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At Edelman, M&A Is a 'Cultural Alignment,' Not a 'Conveyor Belt'
By Jane Wollman RusoffThe financial planning firm prioritizes integration when selectively adding RIAs, executive Suzanne van Staveren maintains.
December 23, 2024
Merrill to Settle Overtime Suit for $4.9MThe firm is establishing a fund to settle allegations that it underpaid certain salaried advisors and trainees.
December 23, 2024
Jamie Hopkins: Clients Will Leave RIAs That Don't Offer This Service“To serve next-generation clients, [advisors] need to offer this,” Bryn Mawr Capital Management's CEO tells ThinkAdvisor.
December 20, 2024
Concurrent Appoints Retirement Division HeadDavid Montgomery comes to the advisory group from OneDigital.
December 20, 2024
Berthel Fisher Names Recruiting LeaderDan Meehan, formerly of Arete Wealth, will lead recruiting and acquisition strategies for the $10 billion hybrid shop.
December 19, 2024
Schwab Seeks to Block Former Advisor From Soliciting ClientsThe firm wants to block its former advisor, Robert Van Ortega, from soliciting clients for his new RIA.
December 19, 2024
Orion to Acquire Summit WealthSummit co-founder Reed Colley, who founded Black Diamond, will lead tech at Orion, reporting to CEO Natalie Wolfsen.
December 18, 2024
Fewer RIA Leaders Are Planning for Succession. What Gives?Even as firm executives age and assets under management expand, less attention is being paid to business continuity.