Press, Awards & Recognition.

November 15, 2025

Fusion Financial Partners

Fusion Financial Partners Supports Launch of 71 West Capital

Fusion Financial Partners is pleased to have supported the launch of 71 West Capital Partners, an independent registered investment advisor providing highly customized private wealth management services to ultra-high-net-worth individuals, families and foundations across the United States.

March 21, 2024

Wealth Solutions Report

M&A Optimism Amid Lofty RIA Valuations, And Rising Costs For Small IBDs

WSR spoke with experts from NewEdge Capital Group, Prospera Financial Services, Berkshire Global Advisors, and Fusion Financial Partners on what's driving M&A in wealth management — and where the market is headed. Mike Papedis argues that secular trends remain firmly favorable, pointing to the early innings of succession plan implementations and a highly fragmented RIA marketplace ripe for continued deal-making.

2026

Financial Advisor Magazine

C-Suite Spotlight with Mike Papedis — Socium Advisors

Financial Advisor Magazine's C-Suite Spotlight series features Mike Papedis in conversation about the Socium Advisors launch and what it takes to architect a successful transition to independence at scale.

2026

Financial Advisor Magazine

Two Is Better Than One: The Secret Sauce Driving Results at One Fast-Growing Hybrid RIA

Financial Advisor Magazine profiles a fast-growing hybrid RIA and the partnership model behind its results — featuring insight from Mike Papedis on how the right infrastructure and co-leadership structure accelerates growth in the independent space.

2026

AdvisorHub

Recapitalization in Today's Wealth Management Industry

AdvisorHub examines the growing role of recapitalization strategies in wealth management — featuring perspective from Mike Papedis on how independent RIA firms are positioning themselves for long-term enterprise value and succession planning.

2026

AdvisorHub

Crypto's Renewed Relevance for Wealth Management: Is Your Firm Prepared?

AdvisorHub explores how independent RIA firms are navigating the resurgence of digital assets — featuring Mike Papedis on what advisors need to have in place operationally and from a compliance standpoint before adding crypto capabilities to their platform.

2026

CityBiz

AdvizorStack Adds Fusion Financial Partners Co-Founder Kimberly Papedis to Advisory Board

AdvizorStack, the RIA technology and intelligence platform, has appointed Kimberly Papedis, CFP® and Co-Founder of Fusion Financial Partners, to its advisory board — recognizing her expertise in RIA operations, compliance infrastructure, and the independent advisor ecosystem.

October 23, 2025

InvestmentNews

Government Shutdown Has Breakaway Advisors Cooling Their Heels

The SEC suspended reviewing and approving initial RIA registrations during the shutdown. Mike Papedis says the shutdown effectively puts a planned transition in a state of "suspended animation" — but stressed: "This shutdown is a hurdle, not a wall."

October 10, 2025

InvestmentNews

Advisors Say Merrill Legal Loss in OpenArc Case Shifts RIA Balance of Power

A federal court judge denied Merrill Lynch's TRO request against breakaway RIA team OpenArc. Mike Papedis called it "a watershed moment for our industry" — proving even the largest, most complex teams can transition cleanly.