$2.1B Team Splits From LPL, Joins Cetera
By Rob BurgessCalifornia-based Sierra Ridge Advisor Group leaves LPL after just 13 months and plans to launch an RIA.
August 28, 2026
Mercer Acquires $220M Firm in OhioNorthAvenue Financial Advocates, led by Kristen Moosmiller, adds to Mercer's Women & Wealth practice.
August 28, 2026
Advisors Weigh Vanguard Deal, On and Off Altruist's PlatformSome see a credibility boost and new competition for Schwab and Fidelity; others fear Altruist could lose its edge.
August 28, 2026
38 Phony Advisors Faked Filings to Lure Investors: SECSeveral of the charged firms are linked to foreign internet addresses, the agency says.
August 26, 2026
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How Constant Communication Led This Advisor to Organic GrowthKevin A. Brown doubled his AUM in three years to $157 million by engaging clients and prospects.
August 26, 2026
The 20 Most Active RIA Buyers of the Past YearWhile first-half deal volume declined in 2026, the scale of acquisitions grew considerably, Fidelity finds.
August 26, 2026
Why Vanguard's Altruist Buy Is a Big Deal for RIAsThe $4.6 billion deal is the "biggest structural move for RIA custody in years," William Trout of Datos Insights says.
August 25, 2026
Forbes, Shook Research Suspend Rankings, EventsAmid a secret-payment scandal, Shook Research also announced it plans to rebrand.