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$6B UBS Breakaway Team Launches Indie RIA
By John ManganaroThe newly formed 71 West Capital Partners will use BNY Pershing for custody, clearing and related services.
November 12, 2025
Mercer Makes First ‘Tax-Only’ AcquisitionThe deal mirrors moves made by other wealth management firms interested in deepening their in-house tax expertise.
November 12, 2025
What Advisor Growth Gurus See in Store for RIAsBrad Johnson and Jay Coulter will join ThinkAdvisor at 1 p.m. Eastern for a live webcast.
November 11, 2025
Commission-Free Annuities Drive Elusive Organic Growth: David LauAnnuity distribution can help RIAs maximize valuations in a red-hot M&A market, Lau maintains.
November 11, 2025
Integrated Partners’ CPA Alliance Passes 250 PartnershipsPaul Saganey, the firm's founder and CEO, highlights the program's milestone.
November 11, 2025
Financial Services Needs to Raise Bar on Convenience: Schwab CEORick Wurster noted a "bull market for convenience" and said Schwab would "invest heavily" in making things simpler.
November 10, 2025
Edward Jones to Expand Limited Partnership OpportunitiesThe firm is preparing for the largest limited partnership offering in its history, Penny Pennington confirms.
November 09, 2025
RIAs Are Refocusing on Organic Growth: CerulliThe shift in priorities comes as M&A activity has become commonplace in the market, the executive poll finds.










