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NEWS RIAS JUL 27, 2016
Radio show host Ric Edelman rants about raging fiduciary battle

Lawsuits filed against the Labor Department's regulation expose conflicts in financial advice.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS RIAS JUL 24, 2016
Women to Watch 2016: Nominations open for female leaders of the advice industry

Shine a light on the many talented, successful women who serve as role models and leaders in the industry.

By SSIRACUSE
NEWS RIAS JUL 15, 2016
RIAs should charge fees tied to net worth: TD's Tom Nally

Advisers aren't placing a value on financial planning services when their fees are based solely on AUM.

By Christine Idzelis
DOL fiduciary rule brings different adviser standards to light
NEWS RIAS JUL 12, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule brings different adviser standards to light

Many professional certification programs have long demanded their advisers act in clients' best interests, and not just when working with retirement accounts.

By John Nersesian
Sequoia Financial's deal to buy RAV Financial boosts assets to $3 billion
NEWS RIAS JUL 12, 2016
Sequoia Financial's deal to buy RAV Financial boosts assets to $3 billion

The merger also creates a succession plan for RAV Financial founder Bob Valente.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS RIAS JUL 12, 2016
RIAs are losing their competitive advantage

Simply playing the fiduciary card to win over investors may not work the way it did in the past.

By Christine Idzelis
DOL fiduciary rule could spark acquisitions of RIAs as well as broker-dealers
NEWS RIAS JUL 12, 2016
DOL fiduciary rule could spark acquisitions of RIAs as well as broker-dealers

Already expected to spur consolidation among broker-dealers, the DOL fiduciary rule could also hasten RIA mergers.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS RIAS JUL 12, 2016
Industry veterans to head up new wealth unit of Lebenthal Holdings

Campanale, Grillo and Lane form firm to attract indie advisers

By Jeff Benjamin
Wyoming poised to scrutinize its RIA industry for the first time
NEWS RIAS JUL 08, 2016
Wyoming poised to scrutinize its RIA industry for the first time

In about a year from now, 21 investment advisory firms representing about $518 million of assets will be required to switch to a state registration from the one they now hold with the SEC.

By Christine Idzelis
Advisers identify wrong state on ADV filings
NEWS RIAS JUL 06, 2016
Advisers identify wrong state on ADV filings

SEC cracks down on claiming Wyoming location but practicing elsewhere.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Boston RIA hit with $48 million arbitration award
NEWS RIAS JUN 30, 2016
Boston RIA hit with $48 million arbitration award

Clients accused Lee Weiss of recommending an unsuitable investment in a Polish tobacco company.

By Bruce Kelly
SEC fines WFG Advisors $100,000 for overcharging clients in alternative investments
NEWS RIAS JUN 28, 2016
SEC fines WFG Advisors $100,000 for overcharging clients in alternative investments

The wealth manager overbilled for investments in REITs and BDCs

By Christine Idzelis
The greatest risk to RIAs that's not in their portfolios
NEWS RIAS JUN 28, 2016
The greatest risk to RIAs that's not in their portfolios

Here are some of the most critical and potentially damaging misconceptions held by compliance professionals.

By Charles Steerman
71% of U.S. households fall below the $100,000 asset threshold for advisers
NEWS RIAS JUN 14, 2016
71% of U.S. households fall below the $100,000 asset threshold for advisers

Incorporating robo-advice might make servicing middle market more profitable, Cerulli study says.

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS RIAS JUN 09, 2016
The DOL fiduciary rule will forever change financial advice, and the industry has to adapt

The DOL fiduciary rule will forever change financial advice, and the industry now faces the challenge of adapting to the new regulation.

By Liz Skinner
NEWS RIAS JUN 08, 2016
For some advisers, money not motivating factor to go independent

Advisers choosing models with the most support forgo up to 25% of profits.

By Liz Skinner
Massachusetts investment adviser Gregg Caplitz sentenced to prison for fraud, SEC says
NEWS RIAS MAY 31, 2016
Massachusetts investment adviser Gregg Caplitz sentenced to prison for fraud, SEC says

He pitched a fictitious hedge fund to investors and used their money for his personal benefit

By Christine Idzelis
NEWS RIAS MAY 29, 2016
Top questions independent advisers can ask to win overlooked clients from the wirehouses

Wall Street firms' outsized account minimums are sending a negative message to retail investors. Let the wirehouses' losses be your gains.

By Steven Dudash and Alex Papadopoulos
Momentous regulatory action requires adviser input to protect industry, investors
NEWS RIAS MAY 23, 2016
Momentous regulatory action requires adviser input to protect industry, investors

Schwab recently brought RIAs to Capitol Hill as part of the Investment Adviser Association's Lobbying Day to boost lawmakers' awareness of the profession.

By Nick Georgis
NEWS RIAS MAY 22, 2016
How advisers expect the DOL fiduciary rule will reshape the advice industry

By Liz Skinner