY 10, 2025

Podcasts & Videos CE Webinars Research Newsletters Subscribe Subscribe News Related Topics RIA IBD Wirehouse RPA Insights & Analysis Regulation & Compliance Career Moves Recent in News See all Morgan Stanley office door Industry News & Trends Court Strikes Down Morgan Stanley Appeal in Deferred Compensation Class Action Lawsuit Court (..)

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Wealth Management

JULY 15, 2025

True North Expands in SF Deals & Moves: Creative Plannings Snag Hawaii RIA; $5.1B True North Expands in SF Deals & Moves: Creative Plannings Snag Hawaii RIA; $5.1B has acquired a team in Hawaii overseeing $430 million in client assets.

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Wealth Management

JULY 18, 2025

Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo by Alex Ortolani Jul 18, 2025 1 Min Read SEC Chair Paul Atkins Alternative Investments SEC’s Atkins Says Changes to 401(k) Plans Must Be Reviewed Carefully SEC’s Atkins Says Changes to 401(k) Plans Must Be Reviewed Carefully by Nicola M. Concept of digital social marketing.

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Wealth Management

JULY 15, 2025

Is a Roth Conversion Worth It for All Clients?

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JUNE 17, 2025

billion in assets under management for 1,800 client households. David is the founder of The Bahnsen Group, an RIA based in Newport Beach, California, that oversees approximately $7.5

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Wealth Management

JUNE 17, 2025

Mariner is seeking to bolster its independent registered investment advisor channel by hiring Rob Sandrew to oversee the division, which includes more than 1,100 advisors and about $40 billion in client assets. Sandrew joined the RIA in 2016 and helped it grow from about $3 billion in client assets to more than $21 billion.

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JUNE 24, 2025

Griffin is the owner of GK Wealth Management, an RIA based in Reno, Nevada, that oversees $200 million in assets under management for 450 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Griffin Kirsch.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 30, 2025

by Fred Barstein Jun 30, 2025 4 Min Read Investment Related Topics Alternative Investments Digital Assets Equities ETFs Fixed Income Investing Strategies Mutual Funds Real Estate SMAs Recent in Investment See All Alternative investment visualization with stacks of coins and percentage signs.

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Wealth Management

JUNE 25, 2025

Podcasts & Videos CE Webinars Research Newsletters Subscribe Subscribe News Related Topics RIA IBD Wirehouse RPA Insights & Analysis Regulation & Compliance Career Moves Recent in News See all CAIS model portfolios model marketplace alternative investments Alternative Investments CAIS Adds First Models from BlackRock, Carlyle, KKR and (..)

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Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

RIA Edge Podcast: Schwab’s Jalina Kerr on How Resilient RIAs Can Turn Market Volatility Into Growth RIA Edge Podcast: Schwab’s Jalina Kerr on How Resilient RIAs Can Turn Market Volatility Into Growth Jalina Kerr of Charles Schwab shares how the most adaptive firms are expanding beyond portfolio management, into areas like estate and tax planning.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Cristina is the CEO of Mana Financial Life Design, an RIA based in Los Angeles, California (but works virtually with clients nationwide), that oversees approximately $70 million in assets under management for 119 client households.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 4, 2024

For firms with high-net-worth clientele, one way to do this is to offer alternative investments, such as private equity, private debt, or hedge funds, which may offer clients the ability to invest in a more diverse range of assets.

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