Asset Management

Soltis: GDM Private Financial Solutions Addition Expands In-House Tax Capabilities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

Soltis Investment Advisors, an SEC-registered investment adviser with approximately $13 billion in client assets, announced the addition of GDM Private Financial Solutions, a firm specializing in accounting and tax services. The move strengthens Soltis’ ability to deliver integrated wealth and tax advisory solutions to its clients.

OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners Onboards $425 Million Firm Armstrong & Sinoff

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 13, 2026

OnePoint BFG Wealth Partners, a wealth advisory and financial planning firm, announced it has partnered with Armstrong & Sinoff Financial, a boutique firm known for its integrated and high-touch client service approach.

Compound Planning: $5 Billion AUM Milestone Marks 75% Growth And Leadership Expansion

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Compound Planning, a digital family office and tech-enabled registered investment advisor, announced it has surpassed $5 billion in assets under management, representing 75% growth since January 2025.

Raymond James: $181 Million Advisor Russell Karpf Joins

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Raymond James Financial Services announced that Russell Karpf has joined its independent advisor channel, bringing approximately $181 million in client assets. Karpf joins from LPL Financial and will operate as RPK Wealth Group, based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. He is accompanied by client relationship consultant Teresa Considine.

LPL Onboards $140 Million Firm Emerald Legacy Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

LPL Financial announced that Emerald Legacy Advisors has joined its broker-dealer and registered investment advisor platform, bringing approximately $140 million in advisory, brokerage, and retirement plan assets.

Corient Acquires Vivaldi Capital Management, Adding $5.6 Billion In Client Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Corient announced it has agreed to acquire Vivaldi Capital Management, a Chicago-based wealth manager overseeing $5.6 billion in assets under management.

Oppenheimer Promotes David Fleming To Private Client Division Leadership As Ron Guidi Takes San Francisco Role

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Oppenheimer announced the promotion of David Fleming to a leadership role within its Private Client Division, as the firm continues to expand its wealth management business.

Farther Launches Modern Family Office Platform To Serve Ultra-High-Net-Worth Clients

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Farther announced the launch of Farther Family Office, a new multi-family office platform designed to serve ultra-high-net-worth clients with complex, multi-generational wealth needs.

Ameriprise Onboards $140 Million Advisor Team Jeff Flamm and Kevin Smith

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Ameriprise Financial announced that financial advisors Jeff Flamm and Kevin Smith have joined its independent channel, bringing approximately $140 million in client assets.

Bain Capital Credit Deploys $8 Billion In 2025 To Support Middle-Market Private Credit Opportunities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Bain Capital Credit announced that its Private Credit Group deployed approximately $8 billion in financing investments during 2025, supporting middle-market and private equity-backed companies across global markets.

CM Wealth Appoints Paul Bodnar As CEO And Managing Member To Lead Next Phase Of Growth

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

CM Wealth announced that Paul Bodnar has been named Chief Executive Officer and Managing Member, succeeding R. Douglas McCreery.

Morgan Stanley Investment Management Launches Bitcoin Trust ETP To Expand Digital Asset Offering

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Morgan Stanley Investment Management announced the launch of the Morgan Stanley Bitcoin Trust (NYSE Arca: MSBT), an exchange-traded product designed to track the performance of Bitcoin.

Generali Asset Management: New CEO And General Manager Appointments Proposed To Strengthen Global Growth Strategy

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 12, 2026

Generali Asset Management (GenAM) has announced proposed leadership changes aimed at reinforcing its executive structure and accelerating its global expansion among institutional and pension clients.

H.I.G. Capital: Brian Schwartz Appointed Chief Executive Officer As Leadership Transition Advances

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

H.I.G. Capital has appointed Brian Schwartz as Chief Executive Officer, marking a key leadership transition for the global alternative investment firm as it positions for its next phase of growth.

Vanguard Launches AI-Powered Portfolio Analysis Tool For Financial Advisors

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Vanguard announced the launch of Expert Insights, an artificial intelligence-powered portfolio analysis tool designed to help financial advisors deliver more personalized and scalable investment guidance. The new tool combines Vanguard’s portfolio expertise with generative AI to transform complex portfolio data into clear, actionable insights for client portfolios.

BetaNXT Launches InsightX Enterprise AI Platform And AI Innovation Lab To Expand Access To AI-Driven Insights

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

BetaNXT announced the launch of InsightX, its enterprise AI platform, and the creation of an AI Innovation Lab to accelerate the development and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions for wealth and asset management firms.

