WM RIA Edge Newsletter
 
Wealth Management Daily Memo

OCTOBER 08, 2024

RIA NEWS

Allworth Acquires $1.1B New Jersey RIA

Allworth's acquisition of George McKelvey Company in Manasquan, N.J. represents its sixth deal this year, bringing the RIA to 43 offices nationwide.

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Family Office Resource Group Launches To Help RIAs With UHNW Clients

The firm has a growth equity investment from The 4100 Group Financial Services, the backer of several wealth and asset management firms.

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WHITE PAPER
Investor Sentiment in Volatile Markets
The state of investor sentiment report.
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BlackRock, JPMorgan Asset Back Dynasty Financial at $800M Valuation

Proceeds from minority raise will fund growth for Dynasty.

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MAI Capital Management Acquires $1.2B Fee-Only RIA

The Cleveland-based MAI's acquisition of Halpern Financial is the firm’s eighth deal this year and its 40th since 2018.

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Perigon Wealth Adds Execs With Eye to M&A

The new hires include CFO David Scarpello who most recently led M&A efforts at Pathstone. The moves come in the wake of Constellation Partners’ minority stake in Perigon.

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Podcasts
RIA Edge Podcast: Enhancing the RIA Experience with Jalina Kerr

Schwab Advisor Services' Jalina Kerr discusses how the firm is trying to follow advisors’ lead when it comes to prioritizing the custodian’s approach to tech development.

Sponsored by Schwab Advisor Services

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Adjusted for Risk: Increase Visibility, Credibility With the SEC's Marketing Rule

WiserAdvisor CEO Rishi Bharathan also talks about quality vs. quantity regarding leads.

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More RIA News

Focus Firm Kovitz Acquires $5.9B Pittsburgh RIA

The deal, expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, will bring Kovitz’s assets to nearly $30 billion.

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WEG Acquires $2.39B Hybrid RIA

The deal with FinTrust Capital Advisors adds $2.39 billion in AUM and expands Wealth Enhancement Group’s presence in the Southeast.

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Hightower Firm Altium Tops $6B with New Advisor Duo

Altium, which has offices in New York and Connecticut, is adding Kimblery Clouse and Kristen Caseley to expand its footprint in the Northeast.

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Former Edelman Advisor Sues To Break Non-Solicitation Agreement

Josh Hederick filed his complaint in North Carolina federal court, alleging that Edelman’s litigation record means he can’t trust they’ll work with him on his departure “in good faith.”

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COMMENTARY

Carolyn Armitage on Change Management

Navigating the complex waters of organizational change requires a multi-faceted approach that addresses the needs of both the business and its people.

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Information Overload May Dilute the Client Experience

More data does not necessarily make for better advice.

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What Is A Chief Behavioral Officer?

They can help deepen advisors' understanding of client behaviors, biases and decision-making processes.

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