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Deals & Moves: Focus Partners Wealth Merges in $5.6B California RIA

Wealth Management

California RIA Deals & Moves: Focus Partners Wealth Merges in $5.6B Diana Britton , Executive Editor , WealthManagement.com July 3, 2025 3 Min Read Bordeaux Wealth Advisors, a $5.6 has merged with Focus Partners Wealth, one of Focus Financial Partners’ hub firms, according to a LinkedIn post.

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10 States with the Most and Least Potential AUM Per Advisor

Wealth Management

states by the potential AUM available per SEC-registered advisor. To get the ranking, it divides the total household net worth (excluding home equity) by the number of active investment advisors in the state to show the ones that are most and least saturated with advisors. The company recently ranked 44 U.S.

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How to Find a Fee-Only Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

Fee-only firms are unique as they do not receive commissions from selling financial products, such as insurance policies or investment products. Fee-only financial advisors are often registered investment advisors too, meaning they have a legal duty to act in the clients best interest. Independent firm. So, thats a lot.

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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor

Darrow Wealth Management

For non-fiduciary financial advisors, recommendations may only need to be suitable , not necessarily in the client’s best interest. Hybrid firms can switch between their status as a registered investment advisor and brokerage, which can be problematic for individuals seeking unbiased financial advice.

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What Does an IPO Mean for Stock Options? What Happens to Employees When a Company Goes Public

Darrow Wealth Management

In working with your tax professional and investment advisor, make a tax plan that incorporates your diversification goals and considers tax strategies on new exercises. There are many ways to structure a 10b5-1 trading plan, so discuss your goals with a wealth advisor.

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Navigating the “One Big Beautiful Bill”

Tobias Financial

Our Senior Wealth Advisor and Chief Investment Officer, Matthew Saneholtz, CFA, CFP, EA , was recently quoted in a Daily Upside article, breaking down the potential financial implications of this sweeping legislative proposal. Disclosure : Tobias Financial Advisors is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC.

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Retiring When Single: Strategies for Financial Independence

Tobias Financial

Our Wealth Advisor, Chad Williamson, CFP® , explains that while retiring as a single person can present certain hurdles, it can also streamline the planning process. Tobias Financial Advisors is registered as an investment advisor with the SEC.