Citigroup: AI-Powered Citi Wealth Tools Launch To Enhance Client Experience

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Citigroup announced the rollout of a suite of AI-powered tools within its Citi Wealth division to enhance advisor productivity and deliver more personalized, data-driven client experiences across the full financial lifecycle.

VanEck: ETF Model Portfolios Expand To Orion Wealthtech Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

VanEck announced that several of its ETF model portfolios are now available through Orion, a provider of wealth technology solutions for financial advisors and enterprise firms. The move marks VanEck’s first integration of its model portfolios with the Orion platform and expands advisor access to its diversified, multi-asset investment strategies.

Advisor360° Expands Partnership With GWN Securities

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Advisor360°, a wealth management technology platform, announced an expanded partnership with GWN Securities to deliver an AI-powered advisor workday, deepening its push into AI-native financial advisory tools.

Sanctuary Wealth Onboards $260 Million Firm OPT Wealth Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Sanctuary Wealth announced that it has welcomed OPT Wealth Management, founded by Kyle Vasel, to its platform. The move highlights the firm's continued momentum as it attracts experienced advisors seeking greater independence, flexibility, and control over their businesses.

Merit Financial Advisors Acquires $586 Million Firm Strategic Retirement Plans

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Merit Financial Advisors, a Georgia-based wealth management firm, announced that it has acquired Strategic Retirement Plans, an independent advisory firm headquartered in Billings, Montana, with an additional office in Gillette, Wyoming. The transaction adds approximately $586 million in total client assets to Merit’s platform and strengthens its footprint in key Western markets.

Prudential Advisors: Two Financial Advisors With Over $300 Million In Assets Join Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 11, 2026

Prudential Advisors, the retail arm of Prudential Financial, announced the addition of two experienced financial advisors, Keith Loegering and Brian Montalbano, who collectively bring more than $300 million in client assets to the firm. The hires reflect the company’s continued momentum in attracting established advisors seeking greater independence, enhanced support, and expanded growth opportunities.

Orion And Pontera Integration Expands Retirement Account Data Into Eclipse Workflows

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Orion and Pontera announced an expanded integration that brings held-away retirement accounts directly into Orion’s Eclipse platform, enabling advisors to incorporate workplace retirement assets such as 401(k)s and 403(b)s into portfolio construction, trading, and rebalancing workflows.

Evertern Wealth: $2.4 Billion Advisory Team Launches Independent Family Office Firm In Florida

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Evertern Wealth, a newly formed independent wealth management and family office advisory firm, has officially launched in Naples, Florida, led by veteran advisors Jason Stephens and Mic Lundon.

Integrity Marketing Group: Perspective Wealth Planning Joins Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 10, 2026

Integrity Marketing Group announced that Perspective Wealth Planning, an independent wealth management firm based in Pennsylvania, has joined its platform, expanding Integrity’s capabilities in holistic financial planning and retirement solutions. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Hightower Onboards $3.2 Billion Firm Lexington Wealth Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2026

Hightower announced that Lexington Wealth Management will join its Hightower Signature Wealth platform, bringing approximately $3.2 billion in assets under management and further expanding the firm’s national footprint. Following the transaction, Hightower Signature Wealth is expected to oversee more than $29 billion in assets across 25+ locations.

Perigon: Rory T. Shusted Named As Chief People Officer

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 8, 2026

Perigon Wealth Management announced the appointment of Rory T. Shusted as Chief People Officer, marking a key step in the firm’s strategic leadership expansion as it continues to scale its business and invest in organizational culture.

Pierson: $230+ Million Advisor Launches Independent Wealth Management Firm With RFG Advisory

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Pierson Wealth Management has broken away from the traditional broker-dealer model to launch an independent advisory firm in partnership with RFG Advisory, marking a strategic shift toward greater ownership, flexibility, and long-term enterprise value.

Apollon: Acquisition Of Motley Fool Wealth Management Expands National Platform

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

Apollon Wealth Management announced it has completed the acquisition of Motley Fool Wealth Management, a registered investment advisory firm founded in 2014, strengthening its national footprint and enhancing its ability to deliver comprehensive, planning-first financial advice.

JPMorgan: $725 Billion AI Spending Surge Signals Opportunity As Dimon Warns On Inflation And Geopolitical Risks

By Amit Chowdhry ● Apr 7, 2026

JPMorgan has highlighted a projected $725 billion surge in artificial intelligence-driven capital spending as a key economic tailwind, according to CEO Jamie Dimon’s annual shareholder letter. The outlook underscores accelerating investment by hyperscalers and the growing importance of digital infrastructure, even as Dimon cautioned that inflation and geopolitical tensions could reshape global markets.