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Hightower CEO Larry Restieri said he expects his firm to create additional hubs in the future, while continuing to build out the Hightower Signature Wealth RIA channel that he and his team have grown to more than $35 billion in client assets.
The Bahnsen Group Acquires Hightower Naples Practice
The $1.1 billion Florida practice becomes the first acquisition under The Bahnsen Group's franchise model with Hightower
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October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Hightower CEO Larry Restieri said he expects his firm to create additional hubs in the future, while continuing to build out the Hightower Signature Wealth RIA channel that he and his team have grown to more than $35 billion in client assets.
Ovi Vitas will bring experience from Marriott, Reebok and EA Sports to help Creative Planning grow its international presence.
Creative Planning Hires New Marketing Chief
Ovi Vitas will bring experience from Marriott, Reebok, and EA Sports to help Creative Planning continue to grow an international presence.
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October 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Ovi Vitas will bring experience from Marriott, Reebok and EA Sports to help Creative Planning grow its international presence.
For ultra-high-net-worth clients, responsiveness is no longer the standard. It’s table stakes.
What White Glove Service Means for UHNW Clients Today
Ultra-high-net-worth clients now expect coordinated expertise and tax-aware planning, not just fast service and attention
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October 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
For ultra-high-net-worth clients, responsiveness is no longer the standard. It’s table stakes.
Savers are questioning whether the set-it-and-forget-it 401(k) is holding them back.
High Earners Stop Maxing Out 401(k)s, Betting They Can Outsmart Retirement Savings
Armed with a flood of online investing advice, savvy savers are on the hunt for better ways to grow their money.
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October 6, 2026 at 4:07 PM
Savers are questioning whether the set-it-and-forget-it 401(k) is holding them back.
Custodian Altruist has added donor-advised funds to its platform, allowing advisors to open, fund, invest and manage those charitable vehicles for clients in minutes without a separate system, the company said.
Altruist Adds Donor-Advised Funds to Its Platform
Altruist's new donor-advised fund offering has no minimums and fees starting at 50 basis points for advisors and their clients
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October 6, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Custodian Altruist has added donor-advised funds to its platform, allowing advisors to open, fund, invest and manage those charitable vehicles for clients in minutes without a separate system, the company said.
Wealthspire, a New York City-based registered investment advisor overseeing $660 billion in client assets, is leaning into the burgeoning sports and entertainment financial advice business by launching a dedicated practice under managing director Frank Marzano, the firm announced.
Wealthspire Launches $2.9B Sports and Entertainment Practice
Wealthspire’s new vertical will work with athletes, entertainers and creators, with managing director Frank Marzano leading the practice.
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October 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Wealthspire, a New York City-based registered investment advisor overseeing $660 billion in client assets, is leaning into the burgeoning sports and entertainment financial advice business by launching a dedicated practice under managing director Frank Marzano, the firm announced.
Cresset plans to fold its existing $5.4 billion trust business into the $7.7 billion NAT platform while continuing to grow through external advisor clients and acquisitions.
Cresset Aims for $13.1B Trust Business with NAT Deal
Cresset would fold its existing $5.5 billion trust division into the $7.7 billion NAT platform while continuing to grow through clients, acquisitions.
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October 6, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Cresset plans to fold its existing $5.4 billion trust business into the $7.7 billion NAT platform while continuing to grow through external advisor clients and acquisitions.
Georgia-based Praxis Financial Partners brings four advisors and a support staff to LPL’s RIA platform after evaluating more than a dozen firms.
LPL Recruits $1.1B Team to its RIA Channel From Wells Fargo
Praxis Financial Partners moves to LPL’s platform with four advisors serving clients across 24 states in a planning-focused practice.
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October 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Georgia-based Praxis Financial Partners brings four advisors and a support staff to LPL’s RIA platform after evaluating more than a dozen firms.
Wealth Management spoke with Ed Pierzak, senior vice president of research at Nareit and John Worth, executive vice president for research and investor outreach, about the market dynamics and the implications for investing in REITs.
