Deals & Moves: $1B-Plus Advisor Teams Jump to Citizens, RBC
Wealth Management
JUNE 27, 2025
In addition, RIA Merit snags a $365M firm with new investment capabilities in Wisconsin, and Dynasty RIA DayMark recruits advisors from FiNet and Janney.
LPL Closes Commonwealth Deal, Pushes Final Integration to Q4 of Next Year
Wealth Management
AUGUST 1, 2025
Related: David Kowachs &Partners Recruits Wells Fargo Veteran in Virginia “We are quite pleased to hear this update,” Citizens Bank analyst Devin Ryan wrote in a note that reiterated the bank’s outperform rating. But as with any transaction or competitive recruiting event, some advisors will prioritize differently.
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The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors: 10 Ways Top Advisors Are Growing Their Businesses
Wealth Management
JUNE 26, 2025
It’s this unique vantage point, and depth of knowledge and empathy, plus a natural ability to “connect the dots” that have earned Jason the trust and respect of the industry’s most sophisticated financial advisors at one of the nation’s leading recruiting and consulting firms. Jason is a graduate of Emory University in Atlanta, Ga.
Deals & Moves: Focus Partners Wealth Merges in $5.6B California RIA
Wealth Management
JULY 3, 2025
California RIA Carson makes 28th full acquisition, LPL recruits from Osaic, and RBC adds two Nashville area teams from Janney Montgomery Scott. California RIA Carson makes 28th full acquisition, LPL recruits from Osaic, and RBC adds two Nashville area teams from Janney Montgomery Scott. The Jacob William Advisory in Cockeysville, Md.,
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (July 26–27)
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 25, 2025
In the report, Schwab also identified key traits of "top performing" firms (including having a defined ideal client persona and a defined client value proposition) and the key strategic initiatives respondents plan to pursue (with generating client referrals topping the list for the third consecutive year, followed by recruiting new staff).
CoinShares: Investors Look to Advisors for Risk Assessment on Digital Assets
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.
The Power of the Midyear Gut Check
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. Are you "re-recruiting" your top talent to keep them engaged? • For advisors, this is an important exercise that can provide clarity and set the stage for a strong finish to the year.
Quinn Signals Another Wave in the Great Advisor Tech Acceleration
Wealth Management
JUNE 27, 2025
For advisors worried about reaching the next generation of investors, Quinn carried out its user validation testing in what has become the traditional, if labor-intensive, route for Silicon Valley-type direct-to-consumer startups: recruiting thousands of test users at college campuses and through social media.
#FASuccess Ep 427: Finding The Director Of Operations That Can Rebuild Your Team To Get To The Next Level, With Sten Morgan
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 4, 2025
Sten is the owner of Legacy Investment Planning, a hybrid advisory firm based in Franklin, Tennessee, that oversees $220 million in assets under management for 90 client households. Welcome everyone! Welcome to the 427th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Sten Morgan.
Deals & Moves: Sanctuary Partner Launches $400M RIA; Wealth Enhancement Snags $164M Firm
Wealth Management
AUGUST 6, 2025
Alex Ortolani , Senior Reporter , WealthManagement.com August 6, 2025 5 Min Read Larry Milton Mergers and acquisitions and advisor recruiting have stayed strong this summer in the registered investment advisor and broker/dealer space. Separately, Osaic announced that Payne Financial Consultants had left LPL to also join Alpha Omega.
Takeaways From Day 1 of Wealth Management EDGE
Wealth Management
JUNE 10, 2025
on Tuesday with a series of workshops focused on alternative investments, artificial intelligence and high-net-worth clients. " Smith, who went from a zero-star high school recruit to Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and No. I have a variety of individuals that I'm constantly in consultation with."
Deals & Moves: AmeriFlex Adds $280M California Team From Osaic
Wealth Management
JULY 25, 2025
Diana Britton , Executive Editor , WealthManagement.com July 25, 2025 3 Min Read The Summit Financial & Insurance Services team The AmeriFlex Group, a Las Vegas-based hybrid RIA and super office of supervisory jurisdiction of Cambridge Investment Research, has recruited a California-based team from Osaic. The Cheyenne, Wyo.-based
Mercer Advisors Lands $1.2B Raymond James Practice
Wealth Management
AUGUST 1, 2025
Diana Britton , Executive Editor , WealthManagement.com August 1, 2025 2 Min Read Martine Lellis, principal, M&A partner development, Mercer Advisors Mercer Global Advisors, one of the nation’s largest and most acquisitive registered investment advisors with $77 billion in assets, has purchased Family Wealth Planning Group, a Naples, Fla.-based
Of Myths and Moving 2024
Diamond Consultants
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Whats the reality when it comes to recruiting and transitions? One factor working in favor of higher deals: For the first time in recent memory, all four wirehouses are back in the competitive recruiting battle. Competitive recruiting is coming to an end at the big firms. An annual perspective for advisors.
