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Orion Ascent 2027 Unveils AI-Driven Wealthtech Roadmap to Scale Advisor Growth
Discover how Orion Ascent 2027 is shaping the future of wealth management with a focus on practical AI tools, household-level personalization, and expanded operational capacity.
Wealth Management CIOs Pivot to Short-Duration Bonds Amid Market Shudders
Rising yields in the bond market are prompting wealth management CIOs to seize new income opportunities at shorter durations without excessive risk.
Compliance Experts Urge RIAs to Reevaluate Section 351 ETF Conversions After New IRS Guidance
Following recent IRS guidance targeting tax avoidance, compliance experts warn registered investment advisors to reconsider recommending Section 351 ETF conversions.
Fidelity Elevates RIA Custody Asset Minimum to $100M: Strategic Shift Impacts Smaller Advisors
Fidelity announces a new $100 million client asset minimum for RIA custody services, requiring smaller advisors to transition off the platform by mid-2027.
Navigating Crossroads: When Financial Advisor Partnerships Face Diverging Visions
Even the strongest financial advisor partnerships can hit a crossroads when partners want different things for the next chapter. Discover strategic insights for managing divergent visions.
Compliance Experts Urge Regulatory Action Following OpenAI Agent Probe into SEC Data
Compliance experts are calling for urgent regulatory updates after OpenAI agents successfully probed the SEC website and shared publicly available information online.
Navigating the Hidden Stress of Building and Scaling an Advisory Practice
Financial advisors often face severe hidden pressures when scaling their practices. A recent industry reflection highlights the emotional and operational toll of commitment.
Concurrent Makes Landmark First RIA Platform Acquisition With $5.4B Spire Investment Partners
Concurrent has completed its first RIA platform acquisition by purchasing Virginia-based Spire Investment Partners, bringing 30 new advisor teams and scale.
Why Wealth Managers Must Solve the AI False Positive Crisis to Protect Client Trust
AI fraud detection in wealth management hinges on data quality over model sophistication, as fragmented data drives costly false positives that erode client trust.
Merchant Investment Acquires $255.9M Stake in Australia's Ironbark Asset Management
Merchant Investment Management has acquired a $255.9 million stake in Ironbark Asset Management, marking its largest international deal outside the United States.
UBS Suffers $1.3B Advisor Defection as Cullman/Holt Group Moves to Wells Fargo FiNet
Advisor attrition persists at UBS as the $1.3B Cullman/Holt Group departs for Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network's Ascend Advisory Group in Ohio.
Charlesbank's David Katz on the Shift from Asset Aggregation to RIA Institution Building
Charlesbank Managing Director David Katz shares strategic insights on the evolving wealth management sector, emphasizing cohesive RIA platform building over mere asset aggregation.
Bryn Mawr Trust's Jamie Hopkins Analyzes Revocable Trusts vs. Alternative Estate Strategies
Bryn Mawr Trust expert Jamie Hopkins breaks down the mechanics, benefits, and strategic deployment of revocable trusts versus alternative estate methods.
LPL Financial Secures $1B in Utah as Wealth Management M&A and Team Recruits Accelerate
LPL Financial adds two Utah advisory teams managing $1 billion, while Modern Wealth and Verdence advance strategic acquisitions across the wealth sector.
The WealthStack Podcast: How AI and Automation Are Modernizing Private Markets
Arch's Ryan Eisenman breaks down how artificial intelligence, better data, and automation are transforming the private markets experience for wealth managers.
WealthStack Roundup: Northwestern Mutual Adopts Jump AI Suite and Major Tech Updates
Northwestern Mutual adopts Jump's AI suite in the latest WealthStack roundup, which also covers Altruist, Snappy AI, F2 Strategy acquisitions, and InvestCloud.
Why Quality Investing Is Facing a Rare Market Disconnect
An unusual divergence between underlying business fundamentals and stock performance is creating a rare strategic entry point for quality-focused investors.
Raymond James Secures $1.75 Billion in New Talent Across Employee and Independent Channels
Raymond James expands its footprint by attracting two advisory teams managing a combined $1.75 billion, including a team transitioning from Commonwealth.
Lawmakers Demand Investigation Into Suspect Public Comments Supporting DOL 401(k) Alternatives Rule
Democratic lawmakers urge a federal probe following a Bloomberg report revealing suspicious public comments backing the Department of Labor's 401(k) alternatives rule.
Bitwise and Vise Partner to Integrate Crypto Model Portfolios into Wealth Management
Bitwise Asset Management and Vise have partnered to roll out diversified crypto model portfolios, seamlessly integrating digital assets into traditional wealth accounts.