AltsWire’s Top 10 Stories of 2025

As 2025 comes to a close, AltsWire looks back at the stories that defined the year. Below are our Top 10 most-read articles of 2025, coverage that resonated most with our audience and reflected the evolving dynamics of the alternative investments industry. Thank you to our readers and partners for another successful year, and here’s to continued insight, growth, and innovation in 2026.

1. Inspired Healthcare Halts Offerings Amid SEC Review, Shuts Down Volante Senior Living

2. In Major Merger, LPL Expected to Acquire Commonwealth Financial Network

3. LPL Reportedly Pursuing Acquisition of Commonwealth Financial Network

4. Texas, Montana Lead 14 States in $17M Settlement With Edward Jones for Supervisory Failures

5. Judge Orders Initial Release of $400 Million to Wronged GPB Capital Investors

6. FINRA Fines Freeloading Rep for Improper Travel and Meal Expenses

7. Madison Capital Markets Launches Madison Convenience Fund I, LLC

8. SmartStop Self Storage REIT Completes First Day on NYSE, Closes at $33.09

9. FINRA Orders Broker to Repay $17M to Ex-Firm to Cover Settlement Payments

10. Stanger: Private Placement REIT Capital Formation Beginning to Pick Up Pace

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