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Embrace innovation to attract next-gen investors
NEWS OPINION NOV 19, 2018
Embrace innovation to attract next-gen investors

Advisers need to change their relationship with technology to keep pace with the changing preferences of younger clients

By Dani Fava
NEWS RIAS NOV 17, 2018
They have little tolerance for sexual harassment, but most advice firms lack formal policies

Industry conferences take lead in adopting formal policies, where harassment has been a problem in the past.

By Jeff Benjamin
Brown Advisory acquires Signature Family Wealth Advisors
NEWS RIAS NOV 16, 2018
Brown Advisory acquires Signature Family Wealth Advisors

Signature, a $4.3 billion family office, will keep its name after the merger.

By Jeff Benjamin
Mercer Advisors bags its third RIA this month
NEWS RIAS NOV 15, 2018
Mercer Advisors bags its third RIA this month

Aggressive growth strategy pushes Mercer assets to $14.5 billion.

By Jeff Benjamin
Quick change in plans has Bob Oros headed to HighTower
NEWS RIAS NOV 14, 2018
Quick change in plans has Bob Oros headed to HighTower

Two weeks ago, public was told he was leaving top job at HD Vest after less than two years to spend time with family.

By Jeff Benjamin
Commonwealth Financial Network to launch parallel business for RIAs
NEWS RIAS NOV 13, 2018
Commonwealth Financial Network to launch parallel business for RIAs

Firm wants to help brokers shifting to fee-only business, and compete with custodians such as Schwab in technology and practice management.

By Bruce Kelly
Mariner Wealth Advisors acquires $2 billion Patriot Wealth Management
NEWS RIAS NOV 13, 2018
Mariner Wealth Advisors acquires $2 billion Patriot Wealth Management

The purchase, which will become effective at the start of 2019, is Mariner's first venture into Houston.

By Bloomberg
Fiduciary leader Phyllis Borzi joins Edelman Financial Engines board
NEWS RIAS NOV 13, 2018
Fiduciary leader Phyllis Borzi joins Edelman Financial Engines board

Former Labor Department assistant secretary and mother of the DOL fiduciary rule signs on with largest registered investment adviser.

By Sarah Min
Focus Financial Partners not afraid of market volatility
NEWS RIAS NOV 13, 2018
Focus Financial Partners not afraid of market volatility

CEO Rudy Adolf defends business model during earnings call; shares drop 12%.

By Jeff Benjamin
TCA by E*Trade lures Edelman Financial Engines with promise of client referrals
NEWS RIAS NOV 13, 2018
TCA by E*Trade lures Edelman Financial Engines with promise of client referrals

Access to clients through E*Trade's 30 branch offices drew the attention of RIA Edelman Financial Engines.

By Jeff Benjamin
Mercer Advisors moves toward $14 billion AUM with Sigma deal
NEWS RIAS NOV 12, 2018
Mercer Advisors moves toward $14 billion AUM with Sigma deal

Mercer stands out as an aggressive buyer of RIAs, having done more than a dozen deals in two years.

By Jeff Benjamin
Finra finds Commonwealth Financial overcharged these investors
NEWS RIAS NOV 12, 2018
Finra finds Commonwealth Financial overcharged these investors

Broker-dealer returns to investors the nearly $900,000 it gained by placing clients in higher-cost funds.

By Jeff Benjamin
Transaction loans for independent advisers seeking a partial business sale
NEWS OPINION NOV 12, 2018
Transaction loans for independent advisers seeking a partial business sale

Small Business Administration loans require that the seller departs the practice entirely within 12 months of closing.

By Scott Wetzel
Broker-dealer CEO sees rapid escalation of brokers abandoning commissions in favor of fees
NEWS RIAS NOV 09, 2018
Broker-dealer CEO sees rapid escalation of brokers abandoning commissions in favor of fees

Commonwealth Financial's Wayne Bloom says brokers are turning in their Finra licenses and going fee-only

By Bruce Kelly
Avoiding management overload by delegating
NEWS RIAS NOV 09, 2018
Avoiding management overload by delegating

Julia Carlson learned to manage her fast-growing practice by spreading responsibility and accountability across the leadership team.

By Jeff Benjamin
USAA retreats from asset management business with $850 million sale to Victory Capital
NEWS RIAS NOV 08, 2018
USAA retreats from asset management business with $850 million sale to Victory Capital

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By Jeff Benjamin
Advocates hope reform of SEC advertising rule will ease advisers' use of social media
NEWS RIAS NOV 06, 2018
Advocates hope reform of SEC advertising rule will ease advisers' use of social media

The regulation hasn’t kept up with developments in the advice industry or technology, according to compliance experts

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
New Schwab adviser technology chief Andrew Salesky brings veteran pressure to his team
NEWS RIAS NOV 03, 2018
New Schwab adviser technology chief Andrew Salesky brings veteran pressure to his team

New role comes as the nation's largest custodian faces questions about its commitment to advisers.

By Ryan W. Neal
NEWS RIAS NOV 03, 2018
Increase of enforcement cases against RIAs, advisers suggest compliance may need a boost

State actions against advisers outpaced those against brokers.

By crain-api
Chief operating officers lift advisory firms to the next level
NEWS RIAS NOV 02, 2018
Chief operating officers lift advisory firms to the next level

While a COO is often seen as an added expense, having someone in the role can free up the CEO and help the firm grow

By Jeff Benjamin