Alex Steger, Ian Wenik and Citywire RIA reporter Lilly Riddle discuss Envestnet's hire of a new permanent CEO, Focus Financial Partners' dividend recap and — most importantly — the RIA client service associate who will be competing on the latest season of "The Bachelor."

Alex Steger, Ian Wenik and Sam Bojarski weigh in on RIA financier Focus Financial Partners' decision to rebrand its biggest affiliate as 'Focus Partners Wealth,' wealth managers monitoring their advisors' personal phones, and $38bn Steward Partners' decision to pursue a sale.

Citywire USA editor-in-chief Alex Steger, Citywire RIA editor Ian Wenik and Citywire RIA senior reporter Sam Bojarski discuss the rise of foreign investment in RIAs, the impending shift to Republican control of the SEC and the biggest themes they see playing out in the wealth management business in 2025.