WealthManagement.com surveyed financial advisors and executives at RIAs about their business growth plans in 2026, including how they intend to integrate trust and estate…

Only about one-in-four respondents in a WealthManagement.com survey said they are very or completely satisfied with their firms’ use of technology.

A WealthManagement.com survey found no agreement on risk tolerance for 2025, while also finding that advisors plan to increase private markets allocations.

In 2026, the independent broker/dealer channel will be shaped by more consolidation, artificial intelligence and a continued blurring of the lines.

In addition, Maridea Wealth launches tax and business services through acquisition, and Wealth Enhancement continues year-end buying spree with $340M RIA.

The absence of unities of time and title doesn’t defeat TBE treatment for certain financial accounts.

In addition, Huntington Bank’s wealth division hires a chief investment officer, and Raymond James adds a recruiting lead from Allworth.

Defensive practices may help avoid malpractice claims.

According to the complaint, fraudsters posed as experienced financial professionals and encouraged retail investors to trade on allegedly fake crypto asset platforms.

Principals at some of the country’s largest RIAs reflect on a year of rampant acquisition and professionalization, while looking ahead to further service expansion…