Signal vs. noise for the week ending Oct. 17, 2026 by Geoffrey Dohrmann | Oct 20, 2026 Real estate fundraising had its weakest quarter since 2013, a hedge fund abandoned its property raise, and EQT agreed to buy a U.S. manager with about 180 institutional clients.
Blackstone announces $8.7b final close for Blackstone Energy Transition Partners V by Released | Oct 19, 2026 Blackstone has announced the final close of Blackstone Energy Transition Partners V (BETP V) at $8.7 billion — more than 50 percent larger than its predecessor vehicle.
Sowell Management names Scott Dooley CIO, launches Sowell Office of the CIO by Released | Oct 19, 2026 Sowell Management, a registered investment adviser serving financial advisers and their clients nationwide, has announced the appointment of Scott Dooley as CIO and the evolution of its investment management platform into the Sowell Office of the CIO.
Coatue Management names Nicholas Hertz head of private wealth by Elise Mackanych | Oct 19, 2026 Coatue Management has appointed Nicholas Hertz as head of private wealth.
New Mountain shares insights on mission-critical manufacturing by Andrea Zander | Oct 19, 2026 Manufacturing has long sat on the fringes of institutional real estate, but that may be changing
EQT to acquire Stockbridge by Released | Oct 19, 2026 EQT has signed an agreement to acquire Stockbridge, a U.S. real estate investment manager with approximately $16.5 billion in fee-generating assets under management.
Major banks’ wealth divisions see strong revenue growth, bolstered by alternative investments by Released | Oct 16, 2026 Wealth divisions at major financial institutions, including Goldman Sachs, Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Morgan Stanley, have reported year-over-year revenue growth for third quarter 2026.
Waterloo launches Everstead, a private wealth and family office brand for ultra-high-net-worth families, led by Grayson Dunaway by Released | Oct 16, 2026 Waterloo Capital, an Austin-based registered investment adviser, has announced the launch of Everstead, a private wealth and family office brand dedicated to ultra-high-net-worth individuals and families.
Bow River Capital appoints Greg Hiatrides as CEO, founder Blair Richardson to serve as chairman by Released | Oct 16, 2026 Bow River Capital, a Denver-based alternative asset manager, has announced that Greg Hiatrides, head of Bow River’s private equity team, has been appointed CEO.
DST data expands, offering advisers a deeper look at sponsor track records by Elise Mackanych | Oct 16, 2026 Blue Vault’s latest analysis of Delaware statutory trust (DST) sponsor performance data has found an increase in historical investment records available for review, with 485 closed DST program records and 334 full-cycle records across 11 sponsors, as of Oct. 15.
CohnReznick expands West Coast footprint and wealth advisory through Aldrich acquisition by Released | Oct 15, 2026 CohnReznick, a professional services firm, has announced a strategic acquisition of the Aldrich group of companies, composed of Aldrich CPAs + Advisors (more than $100 million in revenue) and Aldrich Wealth ($8 billion in assets under advisement). The transaction is expected to close in mid-December 2026.
CAPTRUST welcomes $3b group in Winston-Salem, N.C. by Released | Oct 15, 2026 CAPTRUST Financial Advisors has announced that the Hoge-Barrett Group, including the entire 13-person wealth management team based in Winston-Salem, N.C., has joined the firm.
Cliffwater Cascade Real Assets Fund surpasses $1b in net assets in first month since launch by Released | Oct 15, 2026 Cliffwater, a private markets interval fund manager, has announced that its Cascade Real Assets Fund (CRAFX) has surpassed $1 billion in net assets after just launching in September.
T. Rowe Price moves to deepen and expand engagement with wealth advisers by Released | Oct 15, 2026 T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement, is increasing the capacity of its U.S. Intermediaries Wealth Management business to deepen and expand adviser engagement and relationships.
RCLCO releases 2026 real estate compensation survey by Released | Oct 15, 2026 RCLCO has released its 37th annual “National Real Estate Compensation & Benefits Survey,” examining compensation trends, incentive structures and benefits practices across the commercial real estate industry.
