Mergers and Acquisitions
Learn the latest on dealmaking in wealth management and financial services, including the latest mergers and acquisitions news.
Jamie Hopkins: How a Capital Gains Tax Hike Will Affect Advisors
By Jeff BermanThe proposed tax increase will have a major impact on advisors who plan to sell their firms, Carson Group's managing partner of wealth solutions says.
June 23, 2021
Schwab to Launch Digital Account Onboarding for Advisors in JulyThe enhancement is part of a "second major wave" of digital capabilities and Schwab is already working on a "third phase" of its plan, it says.
June 22, 2021
What's Stopping You From Doing a Deal?The growth in firms being bought and sold continues to soar. But many RIAs just aren't ready if an offer comes their way.
June 17, 2021
RobustWealth's Closure 'a Shame,' but Not a Surprise, Techies Say"When an insurance company purchases a wealthtech firm, there is often a culture clash," says T3 head Joel Bruckenstein.
June 15, 2021
Morgan Stanley CEO Talks About the Hardest Part of E-Trade's IntegrationJames Gorman also wants to see employees back to work soon: "If you can go into a restaurant in New York City, you can come into the office."
June 10, 2021
Regtech Firm ComplySci Gets $120M in Funding: Tech RoundupAlso, Onramp Invest joins Visa's Fintech Fast Track program.
June 10, 2021
Cetera Wraps Up Purchase of Voya UnitThe unit, now operating as Cetera Wealth Partners, has some $37 billion of assets and 130 new employees.
June 10, 2021
Morgan Stanley Shifts E-Trade Execs to Key Wealth Management RolesThe firm seeks to "leverage the full set of skills and experiences across the organization," says wealth exec Andy Saperstein.