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Wealth Management Daily Memo

MAY 13, 2025

Advisor Sentiment Index: Market, Economic Outlooks Tick Up in April

Even before President Donald Trump’s recent trade agreements, financial advisors were starting to feel a bit better over the health of equities and the economy.

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What’s the Experience of Mothers in Advisory Firms?

Ownership and female leadership are key to career satisfaction for mothers in wealth management, according to a new Ensemble Practice study.

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Hub Lands $1.6B Minority Stake from T. Rowe-Led Investment Group

The minority investment in Hub values the firm at $29 billion and includes funds managed by T. Rowe Price, private equity firm Alpha Wave and Singapore’s Temasek.

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Sanctuary Wealth Lands $2B Team from UBS

1280 Financial Partners also comes with institutional consulting capabilities it will offer to other Sanctuary partner firms.

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Mercer Sues Ex-Employees for Stealing Clients, Trade Secrets

In a lawsuit filed in Georgia, Mercer argues Ryan Malec and David Weitz took former clients with them when they quit Mercer to form Unified Investment Management in 2023.

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Employee-Owned Houston RIA Adds 8 Partners To Complete Succession

Financial Synergies has completed a long-term plan to transfer ownership to a new generation of advisors, passing up private equity and outside capital along the way.

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Trending Podcasts

RIA Edge Podcast: Chris Erblich on TFO’s Response to Client Needs

TFO Family Office Partners' Chris Erblich details the purpose-driven evolution of the firm into three entities: a full-service multi-family office, a wealth management firm and a South Dakota public trust company.

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The WealthStack Podcast: Bridging Advisors and Elder Care with Lauren Clough

bQuest's Lauren Clough explores how the firm is transforming the elder care conversation.

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Anthony Stich Departs MarketCounsel, Joins $5B RIA Moran Wealth Management

After thinking through what was best for MarketCounsel’s business and his family, Stich has taken the CMO role at Moran, with plans to relocate to Naples, Fla.

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Mercer Adds $885M With Double Deal, Surpassing 100th Acquisition

The RIA has completed 101 deals since launching its M&A strategy in 2016.

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Allworth, Focus Financial Add Growth Leads

Former Triad Wealth President Sara Baker will be head of M&A for Allworth, while Focus Financial Partners has made former network RIA President Zinovy Iosovich chief growth officer.

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Goldman Launches Online Alts University for Advisors, Investors

Goldman Sachs has launched a free investment university for advisors and individual investors as the asset manager seeks to connect with RIAs on its alternative and private market offerings.

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Advisor Recruiter Mindy Diamond Steps Down as CEO, Names Son Successor

Louis Diamond will now serve as CEO of the wealth management recruiting and consulting firm, with his brother Jason becoming president.

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CFP Board Launches AI-Driven Exam Prep Tool

The CFP Board has ramped up its exam preparation tools with AI that adjusts to a test taker’s knowledge level and areas of need.

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COMMENTARY

Smart Hiring for RIAs: Aligning Talent with Team Needs

As RIAs grow, hiring strategies must shift from seeking general talent to targeting specific skillsets.

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