2026 Family Office Events to Know

Following ISS Market Intelligence’s acquisition of Family Office Access, ISS MI now offers expanded visibility into the global Family Office ecosystem.

Positive-sum Bond Market Boosted by ETFs

Since 2022, active mutual funds and ETFs have seen similar aggregate levels of demand, an impressive feat given the lower asset base for ETFs. Net deposits for bond active ETFs surpassed those for active mutual funds for the first time in an upward-trending market in 2025.

Here Are the Top 10 Fastest‑Growing Firms from Wealth Management’s 2026 RIA Edge 100 List 

This year, Wealth Management’s 2026 RIA Edge 100 list, developed in partnership with ISS Market Intelligence (ISS MI), recognizes today’s top independent advisory firms demonstrating deliberate, sustainable, organic growth. The list goes beyond market‑driven gains to spotlight RIAs that are winning by strengthening operations, investing in talent, and elevating their client experience. 

Why RIAs Are a Driving Force in the ETF Boom

RIAs account for 63% of active ETF ownership within advised channels and nearly half of index ETF ownership, far surpassing wirehouses, banks, independent broker‑dealers, and TAMPs.