Answers, with the numbers attached
Straight answers to the questions people ask about the RIA market, computed from the SEC's September 2026 Form ADV extract — the same public file RIA Wire's subscriber data is built from. Every figure is reproducible from the SEC's own download.
How many RIAs manage $100M to $500M in assets?
6,560 firms as of the latest SEC extract — plus how big they are, how reachable they are, and how fast the band turns over.
How do I get a list of new RIA registrations?
811 firms became SEC-effective in the first eight months of 2026. Where the list lives, how to build it yourself, and the one caution that keeps it honest.
What are the options for buying an RIA prospect database?
Free SEC file, enterprise platform, or cleaned monthly extract — what each costs and which buyer each one fits.
How many RIA firms cross $100M in AUM each month?
34 crossed last month — but only 4 by growth. Why the growth-versus-debut split is the number that matters.