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Smart money is pouring into fixed income
NEWS RIAS APR 19, 2019
Smart money is pouring into fixed income

Tighter yield spreads, market risk and the threat of higher taxes are seen driving financial advisers toward bonds.

By Jeff Benjamin
When disclosing conflicts of interest, wiggle words like 'may' may not be good enough
NEWS RIAS APR 19, 2019
When disclosing conflicts of interest, wiggle words like 'may' may not be good enough

SEC's case pending in D.C. Circuit Court could change how ADVs are written

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
NEWS RIAS APR 18, 2019
Adviser fintech moving from the back office to client interactions

Voice or facial recognition technology could be used to help advisers formulate a client's true risk profile.

By Ryan W. Neal
InvestmentNews announces 2019 Innovation Awards winners
NEWS RIAS APR 17, 2019
InvestmentNews announces 2019 Innovation Awards winners

Sheryl Garrett is this year's InvestmentNews Icon.

By InvestmentNews
Thirst for diversification leads more advisers to interval funds
NEWS RIAS APR 16, 2019
Thirst for diversification leads more advisers to interval funds

They're trading liquidity for access to asset classes normally out of reach for retail investors.

By Jeff Benjamin
'Retire in place' doesn't cut it as a succession plan
NEWS OPINION APR 16, 2019
'Retire in place' doesn't cut it as a succession plan

If advisers spend less and less time on their practice, how competent will they remain as a financial adviser?

By Scott Hanson
RIA succession plan takes the long view
NEWS RIAS APR 15, 2019
RIA succession plan takes the long view

The transfer of ownership over 22 years leverages company shares as an employee reward-and-retention tool.

By Jeff Benjamin
Texas adviser managing $341.5 million becomes RIA
NEWS RIAS APR 15, 2019
Texas adviser managing $341.5 million becomes RIA

Former employee rep Robert Harrell II will use Raymond James as custodian

By InvestmentNews
RIAs needn't fear the large custodians
NEWS RIAS APR 12, 2019
RIAs needn't fear the large custodians

While the "Big Four" custody firms have in-house financial consultants, any poaching of RIAs' clients could interfere with the substantial business they do with RIAs.

By Robyn C. Crowther
CFP Board's women mentoring program falls short of some expectations
NEWS RIAS APR 11, 2019
CFP Board's women mentoring program falls short of some expectations

Critics say the program lacks structure and is too narrowly focused on passing the CFP exam.

By Jeff Benjamin
You won't believe how some advisers are hedging market risk
NEWS RIAS APR 11, 2019
You won't believe how some advisers are hedging market risk

As the risk of a recession and market pullback mounts, some advisers taking risk completely off the table.

By Jeff Benjamin
Three Wells Fargo reps managing $240 million go indie with Raymond James
NEWS RIAS APR 10, 2019
Three Wells Fargo reps managing $240 million go indie with Raymond James

Team of three sets up shop in Corpus Christi, Texas, as Coastal Bend Wealth Partners.

By InvestmentNews
How important is financing for selling advisers? Very
NEWS RIAS APR 08, 2019
How important is financing for selling advisers? Very

The marketplace for adviser financing is growing dramatically in total funding and the options available.

By Scott Wetzel
RIAs see new competition from Schwab subscription pricing
NEWS RIAS APR 04, 2019
RIAs see new competition from Schwab subscription pricing

Some advisers are confident they can provide enough value to justify their fees.

By Ryan W. Neal
Alternative strategies earn their keep over six months of market extremes
NEWS RIAS APR 03, 2019
Alternative strategies earn their keep over six months of market extremes

The key is looking beyond the broad category averages to focus on portfolio managers and the investment process

By Jeff Benjamin
How mid-cap growth funds owned the first quarter
NEWS RIAS APR 02, 2019
How mid-cap growth funds owned the first quarter

Investors who stayed put during the fourth-quarter market meltdown were rewarded by mid-cap managers.

By Jeff Benjamin
Beacon Pointe acquires Heller Wealth Advisers and $390 million in AUM
NEWS RIAS APR 01, 2019
Beacon Pointe acquires Heller Wealth Advisers and $390 million in AUM

Heller adds metro New York footprint to Southern California-based RIA firm.

By InvestmentNews
Schwab moving to subscription fees could be watershed moment for advice industry
NEWS RIAS MAR 29, 2019
Schwab moving to subscription fees could be watershed moment for advice industry

A $30-a-month charge for advice by one of the industry's giants could upend the advisory business.

By Ryan W. Neal
Some mutual fund investors might unwittingly already own shares of Lyft
NEWS RIAS MAR 28, 2019
Some mutual fund investors might unwittingly already own shares of Lyft

Fidelity Investments bought into the ride-sharing company ahead of the upcoming IPO.

By Jeff Benjamin
A tech transition gone wrong
NEWS RIAS MAR 28, 2019
A tech transition gone wrong

What other firms can learn from the problems we encountered in adopting a new technology system.

By George McCuen