When Values No Longer Align: An Ex-Wells Fargo Advisor’s Leap to Independence
Wealth Management
JULY 31, 2025
His strong business acumen, refined analytical skills and objectivity also make Louis an ideal advisor to independent business owners who want to accelerate growth via mergers, acquisitions and recruiting. Raymond James Practice Mercer Advisors Lands $1.2B Raymond James Practice Mercer Advisors Lands $1.2B
#FASuccess Ep 430: Navigating The Fast-Growth Hiring Challenges Of Scaling From Scratch To $5M Of Revenue In Just 7 Years, With AJ Ayers
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 25, 2025
In this episode, we talk in-depth about how AJ and her firm have navigated periods of rapid client headcount growth (with the firm averaging 14 new clients per month in 2021 while having just three planners on staff at the time), how AJ decided to hire rapidly to meet this brisk new client demand (by leveraging LinkedIn's Recruiter platform to actively (..)
Is Scale a Necessary Evil in Wealth Management?
Diamond Consultants
MAY 27, 2025
Here are four benefits of scale: More Capital, More Investment Larger firms have bigger budgets to invest in technology, platforms, and talent. They can make long-term strategic bets whether its investing in AI-driven tools, acquiring talent, or building new service models that benefit advisors and clients alike.
Why should you stay where you are?
Diamond Consultants
JANUARY 21, 2025
Advisors regularly get calls from recruiters, consultants, branch managers, complex directors, business development officersthe list goes on and on. Yet there are certain realities that every advisor needs to be aware of (and as a recruiter, I know them very well!): So how can advisors ensure they are in the best possible place?
The Succession Conundrum: How Advisors Can Balance Legacy and Liquidity
Diamond Consultants
DECEMBER 16, 2024
Also, it likely means ceding some control in any or all of the following areas: brand, compliance, investment autonomy, marketing, and operations. In some cases, the buyer simply views a sellers book of business as a sound financial investment. Lastly, the ongoing payout post-transaction is typically quite low for the selling advisor.
Savvy Adds $270M RIA Team in Push to Land Larger Teams
Wealth Management
JULY 31, 2025
Alex Ortolani , Senior Reporter , WealthManagement.com July 31, 2025 3 Min Read Savvy Advisors, the registered investment advisor arm of platform provider Savvy Wealth , has added an advisor group managing $270 million in client assets in a first push toward bringing on larger teams alongside the solo practitioners that have fueled its growth.
Osaic Moves Advice, Wealth EVP Greg Cornick to Oversee Wealth Solutions
Wealth Management
JULY 16, 2025
Greg Cornick, previously head of advisor recruiting and retention, will now help head the firm’s investment solutions amid recent senior-level departures and shifts to Osaic’s leadership structure.
LPL Hires Chief People Officer from McKinsey on Heels of Commonwealth Close
Wealth Management
AUGUST 4, 2025
4, 2025) 11 Investment Must Reads for This Week (Aug. About the Author Alex Ortolani Senior Reporter, WealthManagement.com Alex Ortolani is a New York-based senior reporter with WealthManagement.com with a focus on deals, moves and trends in the registered investment advisor space.
7 Influencer Scams To Avoid If You Want To Protect Your Money
Clever Girl Finance
APRIL 14, 2025
Fake investment and crypto flipping scams 7. But the program only works if you keep recruiting more people. The scam: These are often crypto or forex recruitment schemes where the only way to earn is by bringing in more people. Fake investment and crypto flipping scams Fake investors are everywhere on social media.
&Partners Nabs $84M Commonwealth Advisor in South Carolina
Wealth Management
AUGUST 8, 2025
Louis-based hybrid broker/dealer launched by David Kowach, the former president and CEO of Wells Fargo Advisors , is on a recruiting tear this summer. This time, the firm has recruited an advisor in Estill, S.C., after three years at Commonwealth Financial Network. team that was with Wells Fargo Advisors.
Realta Wealth Loses Interim CEO
Wealth Management
JUNE 27, 2025
The firm had been an owner-operated business until late 2022, when Ryan Hanks, founder and CEO of Madison Capital Group, a real estate investment firm, took a majority stake in Orange Street Holdings, the entity that owns Realta.
5 Smallcap stocks with over 35% DII holding to keep on your radar
Trade Brains
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Transcript: Melissa Smith, co-Head of Commercial Banking at JPMorgan
The Big Picture
MARCH 4, 2025
Really fascinating because she sees the world from a very unique perch, has incredible access to every aspect of both commercial and investing banking that a small startup or medium-sized company, and by medium I mean up to $2 billion in revenue might need. JP Morgan’s public finance team recruited specifically at the policy school.
