It’s a familiar scene inside a fast-growing RIA: assets are up, referrals are strong, and new Advisors are being cultivated. Yet every week brings another tech headache: duplicate data entry, endless logins, and half-working integrations patched together with duct tape. Despite record AUM, teams still spend too much time troubleshooting instead of serving clients. As [...]
Women are poised to inherit the majority of an estimated $84 trillion to $124 trillion in assets transferred by 2045, driven by longer life expectancies and intergenerational transfers. By 2030, women in the U.S. are expected to control $34 trillion in investable assets, and they increasingly act as primary financial decision-makers for their households and [...]
RIAs have solidified their role as a dominant growth engine in wealth management, and the momentum shows no signs of slowing in 2026. Fueled by shifting Advisor preferences, rapidly evolving client expectations, and transformative technology, the RIA sector continues to outpace traditional advisory channels in both innovation and market share. Institutional M&A activity remains vibrant [...]
In a digital age where a 30‑second video can influence a life‑changing decision, today’s Advisors face a new challenge: helping clients separate sound financial guidance from harmful social media hype. Recent data shows that millions of Americans — especially younger investors — now rely on finfluencers from TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for financial advice. According [...]
Solo RIAs face a hard truth in 2026: you can absolutely run a lifestyle practice, but standing still while client expectations and competitors scale up is increasingly risky. The firms that thrive in the coming year will blend a sought-after personal touch with the systems, partnerships, and talent strategy of a true enterprise. Approximately 87% [...]
In March 2025, the SEC staff issued updated guidance on amendments to Rule 206(4)-1 (aka, the Marketing Rule), which became mandatory on November 4, 2022. According to the Kitces Report, it's a core part of how regulators evaluate your website, pitch decks, social content, and client communications. For RIAs and wealth management professionals, a clear, [...]
Succession planning is a powerful, value-creating lever, and a pivotal opportunity for RIAs. Over the next decade, more than 100,000 Advisors are expected to retire, representing approximately $12 trillion in AUM changing hands. Yet despite this looming wave of transitions, many firms remain woefully unprepared. A Cerulli Associates report indicates that one in three Advisors [...]
A recent Gallup poll showed 42% of Americans ages 18 to 29 head to social media for their financial information. The popularity of financial content on platforms like TikTok and Instagram is skyrocketing, with some #FinTok content boasting over 4 billion views. For tech-savvy Advisors looking to make the move to independence or build a [...]
The wealth management space has never been more complex, more disrupted, or more full of opportunity. Evolving client expectations, demographic shifts, and economic uncertainty are rapidly reshaping the industry. Baby boomers are moving into retirement in a historical surge, creating demand for safer income strategies, tax-efficient withdrawals, and estate planning guidance. At the same time, [...]
Feeling the prevailing winds of change? You’re not alone. Transitioning from a traditional wealth management environment to an independent RIA model can help you get ahead of the zeitgeist and lay the foundation for enduring growth. Amid shifting regulations, evolving technology, and the rising expectations of high-net-worth clients, firms and independent advisors increasingly turn to [...]