REIT Cap Rates Divergence From Private Real Estate Persists
The gap between REIT and private real estate cap rates persists at 127 basis points, creating potential opportunities for investors
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October 5, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Wealth Management spoke with Ed Pierzak, senior vice president of research at Nareit and John Worth, executive vice president for research and investor outreach, about the market dynamics and the implications for investing in REITs.
The CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission are working to bridge the regulatory gap after the Clarity Act was blocked.
CFTC Proposes Registering Crypto Exchanges Offering Leverage
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission unveiled a proposal Monday to regulate digital asset transactions and markets.
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October 5, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The CFTC and the Securities and Exchange Commission are working to bridge the regulatory gap after the Clarity Act was blocked.
The next generation may need less help and more practice.
Raising Capable Heirs Means Letting Them Struggle
Wealth can remove the practice ground children need to build autonomy, competence and intrinsic motivation as future stewards
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October 5, 2026 at 5:50 PM
The next generation may need less help and more practice.
Preservation is the north star.
Wealth Transfer Brings Hidden Risks Advisors Must Address
Inherited wealth changes risk profiles in ways clients often miss, from digital exposure to auto liability and staff risks
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October 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Preservation is the north star.
Host Ryan Nauman welcomes Meg Carpenter, CEO and co-founder of FiComm, to discuss FiComm’s The New Growth Equation report based on a survey of 1,000 high-net-worth investors (all with $500K+ investable assets, including many with $5M+).
Views from 6,230: HNW Investors Bypass Referrals
FiComm's Meg Carpenter reveals how wealthy clients find advisors through digital channels and AI rather than traditional referrals
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October 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Host Ryan Nauman welcomes Meg Carpenter, CEO and co-founder of FiComm, to discuss FiComm’s The New Growth Equation report based on a survey of 1,000 high-net-worth investors (all with $500K+ investable assets, including many with $5M+).
Data issues, tech limits and engagement challenges remain significant.
Wealth and Retirement Convergence Faces Major Hurdles
Advisors and record keepers push convergence forward, but data issues, tech limits and engagement challenges remain significant
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October 5, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Data issues, tech limits and engagement challenges remain significant.
This year’s survey of advisor sentiment showed less optimism about market conditions and a modest increase in the adoption of alternative investments.
Advisors Spend Too Much Time Managing Investments
Morningstar survey shows financial professionals spend 27% of time on investment strategy but would prefer focusing on clients
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October 5, 2026 at 1:35 PM
This year’s survey of advisor sentiment showed less optimism about market conditions and a modest increase in the adoption of alternative investments.
If you're not careful about the technology you bring into the firm today, you may find yourself living with the consequences for a very long time.
How Far Can AI Overlays Really Go?
If you're not careful about the technology you bring into the firm today, you may find yourself living with the consequences for a very long time.
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October 2, 2026 at 6:00 PM
If you're not careful about the technology you bring into the firm today, you may find yourself living with the consequences for a very long time.
Advisors should evaluate whether financial wellness programs help employees make decisions across multiple benefits, not just provide standalone tools.
Financial Wellness Programs Must Help Workers Decide
Advisors should assess if financial wellness offerings guide employees through decisions spanning retirement, health and debt
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October 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Advisors should evaluate whether financial wellness programs help employees make decisions across multiple benefits, not just provide standalone tools.
Deals & Moves 🤝
HB Wealth Adds Family Trio, Hightower Signature Acquires Externally +
Cerity pens its third deal of the week, OnePoint BFG expands in Georgia and Florida, and Carson Group adds a women-led team from Commonwealth to its 1099 advisor channel.
HB Wealth Adds Family Trio, Hightower Signature Acquires Externally +
Cerity pens its third deal of the week, OnePoint BFG expands in Georgia and Florida, and Carson Group adds a women-led team from Commonwealth to its 1099 advisor channel.
Deals & Moves: HB Wealth, Hightower Signature Keep Dealing
In addition, OnePoint BFG expands in Georgia and Florida, and Carson Group adds a women-led team from Commonwealth.
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October 2, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Deals & Moves 🤝
HB Wealth Adds Family Trio, Hightower Signature Acquires Externally +
Cerity pens its third deal of the week, OnePoint BFG expands in Georgia and Florida, and Carson Group adds a women-led team from Commonwealth to its 1099 advisor channel.