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Abnormal Returns
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(moneywithkatie.com) Hedge funds Matt Levine and Katie Greifeld talk with Gappy Paleologo, Head of Quantitative Research at Balyasny Asset Management, and author of "The Elements of Quantitative Investing." podcasts.apple.com) Finance Ted Seides talks with Michael Ovitz about his career shift into investing.
The Right Way to Build a Team
Diamond Consultants
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
However, acquiring and recruiting advisors is challenging, competitive, and expensive. But future-minded advisors are recognizing that giving up some of that production credit to talented next gen folks and allowing them to become advisors in their own right is a smart investment because it buys commitment and gratitude.
The Reboot and Rebrand of Advisor Today
NAIFA Advisor Today
JANUARY 28, 2025
As a Retirement Income Certified Professional and a Life and Annuities Certified Professional, John advises clients on retirement planning, investment planning, and risk management. He is an experienced association professional with a demonstrated history of working in the staffing and recruiting industry.
What If Your Back Office Ran Itself?
Harness Wealth
AUGUST 5, 2025
Data entry drag: The hours and days that can be lost when dealing with bank records, tax forms, investment statements, and a host of other client data can be an enormous drain on resources. Harness Wealth Advisers LLC is a paid promoter, internet registered investment adviser.
The Power of the Midyear Gut Check: A Playbook for Clarity and Momentum
Diamond Consultants
JUNE 17, 2025
It doesn’t require a major time investment—just a willingness to be honest with yourself about what’s working, what’s not, and what needs to change. Are you “re-recruiting” your top talent to keep them engaged? And the best part? Assess: Is your team structured to support current needs? Do you have enough support?
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Trade Brains
JUNE 22, 2025
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Transcript: John Montgomery, Bridgeway Capital Management
The Big Picture
MAY 20, 2025
And the firm is really a very interesting mix of quantitative value-based and factor-based investing. People ask how does that relate to investing? How did that background help when it comes to modeling portfolios or applying those methods of statistical analysis to investing? It’s really none and all of the above.
What’s Next for UBS: The Four Potential Fates of UBS and What Each Could Mean for Advisors
Diamond Consultants
JULY 7, 2025
wealth management business at a time when advisors are hungry for signs of investment. Some potential buyers may still prefer to stick to their successful strategy of recruiting out of UBS, one team or advisor at a time. In recent years, private equity firms have demonstrated a strong interest in investing in wealth management.
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Harness Wealth
APRIL 16, 2025
Similarly, digital infrastructure investments like website development, domain acquisitions, and pre-launch marketing campaigns fall under deductible startup expenses rather than regular business costs. Creating a productive home workspace often requires significant investment in furnishings, technology, and equipment.
Transcript: Jeffrey Becker, Jennison Associates Chair/CEO
The Big Picture
APRIL 29, 2025
Eventually, he becomes CEO of Voya when the parent company spun out the US holdings into a separate entity, really an a, a fairly unique career path and is sort of uniquely situated to look at the world of investing. What was that experience like and how did it affect how you look at investments today?
Advisor Transitions: Is the Risk Worth the Reward?
Diamond Consultants
APRIL 15, 2025
Most advisors begin the exercise of evaluating a move through two important metrics: expected asset portability and total potential recruiting deal (transition package). Step two of the process is to do an initial review of the investment book to identify products that might be sticky to the firm, such as alternatives through feeder funds.
Transcript: Lisa Shalett, CIO Morgan Stanley
The Big Picture
APRIL 8, 2025
Lisa Shallet, chief Investment Officer at Morgan Stanley has had a number of fascinating roles in Wall Street, which is kind of amusing considering she had no interest in working on Wall Street, and yet she was CEO and chairman at Sanford Bernstein. Because you were not just in the investing side, correct. As baby analysts.
UBS at a Crossroads: Strength, Uncertainty, and the Advisors Caught in the Middle
Diamond Consultants
JUNE 17, 2025
And for a time, UBS was a recruiting powerhouse—thanks in large part to an unusually rich, fully guaranteed transition package. While more in line with the rest of the industry, the shift has raised real questions, notably: Can UBS maintain its recruiting momentum without the deal that once differentiated it? So does trust.
Higher Market Volatility Shines a Light on Buffer ETFs
Wealth Management
JUNE 24, 2025
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Options for Independent Advisors Considering Change
Diamond Consultants
APRIL 22, 2025
For instance, their firm was sold, theyve outgrown the platform, the technology isnt sophisticated enough, the investment menu is limited, compliance is too onerousand certainly many more reasons specific to an advisors business. So, what makes their process of considering change noteworthy?
Ensemble Practice: Independent Advisors Are in a State of ‘Prosperous Stagnation’
Wealth Management
AUGUST 7, 2025
A lot of our younger people have been retained and recruited with stories of equity and growth, and we need to grow and to justify those valuations.” In other words, anyone who’s invested in business has done very well, especially in the last three years. And as a result of that, their appetite for investing has increased.
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