RIA Sellers, Beware: A Signed Letter of Intent Is Just the Start of the Negotiations

The most effective RIA sellers preserve leverage by maintaining alternatives as long as possible—whether through parallel discussions, financing options, or simply a willingness to walk away.

This Market Strategist Is Optimistic on Stocks Despite 'Tricky' Macro Environment

Katie Klingensmith, Edelman Financial Engines’ chief investment strategist, says that U.S. stocks’ earnings momentum can continue and explains why her firm isn’t backing off exposure to foreign...

Week’s Best: Investing in Energy as the War Winds Down

Here’s our weekly roundup of the most-read articles at Barron’s Advisor.

Trump Taps Former SEC Chief Jay Clayton to Head National Intelligence

The nominee brings a wealth of legal experience, but a resume light on intelligence work.

Schwab Stock Rallies as New Asset Growth Surges 42%

The company hauled in $49.9 billion in core net new assets for the month of May, a 42% increase from a year earlier.

Morgan Stanley CEO Sets Sights on a $10 Trillion Wealth Management 'Juggernaut'

Ted Pick outlines an ambitious goal for Morgan Stanley’s wealth management business, which is adding clients and assets thanks to what the company calls its “funnel.”

Finra Arbitrators Award $2.7 Million to Ponzi Scheme Victim

A Finra arbitration panel has ordered Atlanta-based broker-dealer Arkadios Capital to pay damages to the victim of a scam perpetrated by someone who never worked for the firm.

Charles Schwab Cuts ETF Fees. Its Fund Lineup Is Getting Cheaper.

The company’s asset management unit lowered costs for investors on four equity index funds.

‘Mansplaining’ Hasn’t Gone Away. Plus, Women on the Move.

In our monthly newsletter focusing on women financial advisors, we cover how women are faring in wealth management.

Sticky Inflation and the Fed: What Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson Sees Ahead

Morgan Stanley’s chief investment officer says inflation could remain stubbornly elevated and suggested allocations to commodities and large-caps with pricing power.

Wells Fargo’s FiNet Recruits $650 Million Team From Stifel

Advisors Still Struggle With Fees, Conflicts, and Disclosures, SEC Warns

The Securities and Exchange Commission has published a new risk alert cautioning advisors to ensure they are making complete and accurate disclosures of all revenue streams.

Should You Buy the SpaceX, OpenAI, and Anthropic IPOs? Money Pros Weigh In.

Investment advisors say retail investors should look beyond the hype when deciding whether to buy shares of big initial public offerings.

What Investors May Be Missing as the Rush for the Exits in Private Credit Continues

Investors aren’t experiencing the emergence of a new risk, but a new awareness of the trade-offs embedded in the “evergreen” structure.

Betterment Ramps Up Portfolio Offerings for Advisors

The company has been seeking to win more business from registered investment advisors.

UBS Financial Advisor Team That Managed $2.4 Billion Joins Steward Partners

The Zelniker Dorfman Private Wealth team serves athletes, entertainers, and other wealthy clients.

Merit’s Sarah Mouser: How to Recruit and Develop Next-Gen Financial Advisor Talent

Wealth management firms should provide mentorship opportunities and transparent career paths, says Merit Financial Advisors’ executive vice president of financial planning.

Female Financial Advice Clients Want Collaboration, Not ‘Mainsplaining,’ Survey Shows

Women financial advisors take the lead in trying to understand and meet female clients’ needs, a survey from the Nationwide Retirement Institute shows.

Female Financial Advice Clients Want Collaboration, Not ‘Mainsplaining,’ Survey Shows

Women financial advisors take the lead in trying to understand and meet female clients’ needs, a survey from the Nationwide Retirement Institute shows.

Why One Index Provider Says SpaceX Doesn't Automatically Belong in Indexes

Should trillion-dollar companies enter major benchmarks nearly as soon as they go public? The question will test index providers’ resolve and discipline.