Three financial services giants posted quarterly earnings gains — some strong, some not so strong— despite continued pressure from low interest rates. A few bright spots helped.
CEO plans to expand advisory platform.
United Capital Financial Advisers LLC is acquiring PPA Investments Inc. and signing on four advisers from the Atlanta-based registered investment adviser.
Agreement with Live Oak to help clients finance mergers and acquisitions.
In a move that will likely be cheered by reps, Finra has backed off a controversial plan to supervise brokers' outside businesses.
Buys majority of assets from c5 Wealth Management
Investors' approval of their advisers continues to increase after dropping sharply in the aftermath of the credit crisis. Liz Skinner tells why.
Launches product under recently acquired ThomasPartners' banner
InvestmentNews roundtable panel debates rules for advisers vs. brokers.
<i>IN</i> webcast panel also says to keep it in the family for long-term success.
Higher rates have wealthy seeking out more favorable domiciles; Nevada a hot spot
Users of Pro can now more easily bring client portfolio data into the risk tolerance tool.
CEO Barton calls it "sad day" for CFP Board; critics note College lacks similar disciplinary process.
Integrated technology leaves firms more time for client-interfacing activities and prospecting, not to mention makes them far more efficient.
America's oldest citizens don't have an effective way to choose a financial adviser they can trust, and are confused by the alphabet soup of certifications that claim to be focused on seniors.
