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As its multicustodial strategy bears fruit, Steward Partners has recruited Ensign Wealth Partners from Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, bringing the firm's total assets with Pershing to over $1 billion.

No fewer than seven M&A deals were announced this week, while three new RIAs launched on industry platforms and three key hires were made in support of growth.

Merrill is making it easy and efficient for advisors to use video within their existing systems, but RIAs have a temporary advantage at creating human and heart-centered content.

The London-based asset manager built on a European banking dynasty has opened an office in New York City.