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Custodians and clearing firms ranked by number of clients
NEWS RIAS AUG 09, 2015
Custodians and clearing firms ranked by number of clients

New data gathered by <i>InvestmentNews</i> shows how these firms stack up

By InvestmentNews Data
Is it time to jump into energy stocks?
NEWS RIAS AUG 06, 2015
Is it time to jump into energy stocks?

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: If 13 weeks of falling energy-stock prices has you looking for an entry point, hold your fire: The sector is still very pricey.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RIAS AUG 05, 2015
LPL and $775 million adviser part ways amid investigation

The broker-dealer and its top adviser in Louisiana cut ties after the adviser received a Wells notice announcing a Finra investigation. Adviser says the separation is unrelated.

By Mason Braswell
Curian Capital's sudden exit creates a TAMP feeding frenzy
NEWS RIAS AUG 03, 2015
Curian Capital's sudden exit creates a TAMP feeding frenzy

Curian Capital's unexpected announcement that it is closing shop at year-end has sent the $300 billion TAMP industry scrambling to woo advisers working with the $11 billion platform.

By Jeff Benjamin
Judge throws out Camarda case against CFP Board
NEWS RIAS JUL 28, 2015
Judge throws out Camarda case against CFP Board

U.S. District Judge Richard J. Leon granted a motion for summary judgment and dismissed the controversial lawsuit against the CFP Board filed by Jeffrey and Kimberly Camarda involving use of the fee-only compensation label.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
SEC sued for using its own judges
NEWS RIAS JUL 15, 2015
SEC sued for using its own judges

Investment firm seeks to block action as Dodd-Frank ripple effect seen giving SEC the edge.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RIAS JUL 13, 2015
Beacon Pointe Wealth scoops up $300 million East Coast firm

The Newport Beach, Calif.-based firm picks up TPW Financial in Boston to bring its assets to $1.4 billion.

By Mason Braswell
The toughest job in financial advice: Teaching economics to a presidential contender
NEWS RIAS JUL 13, 2015
The toughest job in financial advice: Teaching economics to a presidential contender

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Teaching economics to a presidential contender isn't easy. Unless the economic advisers agree with the preconceived views of the candidates, the relationship can be testy and useless.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RIAS JUL 13, 2015
Focus Financial takes stake in $1 billion wealth adviser

Northbrook, Ill.-based Relative Value Partners brings to 35 the number of affiliates of the deep-pocketed firm led by CEO Rudy Adolf.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
SEC appeals own judge's decision in case on custodians' payments to advisers for fund picks
NEWS RIAS JUL 13, 2015
SEC appeals own judge's decision in case on custodians' payments to advisers for fund picks

The regulator is fighting a decision by its administrative judge to dismiss charges accusing two financial advisers of <a href=&quot;http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140902/FREE/140909990/sec-charges-investment-adviser-with-fraud-for-not-telling-clients-of&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;>not informing clients</a> they were paid by Fidelity Investments to sell certain mutual funds.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Real estate crowdfunding trend presents new challenges, opportunities for financial advisers
NEWS RIAS JUL 12, 2015
Real estate crowdfunding trend presents new challenges, opportunities for financial advisers

The proliferation of digital platforms puts added emphasis on due diligence.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RIAS JUL 12, 2015
Fees from custodians fail smell test

Can advisers accepting fees from custodians really be fiduciaries?

By MFXFeeder
Minnesota adviser gets 25 years in prison for Ponzi scheme
NEWS RIAS JUL 09, 2015
Minnesota adviser gets 25 years in prison for Ponzi scheme

Sean Meadows pleaded guilty to diverting $10 million for business and personal expenses, including gambling and &#8220;adult entertainment.&#8221;

By Mason Braswell
Automated advisers attract much smaller clients than humans: Morningstar
NEWS RIAS JUL 08, 2015
Automated advisers attract much smaller clients than humans: Morningstar

Digital investment platforms with human advisers bring in account balances 10 times higher on average than regular robo-advisers.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
Don't project your risk tolerance on your clients
NEWS RIAS JUL 07, 2015
Don't project your risk tolerance on your clients

You may think they're as bullish as you are, but below the bravado, they may be nervous.

By Bloomberg
Which group is more risk averse, financial advisers or their clients?
NEWS RIAS JUL 07, 2015
Which group is more risk averse, financial advisers or their clients?

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Which group is more nervous about the state of the markets? Advisers often misread their own tolerance for risk.

By Jeff Benjamin
Greeks vote 'no' and everybody loses
NEWS RIAS JUL 03, 2015
Greeks vote 'no' and everybody loses

<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Greek voters opt for a collision course with the European Union over austerity. Go figure.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAs post record growth: Schwab survey
NEWS RIAS JUL 02, 2015
RIAs post record growth: Schwab survey

Markets and wealthier clients are driving up assets under management and profits.

By Mason Braswell
NEWS RIAS JUL 01, 2015
Focus invests in its first Canadian advisory firm

Partnering with Montreal-based Dorchester Wealth Management.

By Srividya Kalyanaraman
NEWS RIAS JUN 30, 2015
InvestmentNews Research, BlackRock launch new study of “Elite” RIAs

By Alexandra Schnitta