Switching Firms
This coverage goes beyond announcements about the latest movement and emphasizes the complexity of switching firms. This approach aims to bring readers the most holistic view of the rapidly changing recruiting landscape, which is being driven by factors like intense industry consolidation.
RIA Deals Set a First-Half Record: DeVoe
By Michael S. FischerDealmaking surged despite stock market turmoil, shifting interest rate expectations and geopolitical shocks.
July 11, 2025
Why the Number of BDs Could Drop 20% in 5 Years"Clients, financial advisors, firms and the media all seem to favor the RIA model," consulting exec Chip Roame says.
July 10, 2025
Sanctuary Wealth Adds $580M Private Wealth AdvisorThe news comes about two months after the hybrid RIA added a $2.2 billion group from UBS.
June 23, 2025
Advisors Sue Focus Financial Over 'Staggeringly Overbroad' RestrictionsEnforcement of the covenants would essentially bar the advisors, who resigned, from continuing in the industry, they argue.
June 20, 2025
Wealth Consulting Group Taps Ex-LPL Exec as PresidentAndy Kalbaugh joins the hybrid RIA, which uses LPL as its broker-dealer, as it enters a growth phase.
June 18, 2025
Raymond James Adds 3 Teams With $1.8BThe teams moved to the broker-dealer from Ameriprise, Morgan Stanley and UBS.
June 12, 2025
Atlanta Advisors With $2.6B Launch RIA With DynastyAnchyra Partners plans to acquire indie firms and work with experienced advisors seeking to leave captive markets.
June 11, 2025
Edelman Financial Engines Lures New President From Capital GroupRalph Haberli spent the past five years as president of Capital Group's institutional retirement client unit.