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Wealth Management Daily Memo

APRIL 29, 2025

Political Uncertainty Causing RIA Acquirers to Use Caution

Market turmoil and political uncertainty could limit the pace of mega deals this year, according to a new Echelon M&A report.

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Report: More Advisors Using Subscription-Based Models

Fee-for-service models can provide steady revenue that isn’t tied to markets.

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Merit Acquires RIA with Hit Financial YouTube Channel

Merit’s acquisition of Safeguard Wealth Management Group will bring over $597 million in client assets, but more importantly, a financially-focused YouTube channel that regularly clocks tens of thousands of views.

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Trending Podcasts

RIA Edge Podcast: The Power of Specialization with Andrew Leonard

A knowledgeable focus on a narrow client niche with specific needs has fueled Geometric Wealth’s rapid growth and capacity challenges.

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RIA Edge Podcast: Building Wealth Firms That Last with Mark DeLotto

Mark DeLotto shares Simon Quick Advisors' evolution from family office to wealth management firm, discussing ownership culture, estate planning expertise and M&A strategy in wealth management.

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Tech Consultancy F2 Strategy to Acquire MD Solutions

F2 Strategy will offer wealthtech implementations after acquiring MD Solutions.

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Report: Long Hours, Weekend Work Persists in Financial Services

The financial services industry has the second-longest workday and highest percentage of employees working weekends, according to a new report by ActivTrak.

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$600M Ventura Wealth Leaves Osaic

The Yardley, Pa.-based RIA went on its own in April, adding to Osaic's attrition.

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Net Positive RIA Consortium Gains 5 Members, Strategic Partner

Bogart Wealth, Guiding Wealth and three other RIAs are now among the nine firms seeking to make a positive impact on clients, employees, communities and the environment, with FP Transitions joining as a strategic partner.

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$30B SEIA Hires Matt Matrisian as President

Matrisian, who headed growth efforts at AssetMark, will work on acquisitions and improving advisor services for SEIA.

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Cetera Adds Advisors from Cambridge, PNC and Merrill

One Indiana-based RIA has shifted his affiliation to Cetera, while two others have joined firms in Illinois and Kentucky.

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COMMENTARY

Four Key Questions to Help Unlock the Value of Your Practice

How you manage your practice today could have a major impact on its value when it comes time for a liquidity event.

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