Asset Management

Raymond James: Johan Grahn Named As The New Head Of ETFs

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 3, 2025

Raymond James Investment Management, a global asset management firm with a substantial portfolio of $114.7 billion in assets under management, has appointed Johan Grahn as the new Head of ETFs. This appointment underscores the firm's commitment to expanding and enhancing its ETF product lineup.

CW Advisors Adds $575 Million In AUM Through Acquisition Of Two Firms

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 3, 2025

CW Advisors has successfully welcomed two new companies, Capital Management Services (CMS) and CHB Investment Group, into its expanding network. Both Pennsylvania-based firms specialize in delivering personalized financial planning and investment management services tailored for high-net-worth individuals, guiding them through complex financial situations.

Raymond James Adds $450 Million Team In Michigan

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 3, 2025

Raymond James has recently made a significant addition to its team in Michigan, welcoming a group of dedicated financial advisors to Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS), the firm’s independent advisor channel. According to David Sisemore, the Midwest division director for RJFS, these professionals bring a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to serving their clients.

Corient Becoming $430 Billion RIA Following Acquisitions Of Stonehage Fleming And Stanhope

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 3, 2025

Corient, one of the largest and fastest-growing national wealth advisory firms in the United States, revealed its plans to acquire two of Europe’s most respected independent financial institutions: Stonehage Fleming and Stanhope Capital Group. Together, these firms bring more than $214 billion in client assets under Corient’s umbrella, dramatically expanding the firm’s reach and influence across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

State Street Delivering Services For Columbia Threadneedle’s $431 Billion in Assets

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

State Street Corporation has recently announced a significant development in its partnership with Columbia Threadneedle Investments, the global asset management group under Ameriprise Financial. This appointment will enable State Street to provide enhanced fund accounting, administration, and custody services for Columbia Threadneedle’s pooled funds, which include exchange-traded funds (ETFs), across both the United States and Europe. This portfolio comprises approximately $431 billion in assets, underscoring the scale and significance of this collaboration.

Sycamore Tree Capital Partners: Seventh CLO Closed At $505 Million

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Sycamore Tree Capital Partners, an asset management firm known for its expertise in private and alternative credit investments, recently announced an exciting milestone: the closing of its seventh collateralized loan obligation (CLO), designated as STCP 2025-7. This latest fund, which has successfully raised an impressive $505 million, will focus on investing in the broadly syndicated loans of U.S. companies.

Mercer Advisors: $500 Million West Oak And $350 Million Eagle Wealth Team Onboarded

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Mercer Global Advisors announced the acquisition of two firms that brought in $850 million in assets.

CW Advisors: $575 Million In AUM Added Through Recent Acquisitions

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

CW Advisors, a registered investment advisor (RIA) based in Boston, has announced it has acquired Capital Management Services (CMS) and CHB Investment Group, both of which are well-established companies located in Pennsylvania.

Apella Wealth: $1 Billion Park Piedmont Advisors Team Added

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Apella Wealth, a financial advisory and wealth management firm dedicated to serving individuals, families, and businesses, has announced the acquisition of Park Piedmont Advisors, an advisory firm with a strong presence in both Chicago and the San Francisco Bay Area.

Raymond James: $174 Million Advisor Gino Molettieri Joins

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 2, 2025

Raymond James has recently made an exciting announcement regarding the addition of Gino P. Molettieri as a wealth advisor to Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS). This strategic move was highlighted by Alex David, the Northeast divisional director for RJFS.

Arctos: Thad Sheely Named As Operating Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

Arctos, a private investment firm offering tailored growth and liquidity solutions for sports franchises and alternative asset managers, has appointed Thad Sheely as an Operating Partner.

LPL Onboards $700 Million Skyward Financial And $140 Million Chloey Wealth Advisor Teams

By Amit Chowdhry ● Sep 1, 2025

LPL Financial recently announced that it has successfully onboarded the teams from Chloey Wealth Advisors and Skyward Financial. This strategic move aims to enhance LPL's capabilities in providing financial services and expand its network of experienced advisors.

BCI: Ken Bennett Named As A Strategic Advisor

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 28, 2025

The British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI), recognized as one of Canada’s prominent institutional investors, has announced the appointment of Ken Bennett as a Strategic Advisor for its Private Equity program, effective immediately.

Sanctuary Wealth Brings Marksman Wealth Management Into Partner Firm Network

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 25, 2025

Sanctuary Wealth, a leading platform designed to empower top financial advisors with the autonomy, resources, and flexibility to excel in a dynamic industry, has announced the addition of Marksman Wealth Management to its expanding network of partner firms. This strategic move further strengthens Sanctuary’s national presence and highlights its continued commitment to supporting high-performing advisors who seek true independence.

Simplicity Group Buying Aptus Wealth And Adds Josh Pick New Partner

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 24, 2025

Simplicity Group Holdings, a leader in financial product distribution and advisory services, has announced the strategic acquisition of Aptus Wealth, a rapidly growing Registered Investment Advisor that originated within Aptus Marketing—now known as Simplicity Columbus.

Sequoia Financial Group Acquiring $430 Million Team The Martin Worley Group

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 22, 2025

Sequoia Financial Group, a registered wealth manager with $27.6 billion in assets as of June 30, 2025, has agreed to acquire The Martin Worley Group (MWG), a wealth management firm in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, near Salt Lake City.

