The practice is growing quickly even beyond wirehouses, but some are concerned about the risks and conflicts of interest.
Advisers have hundreds of funds in client portfolios, research shows, an onerous amount that saps efficiency.
Tips on creating a real business to attract more clients and employees
SEC Chairwoman Mary Jo White jump-started a controversial move to expand the agency's coverage of registered investment advisers: farming out exams to the private sector.
BEAM Asset Management brings over 32 advisers and $6.5 million in revenue.
There are several key variables that will help determine a positive outcome for a purchase or sale.
Does away with “Network” and “Alliance” channel descriptors after relatively slow start
Here are some things to think about when searching for the right business model for your practice.
The ongoing woes of Cetera's parent company, RCS Capital and inflated sale prices expected to deter deals among independent broker-dealers. </br><b><i>(Plus: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150118/IBDREPORT2015"" target=""_blank"" rel="noopener noreferrer">Don't miss our full 2015 Top IBD special report</a>)</b></i>
Proposal means to counter DOL fiduciary duty with an amended suitability standard.
Critics say promoting database is worthwhile, but that it doesn't have enough information for investors.
SEC alleges the NFL vet and his partner used cash from clients to fill a $7M shortfall in investor payments
Employee advisers now outnumber firm owners at independent advisory firms &mdash; but warning signs persist.
Hires mark a significant addition to the $6 billion wealth unit at the firm, one year after it brought on a former Morgan Stanley exec as CEO.
Brokerage isn't plotting its own big buys despite moves by competitors, says president of the firm's employee-adviser channel.
Sage Advisory Group principal Benjamin Lee Grant agrees to permanent bar.
Establishing your presence on the site is the first step in making the platform work for you.
Some things to consider when working with men because assuming your male clients are knowledgeable and skilled in money management and investing could be wrong.
U.S. government data are probably not manipulated, despite market participants' suspicions.
The top of <i>InvestmentNews'</i> annual ranking of fee-only RIAs features traditional firms that collectively pose a threat to the largest brokerages.</br><b><i>(Plus: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150531/RIA201505" target="_blank">Our full RIA Rundown 2015 special report</a>)</b></i>
