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Cerity Partners Adds $1.9B West Coast Financial
By John ManganaroThe Santa Barbara-based RIA will enhance Cerity’s ability to deliver alternative investment offerings, including in real estate.
April 01, 2025
Sequoia Acquires $4B Wealth and Tax FirmThe addition of Carlson Capital Management is the financial group's ninth completed deal since 2023.
March 31, 2025
Recruiter Tells Commonwealth, LPL Advisors: Don't PanicWhile the acquisition will have broad implications, LPL is an "absolute pro" at integrating advisors, Louis Diamond says.
March 27, 2025
Here's What Separates the Best Wealth Advisors From the RestYour clients assume you're knowledgeable, but how you deliver advice is key, longtime educator Phil Buchanan says.
March 27, 2025
XY Planning Network Tops 2,000 Advisors After Record 2024CEO Alan Moore says the network is benefitting from higher demand for fee-only fiduciary financial advice.
March 26, 2025
CFP Board Floats Rule Changes on Bankruptcy, Drug ConvictionsThe reforms would affect CFP candidates with one bankruptcy or multiple misdemeanor convictions in the distant past.
March 24, 2025
Cambridge Appoints Ex-TD Ameritrade Exec as Tech ChiefSean Van Moorleghem was most recently a managing director at Charles Schwab.
March 21, 2025
9 Good Reasons, and 4 Bad Ones, to Become a ManagerManagement is a great career track, but it’s not for everyone. Don't make the move with misguided ideas.