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Midwestern magic? RIA assets soared nearly 30% there last year
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2018
Midwestern magic? RIA assets soared nearly 30% there last year

Theories for what's driving the growth spurt abound, but it surpassed all other regions of the country.

By Jeff Benjamin
For Silvercrest Asset Management Group, client referrals were gold
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2018
For Silvercrest Asset Management Group, client referrals were gold

The firm, which has clients in 47 states, has grown to $21.3 billion

By Jeff Benjamin
For Los Angeles-based RIA Aspiriant, growth is crucial yet deliberate
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2018
For Los Angeles-based RIA Aspiriant, growth is crucial yet deliberate

CEO Rob Francis wants to build a national network and brand.

By Jeff Benjamin
This Miami-based firm has a $50 million minimum
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 08, 2018
This Miami-based firm has a $50 million minimum

Half of the $7.3 billion under management at WE Family Offices is from non-U.S. clients

By Jeff Benjamin
Success stories: Northeast
RIAS DEC 08, 2018
Success stories: Northeast

Top fee-only RIAs ranked by total assets under management.

By Ellie Zhu
Success stories: South
RIAS DEC 08, 2018
Success stories: South

Top fee-only RIAs ranked by total assets under management.

By Ellie Zhu
Success stories: West
RIAS DEC 08, 2018
Success stories: West

Top fee-only RIAs ranked by total assets under management.

By Ellie Zhu
Success stories: Midwest
RIAS DEC 08, 2018
Success stories: Midwest

Top fee-only RIAs ranked by total assets under management.

By Ellie Zhu
Wells Fargo says it's cleaning up its mess. Regulators demand more
WIREHOUSES DEC 07, 2018
Wells Fargo says it's cleaning up its mess. Regulators demand more

Federal Reserve reportedly rejected parts of the bank's turnaround plan.

By Bloomberg
Alternative strategies prove their worth as stocks turn bearish
RIAS DEC 07, 2018
Alternative strategies prove their worth as stocks turn bearish

Long out of favor, liquid alt funds shine as noncorrelated portfolio ballast.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra exams find fault with sales of variable annuities, nontraded REITs and private placements
ALTERNATIVES DEC 07, 2018
Finra exams find fault with sales of variable annuities, nontraded REITs and private placements

Regulator highlights reps engaging in unsuitable product sales and firms not conducting appropriate due diligence.

By Greg Iacurci
A mastermind of survival, Credit Suisse CEO must now jump-start a turnaround
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 07, 2018
A mastermind of survival, Credit Suisse CEO must now jump-start a turnaround

After keeping things from deteriorating, Tidjane Thiam sets his sights on returning the bank to its previous glory.

By Bloomberg
Wentworth Management Services buys World Equity Group
BROKER DEALERS DEC 07, 2018
Wentworth Management Services buys World Equity Group

World Equity has close to 180 brokers and nearly $40 million in annual revenue.

By Bruce Kelly
Tax law dilutes this important break after year-end
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2018
Tax law dilutes this important break after year-end

Taking a deduction for out-of-pocket medical expenses will face a higher bar in 2019.

By Greg Iacurci
Retirement chatbot tells the real story about investors' greatest retirement questions
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2018
Retirement chatbot tells the real story about investors' greatest retirement questions

When it comes to 401(k)s, investors need more help with the basics.

By Ryan W. Neal
Richard Neal: the new face driving retirement policy in Washington
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 06, 2018
Richard Neal: the new face driving retirement policy in Washington

As he becomes head of the House Ways and Means Committee, Rep. Richard Neal (D-Mass.) is poised to make some big changes.

By Greg Iacurci
LPL Financial recruits five advisers from PNC Investments
RIAS DEC 06, 2018
LPL Financial recruits five advisers from PNC Investments

The advisers will expand the New Jersey footprint of LPL-affiliate Gladstone Advisors

By Jeff Benjamin
SIFMA says Reg BI raises broker standard above investment adviser requirements
REGULATION AND LEGISLATION DEC 06, 2018
SIFMA says Reg BI raises broker standard above investment adviser requirements

Investor advocate Roper: SIFMA wouldn't support SEC proposal if it reformed broker practices

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra suspends broker who had assistant complete his coursework
INDUSTRY NEWS DEC 05, 2018
Finra suspends broker who had assistant complete his coursework

MML Investors Services found that Danijel Velicki's assistant used his credentials to log in to firm's online learning system

By Sarah Min
Vestwell and BNY Mellon partner on 401(k) plans, auto-IRAs
RETIREMENT PLANNING DEC 05, 2018
Vestwell and BNY Mellon partner on 401(k) plans, auto-IRAs

The alliance will help both firms distribute a retirement product to employers

By Greg Iacurci