Succession Planning
Learn how top financial advisors and firms handle succession planning and what industry experts suggest is key to getting it right.
5 Signs It's Time to Start Thinking About M&A
By Matt ReganThe advisors who navigate the process well don't wait until they're exhausted or forced into a decision.
March 25, 2026
Edward Jones Saw Uptick in Senior Advisor Exits in 2025: ReportPossible drivers include retirement, changes at the firm and a desire to own their books, Muriel Consulting suggests.
March 04, 2026
Grow or Join? The Fork in the Road for RIAsMid-career firm owners face a stark, personal choice to reinvest heavily or partner with a well-capitalized platform.
February 26, 2026
Beacon Pointe Co-Founder Shannon Eusey to Exit CEO Role, Become ChairMatthew Cooper, the firm's president, will take the helm.
February 02, 2026
How Wealth Management M&A Played Out in 2025Deal volume among RIAs with more than $100 million in AUM set a record, Berkshire Global Advisors finds.
January 30, 2026
Ritholtz Rolls Out Succession Plan Featuring Employee Ownership"We have a plan to continue forever, without private equity dollars," co-founder Barry Ritholtz says.
January 28, 2026
Hightower COO Leaves Firm After Less Than 2 YearsThe firm has made a number of high-level leadership changes since former CEO Bob Oros departed.
January 22, 2026
Cetera Acquires $1.9B Avantax-Affiliated Wealth BusinessDarnall Sikes Wealth Partners serves high-net-worth individuals, business owners and their families.