Available capital will support 'flood' of recruits in new year.

Based in Little Rock, Gutierrez Wealth Advisory principals oversaw nearly $1 billion at the wirehouse.

Focus CEO Rudy Adolf says the firm is well positioned to take advantage of a larger trend, where M&A activity is stronger among small and mid-sized RIAs.

Choreo, the Parthenon Capital–backed RIA created earlier this year from the liftout of RSM's wealth business, is acquiring Enso Wealth Management in its first deal since becoming a stand-alone company.

As RIA custodians Schwab and TD Ameritrade come together, advisors want to know what to expect.

Mark D. Cunningham said he joined with the RIA after seeking out a potential partner that would 'anchor on financial planning.'

Smaller accounts that may slip under the radar of endowment/foundation consultants often can be sizable for independent advisors.