Cresset Nearing $200 Billion In Assets Via Strategic Combination With Monticello

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 22, 2025

Cresset, a multi-family office that is both client- and employee-owned, has announced an exciting partnership with Monticello Associates, an independent investment consulting firm known for its specialized advisory services. Founded by entrepreneurs for fellow entrepreneurs, Cresset aims to expand its institutional advisory capabilities through this collaboration, reinforcing its vision of building a firm that will endure for over 100 years, founded on principles of independence, innovation, and a client-first approach.

Merchant Forms Strategic Partnership With Meridian Wealth Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 22, 2025

Merchant, a leading global provider of growth capital and strategic resources, has announced a new partnership with Meridian Wealth Management. This collaboration comes as Meridian continues to solidify its position as a prominent fiduciary Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) with $4.2 billion in assets under management as of June 30, 2025.

Noble: Marc Dober Named As Senior Director Of Asset Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 21, 2025

Noble Investment Group has appointed Marc Dober as Senior Director of Asset Management to strengthen its institutional investment platform. Dober will oversee asset performance in the portfolio, focusing on increasing revenue, improving efficiencies, and creating long-term value.

Douglass Winthrop: Keith Ardizzone Joins Firm As Senior Managing Director

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2025

Douglass Winthrop Advisors, an SEC-registered investment advisor managing $6.3 billion in assets for individuals, families, trusts, and endowments, announced that Keith Ardizzone has joined the firm as senior managing director on its wealth management team. Ardizzone is based in New York.

SlateStone Wealth: Erin Gibbs Named As Chief Equity Strategist

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2025

SlateStone Wealth, a boutique investment advisory firm in Jupiter, FL, has appointed Erin Gibbs as Chief Equity Strategist. With over 25 years of experience in quantitative equity research and portfolio strategy, Gibbs will lead the development of SlateStone’s quantitative equity platform, starting with a new small- and mid-cap (SMID) strategy.

Sanctuary: $1.2 Billion Team Dial Square Private Wealth Onboarded

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 19, 2025

Sanctuary Wealth has announced the addition of Dial Square Private Wealth to its network of partner firms. Based in Orange County, California, Dial Square manages $1.2 billion in client assets and was co-founded by Jim Chiate and Tony Guinane, who previously collaborated at Merrill Lynch and UBS.

RWA: $344 Million Firm Moirai Wealth Management Acquired

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 18, 2025

RWA Wealth Partners, a leading national independent boutique wealth management firm that currently manages $18 billion in client assets, has made a significant strategic move by acquiring Moirai Wealth Management. Moirai, based in San Francisco, is an independent registered investment advisor (RIA) that oversees $344 million in assets under management.

Raymond James: $180 Million Father-Son Team Onboarded

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 18, 2025

Raymond James has announced the addition of experienced financial advisors Raymond "Ray" Croteau and Joseph "Joe" Croteau, CFP, to its independent advisor channel, Raymond James Financial Services (RJFS). This development was revealed by Alex David, the Northeast Divisional Director for RJFS, highlighting the firm’s ongoing commitment to expanding its network of skilled financial professionals.

Osaic: Partnership With Blaze Wealth Management

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 18, 2025

Osaic, a leading provider of wealth management solutions, has welcomed Blaze Credit Union into its Osaic Institutions channel, enhancing its presence in the financial market. Blaze was formed in 2024 through the merger of Spire Credit Union and Hiway Credit Union, with both previous connections to Osaic.

Compound Planning: $4 Billion In AUM Surpassed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 18, 2025

Compound Planning, a digital family office transforming wealth management for next-generation advisors and clients, has surpassed $4 billion in assets under management (AUM), marking a significant milestone in its growth.

Corient: $1.54 Billion Messick Peacock & Associates Team Onboarded

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 18, 2025

Corient, a leading national wealth management firm, has added the Dallas-based advisory team Messick Peacock & Associates, which manages $1.54 billion in assets. This acquisition bolsters Corient’s presence in the Southwest and enhances support for business owners and entrepreneurs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Nuveen: $1.3 Billion Raised For Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund II

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 16, 2025

Nuveen has completed the first close of its Energy & Power Infrastructure Credit Fund II (EPIC II), raising $1.3 billion in initial capital commitments toward its $2.5 billion target. This fund aims to provide private credit solutions for infrastructure projects, meeting the growing demand for energy driven by digitalization, electrification, and reindustrialization in North America, Europe, and other OECD countries.

Steward Partners: $481 Million Team Longbridge Wealth Onboarded

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 14, 2025

Steward Partners, an employee-owned financial services firm, has acquired Longbridge Wealth Advisors, bringing $481 million in assets and expanding its presence to North Canton, Ohio.

Rithm Capital: $482.6 Million Non-QM Loan Securitization Closed

By Amit Chowdhry ● Aug 12, 2025

Rithm Capital, a global asset manager experienced in real estate and credit, has closed a $482.6 million securitization of non-qualified residential mortgage (Non-QM) loans, named NRMLT 2025-NQM4. This marks the company's fourth non-QM deal of 2025, emphasizing its leadership in the market.