Tap Into Your Clients’ Interest in Charitable Planning
Proactively assessing their needs can lead to better long-term relationships.
Category: Wealth
401(k) Record Keepers Facing Existential Moment
The biggest opportunities, challenges and threats discussed at the 2025 RPA Record Keeper Roundtable.
$287B Edelman Financial Engines Adds Capital Group Alum as President
Ralph Haberli joins from Capital Group, where he was president of the Institutional & Retirement Client Group.
Elevation Point Hires New Heads of Growth, Communications
The minority RIA investor has hired Lara Galloway to lead organic growth strategy and training for partnered firms, and Melinda Brodbeck as head of…
Survey: Retail Investors Poised to Dominate Private Markets Fundraising Within Two Years
A State Street survey reveals the “democratization of alternatives” is outpacing expectations. But is that a good thing?
SEC Weighs Harmonizing RIA, B/D Mandatory Arbitration Rules
The commission’s Investor Advisory Committee recommended the SEC amend its advisor rules on mandatory arbitration clauses, though it didn’t ban them outright, as some…
Planning with Pride: How Advisors Can Better Serve the LGBTQ+ Community
During Pride month, an advisor specializing in LGBTQ+ clients suggests how to meet the needs of this underserved, but “opportunity-rich” client group.
Deals & Moves: Diversify Adds $450M RIA to Affiliate Model; Merit Acquires First Utah RIA
In addition, Steward opens an Arizona office with the acquisition of a $225M RIA; Mariner brings on a $1.4B firm with professional athlete clients;…
Charli AI and Its Smart Deal Finder Could Supercharge a Firm’s Investments Search
AI-powered tools are growing ever more sophisticated and filling niche advisory needs.
VanEck Launches ETF That Will Invest in Alternative Asset Managers
The ETF’s holdings will include private equity giants Blackstone, KKR and Apollo, among others.