RIA Deals Are Headed for a Record Year: Echelon
By Michael S. FischerThe 125 transactions announced during the third quarter match the year-ago record for the most active third quarter.
September 24, 2026
Vanguard to Pay $950K Over Cost Basis Errors in Client DocsTechnical issues led to errors on millions of statements over more than a decade, FINRA said.
September 23, 2026
Vanguard, Morgan Stanley, Pershing Face Class Action Over Paper Statement FeesThe financial firms were sued in federal court over charging for written records of balances and trades.
September 02, 2026
Altruist Introduces AI-Powered Financial Planning AgentThe announcement follows a tax planning deployment that sent wealth management stocks tumbling in February.
September 01, 2026
Orion Adds BlackRock, Fidelity and Vanguard to Tailored Allocation PortfoliosThe strategies enable advisors to gradually migrate assets for clients with concentrated positions or tax sensitivities into model portfolios.
September 01, 2026
Altruist Acquisition 'Rhymes With Vanguard's Mission,' CEO Ramji SaysThe deal helps solve the supply-demand gap for advice, the Vanguard chief told Creative Planning CEO Peter Mallouk.
August 28, 2026
Advisors Weigh Vanguard Deal, On and Off Altruist's PlatformSome see a credibility boost and new competition for Schwab and Fidelity; others fear Altruist could lose its edge.
August 26, 2026
Why Vanguard's Altruist Buy Is a Big Deal for RIAsThe $4.6 billion deal is the "biggest structural move for RIA custody in years," William Trout of Datos Insights says.