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Steward Partners’ decision to end the 1099 model for incoming advisors was born from the firm’s need to “manage the growth” it’s seeing through its W-2 channel and its burgeoning M&A business.
Steward Partners Managing Growth By Ending 1099 Model
Steward Partners shifts focus to W-2 advisors and M&A as firm approaches $50B AUM. Current 1099 advisors can maintain status while firm targets $100B goal
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Artificial intelligence-driven advisor technology provider Jump acquired the Mobile Assistant transcription service, a move we are sure to see more of among the overabundant, less popular AI notetakers.
Jump Acquires Mobile Assistant in AI Notetaker Shift
Jump's acquisition of Mobile Assistant signals consolidation in the crowded AI notetaker market for financial advisors as competition intensifies
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Founding managing partners Bill Keaton and Alfred Sams have been with Raymond James since 2017. They will now move with their team of four to Concurrent’s 1099 affiliation platform, with Goldman Sachs as their custodian.
Concurrent Adds $1.3B Team from Raymond James
Concurrent has brought on former Raymond James team Keaton and Sams to its 1099 affiliate model, boosting AUM to over $15 billion.
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The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors

Today, Joe sees himself as a sherpa—guiding the next generation of entrepreneurs through his latest venture, Rise Growth Partners.

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The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors: Joe Duran
Joe Duran, the founder of Rise Growth Partners, shares lessons for financial advisors and RIAs about building, selling and starting again.
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The #WMIQ Advisor Sentiment Index is a monthly reading of registered investment advisors’ confidence in the health of the stock market and the economy, both currently and in the near-term future.

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Insigneo Financial Group, an independent broker/dealer and registered investment advisor, has signed an agreement to acquire the accounts of VectorGlobal Wealth Management Group and its RIA.
Insigneo to Acquire VectorGlobal Wealth Management
Insigneo Financial Group signs agreement to acquire VectorGlobal accounts adding $4 billion in client assets. Deal expected to close in first quarter 2026
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Suzanne Siracuse talks with Claire O’Keefe, partner and head of partner development at Cerity Partners, about her unconventional journey from education to wealth management and the people-first culture that drives firm growth.

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Open, honest and candid discussion about Pontera's fight with Fidelity, Vestwell's NY Auto IRAs, Aboon's new funding, Edelman changing CEOs, CITs overtaking mutual funds and more.
401(k) Real Talk Episode 171: October 22, 2025
Discussion about Pontera's fight with Fidelity, Vestwell's NY Auto IRAs, Aboon's funding, Edelman changing CEOs, CITs overtaking mutual funds and more.
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Dennis Moore, who has been serving as interim CEO of the Financial Planning Association since February, has been appointed to the role permanently, the organization announced.
FPA Appoints Dennis Moore as CEO
Dennis Moore, who served as interim CEO of the FPA since February, succeeds Patrick Mahoney, who died earlier this year after a battle with cancer.
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During a SIFMA conference in Washington, D.C., SEC Chair Paul Atkins said investors would benefit from exposure to private markets in retirement plans “within reason.” Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. French Hill said Congress may hold hearings on the issue.
SEC Chair Backs Private Markets in 401(k) Plans
SEC Chair Paul Atkins supports private market exposure in retirement accounts when speaking during SIFMA conference.
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Hyeon Kang, managing director and private wealth advisor, and a team of three advisors and one support staff member have decided to join Wells’ Private Client Group in Bellevue, Wash.
Wells Fargo Snags $1B Advisor Team From Merrill
Hyeon Kang and team join Wells Fargo's Private Client Group in Bellevue, Wash. The move boosts the group’s assets under management by $1 billion.
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Morningstar analyzed the myth of the “stock-picker’s market” and whether there is evidence of consistent manager outperformance. Publicly-traded BDCs are drawing new scrutiny amid new concerns about private credit.
10 Investment Must Reads for This Week (Oct. 21, 2025)
Investment news for financial advisors about dual-share classes for ETFs and mutual funds, active management track records, private credit concerns.
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In this episode of Wealth Management Invest, host David Bodamer speaks with Todd Schlanger, CFA, senior investment strategist for multi-asset investing at Vanguard, to explore how advisors can approach portfolio construction in today’s market.

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AlphaCore Wealth Advisory, a La Jolla, Calif.-based, alternatives-focused RIA managing $6 billion in assets under management, has added a registered investment advisory firm in Rockville, Md., according to regulatory filings.
AlphaCore Adds $1.4B Maryland RIA SPC Financial
AlphaCore Wealth Advisory expands with addition of SPC Financial, bringing eight advisors and $1.4B in AUM to the alternatives-focused firm
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Ann Hynek, who has had a 20-year career in financial services, most recently as head of marketing for alternative asset manager Flat Rock Global, has filed to launch her own registered investment advisor, Hestia Wealth & Wellness, in Denver.
Advisor Launches RIA Focused on Special Needs Families
Ann Hynek is launching Hestia Wealth & Wellness to serve individuals with disabilities and their families.
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