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Q2 RIA Deal Activity Points to Cheaper Financing Ahead

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RIA Edge Newsletter

JULY 23, 2024

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Echelon: Q2 RIA Deal Activity Points to Cheaper Financing Ahead

While deal volumes were down from the first quarter, the RIA space saw its second-most active second quarter on record, according to Echelon Partners.

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Schwab Benchmarking: RIA Growth Rebounds in 2023

After a rough 2022 with negative growth rates across the board, many independent RIAs rebounded last year, posting median organic growth of 5%, according to Schwab’s RIA Benchmarking report.

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Charles Schwab Execs: TD Ameritrade Transition Has Gone 'As Anticipated'

CEO Walt Bettinger said asset and revenue attrition levels from the integration of the two firms are below original estimates.  

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RIA News

$2.6B Credent Raises Over $50M in Debt Capital

The investment allows Credent to maintain its advisor ownership, and bring back its shared services platform.

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Alpha Capital Family Office Attracts $3B Duo from Citi Private Bank

Alexandra Romeo Boyles and Will Coughlin will be based out of Denver. The additions follow the firm attracting Northern Trust alum Tom Riley earlier this year.

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Advisor Jess Bost Joins Alex Chalekian’s Lake Avenue Financial

Jess Bost, former vice president of strategic partnerships at Alpha Architect, joins the $115M firm as lead financial planner.

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Focus to Merge $3.8B Gratus Capital Into The Colony Group

Atlanta-based Gratus Capital is the latest to be rolled up as part of Focus Financial’s hub strategy.

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170 Advisory Firms Have Joined iCapital Year-to-Date

Ashton Thomas Private Wealth has become the latest RIA to adopt the alternative investment platform.

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LPL Faces Legal Challenge Over Cash Sweep Program

Alleged LPL customer Daniel Peters is seeking a class action suit, accusing the firm of pocketing most of the interest generated in cash sweep accounts.

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Podcasts

THE HEALTHY ADVISOR PODCAST

From Near-Death to New Purpose With Martine Lellis

When Martine Lellis woke up from a coma doctors didn’t think she’d come out of, she was given a new lease on life, and it has fueled her passion for making bold, compassionate choices in the financial services industry.

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Helium Advisors' Tax-Optimized Approach to Building Wealth

Helium founder and partner Howard Morin explains the benefits of bridging financial planning with deep tax expertise.

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Commentary

BUSINESS PLANNING

Unlocking Growth: The Power of Process

Rather than stifling creativity, set processes ensure efficiency, accuracy and repeatability in client service.

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TECHNOLOGY

The Future of RegTech for Wealth Management

Regulatory intelligence, data management, smart workflow and data security are key tenets compliance officers will need their tools to meet going forward.

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