HB Wealth Adds Family Trio, Hightower Signature Acquires Externally +
Cerity pens its third deal of the week, OnePoint BFG expands in Georgia and Florida, and Carson Group adds a women-led team from Commonwealth to its 1099 advisor channel.
People Moves 🤝
TradePMR Tech Executive Jon Patullo Jumps to Hybrid RIA +
Voya’s CIO is to depart in November, industry vet Larry Roth joins the board of AI-driven advisor intelligence firm Wealthstream, and Alaris hires a buyer strategist from SageView.
TradePMR Tech Executive Jon Patullo Jumps to Hybrid RIA +
Voya’s CIO is to depart in November, industry vet Larry Roth joins the board of AI-driven advisor intelligence firm Wealthstream, and Alaris hires a buyer strategist from SageView.
People Moves: TradePMR Tech Exec John Patullo Jumps to Hybrid RIA
Also, Voya’s CIO to depart in November, industry vet Larry Roth joins the board of Wealthstream, and Alaris hires a buyer strategist from SageView.
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October 2, 2026 at 2:25 PM
People Moves 🤝
TradePMR Tech Executive Jon Patullo Jumps to Hybrid RIA +
Voya’s CIO is to depart in November, industry vet Larry Roth joins the board of AI-driven advisor intelligence firm Wealthstream, and Alaris hires a buyer strategist from SageView.
TradePMR Tech Executive Jon Patullo Jumps to Hybrid RIA +
Voya’s CIO is to depart in November, industry vet Larry Roth joins the board of AI-driven advisor intelligence firm Wealthstream, and Alaris hires a buyer strategist from SageView.
Rising yields have created attractive opportunities at shorter durations and CIOs are taking advantage of not having to take on as much risk to generate income.
Bond Market Tumult Creates Fixed Income Opportunities
Wealth CIOs are finding attractive fixed-income plays amid elevated yields, focusing on quality and short-duration strategies
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October 1, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Rising yields have created attractive opportunities at shorter durations and CIOs are taking advantage of not having to take on as much risk to generate income.
One expert warned that advisors touting Section 351 conversions for tax purposes should reconsider recommending the strategy.
IRS Targets Tax Avoidance in 351 ETF Conversions
Regulators warn advisors to follow the spirit of new rules around 351 conversions, not just the letter when recommending them
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October 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM
One expert warned that advisors touting Section 351 conversions for tax purposes should reconsider recommending the strategy.
Cerity Partners, a New York-based registered investment advisor with more than $206 billion in client assets, has been on an acquisition tear this week, merging with three RIAs with a combined $2 billion in client assets.
Cerity Partners Merges with Three RIAs Managing $2 Billion
Cerity Partners brought Cornerstone Capital, Echo Wealth Management and Compass Wealth Management into the fold.
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October 1, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Cerity Partners, a New York-based registered investment advisor with more than $206 billion in client assets, has been on an acquisition tear this week, merging with three RIAs with a combined $2 billion in client assets.
Even the strongest financial advisor partnerships can reach a crossroads when partners want different things for the next chapter.
When Advisory Partners Start Wanting Different Things
Successful partnerships can face challenges when partners develop different visions for the future of their advisory business
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October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Even the strongest financial advisor partnerships can reach a crossroads when partners want different things for the next chapter.
An advisor's reflection on the pressures that hide inside commitment, responsibility and the work we love.
After Stroke, Advisor Warns Peers About Hidden Stress
Veteran advisor Mark Singer, who suffered a stroke after 35 years in the industry, shares critical lessons about managing stress and protecting your health
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October 1, 2026 at 5:00 PM
An advisor's reflection on the pressures that hide inside commitment, responsibility and the work we love.
The news that OpenAI agents posted publicly available SEC information on an online forum is prompting compliance experts to stress the need to close regulatory gaps.
OpenAI Agents Probe SEC Site, Raising Alarm on Security
Autonomous AI agents accessed SEC data without authorization, exposing vulnerabilities in regulatory systems and oversight
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October 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
The news that OpenAI agents posted publicly available SEC information on an online forum is prompting compliance experts to stress the need to close regulatory gaps.