Finance News

Merrill Lynch Team Breaks Away to Launch RIA Steadmont Advisors

The Birmingham, Ala.-based team of four managed $420 million at the wirehouse before going independent with Dynasty Financial Partners.

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Echelon: RIA M&A Fell in 2023

Deal volume dropped for the first time in more than a decade, as average deal size increased and private equity continued to play a major role.

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FSI Fights Back Against DOL's Independent Contractor Rule

The independent broker advocacy group previously sued the DOL for withdrawing a Trump-era version of the rule in 2021 and is looking to revive that lawsuit.

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Retire-in-Place Programs: Gift or Golden Handcuffs?

Five reasons many advisors are forgoing sunset deals.

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