The Fidelity $100M Threshold by the Numbers: Which Independent RIAs Are Affected
Fidelity will require registered investment advisers to custody at least $100 million in client assets on its platform by June 30, 2027, or begin wind…
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RIA & Broker-Dealer Roundup: September '26 Moves, M&A Deals & New Launches
In the September 2026 edition of the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) & Broker-Dealer Roundup, FINTRX—the industry's most trusted source for AI…
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How ETF Distributors Use FINTRX to Identify High-Opportunity RIAs
New ETFs launch every week, advisor shelf space keeps shrinking, and distribution teams face more pressure than ever to prove ROI on every outreach ef…
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RIA M&A Market Report: August 2026 Deal Activity
The RIA M&A market produced 16 announced transactions in August, totaling approximately $59.34 billion in disclosed acquired AUM. The month was he…
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RIA & Broker-Dealer Roundup: August '26 Moves, M&A Deals & New Launches
In the August 2026 edition of the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) & Broker-Dealer Roundup, FINTRX — your trusted source for AI-powered private…
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5 Ways to Stand Out in Future Proof Festival Breakthru Meetings
Future Proof Festival returns to Huntington Beach, CA, September 14-17, 2026, bringing together thousands of financial advisors, wealth management exe…
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5 Signs an Advisor is Ripe for Recruiting (and How to Spot Them with FINTRX)
The most successful advisor recruiters don't just find names; they find moments. Knowing when an advisor is likely to consider a move is what separate…
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RIA M&A Market Report: July 2026 Deal Activity
The RIA M&A market remained active through July, with FINTRX tracking 18 announced transactions totaling approximately $21.75 billion in disclosed…
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Where LinkedIn's Top Colleges Actually Rank in Private Wealth
LinkedIn released its second annual Top Colleges list on August 4, 2026, naming the 50 U.S. schools whose graduates go on to build the strongest long-…
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Using AI to Target RIAs Based on ETF Holdings
Every ETF issuer and asset manager wants the same thing: a list of advisors who are actually likely to buy. Not a broad universe of every RIA in the c…
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