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Creative Planning makes first acquisition, adding $500 million in AUM
NEWS RIAS FEB 26, 2019
Creative Planning makes first acquisition, adding $500 million in AUM

Minneapolis-based Johnston Group will increase presence in Northern Plains.

By InvestmentNews
Morningstar study says advisory clients are stuck on investment performance
NEWS RIAS FEB 26, 2019
Morningstar study says advisory clients are stuck on investment performance

Citing Vanguard's research, Morningstar says advisers need to emphasize the value of behavioral coaching over portfolio management

By Jeff Benjamin
All robo, no advice
NEWS OPINION FEB 25, 2019
All robo, no advice

Robo-advisers are here to stay but it's valid to criticize their limited planning options.

By Anders Jones
A recession? Financial advisers say it's right around the corner — or not
NEWS RIAS FEB 25, 2019
A recession? Financial advisers say it's right around the corner — or not

A case can be made that the economy is either headed for an imminent slowdown or still has some juice left.

By Jeff Benjamin
As volatility rises, United Capital gives advisers crash course in alts, options
NEWS RIAS FEB 25, 2019
As volatility rises, United Capital gives advisers crash course in alts, options

Firm wants to add to advisers' tool kit so they can minimize client risk.

By Jeff Benjamin
Now, not later: RIA custody confusion must be acknowledged by the SEC
NEWS RIAS FEB 23, 2019
Now, not later: RIA custody confusion must be acknowledged by the SEC

Recent guidance still leaves many advisers scratching their heads

By crain-api
Focus Financial rides RIA consolidation to 37 percent annual revenue growth
NEWS RIAS FEB 21, 2019
Focus Financial rides RIA consolidation to 37 percent annual revenue growth

RIA aggregator plans to leverage the public equity markets for continued global expansion

By Jeff Benjamin
Dynasty Financial's Procyon Partners recruits $420-million adviser
NEWS RIAS FEB 21, 2019
Dynasty Financial's Procyon Partners recruits $420-million adviser

New York-based firm reaches $3 billion under management with latest addition.

By Jeff Benjamin
Wirehouse culture driving the move to independence
NEWS RIAS FEB 20, 2019
Wirehouse culture driving the move to independence

Brokers are rejecting a culture driven by leaders who lack ethics and who have never been advisers.

By DSARCH
Piper Jaffray executive joins Hilltop Securities as CEO
NEWS RIAS FEB 20, 2019
Piper Jaffray executive joins Hilltop Securities as CEO

M. Bradley Winges becomes head of Dallas-based securities firm.

By InvestmentNews
Dynasty Financial Partners moving headquarters to St. Pete, Fla.
NEWS RIAS FEB 19, 2019
Dynasty Financial Partners moving headquarters to St. Pete, Fla.

The firm will maintain offices in New York, Chicago and San Francisco.

By InvestmentNews
Mercer Advisors acquires $350 million Arbor Asset Management
NEWS RIAS FEB 19, 2019
Mercer Advisors acquires $350 million Arbor Asset Management

RIA firm, founded in 1996, is based in Ann Arbor, Mich.

By InvestmentNews
Advisory fees push commissions further into the background
NEWS RIAS FEB 19, 2019
Advisory fees push commissions further into the background

Fee-based advice is not perfect, but most clients prefer it over a commission-based option

By Jeff Benjamin
Investing legend Jeff Vinik gets a lukewarm reception
NEWS RIAS FEB 15, 2019
Investing legend Jeff Vinik gets a lukewarm reception

His struggle to attract assets shows how low fees and passive investing have brought star managers back down to earth.

By Jeff Benjamin
Veteran adviser locks down a succession plan that lets him stay involved
NEWS RIAS FEB 15, 2019
Veteran adviser locks down a succession plan that lets him stay involved

Leon LaBrecque's deliberate venture into succession planning landed him and his 1,400 clients in a good place.

By Jeff Benjamin
Ron Carson's firm sued by former client for $500,000
NEWS RIAS FEB 14, 2019
Ron Carson's firm sued by former client for $500,000

Arbitration claim accuses well-known adviser of actions that resulted in excessive fees.

By Bruce Kelly
In-house 'universities' gain traction as the latest RIA perk
NEWS RIAS FEB 14, 2019
In-house 'universities' gain traction as the latest RIA perk

The pursuit of talent has advisory firms rolling out structured career training, job skills, even CE credits.

By Jeff Benjamin
Financial advisers head to cash as stocks move up
NEWS RIAS FEB 14, 2019
Financial advisers head to cash as stocks move up

Bigger cash weightings reveal a preference for safety over returns as the bull market ages

By Jeff Benjamin
Memphis-based RIA managing $2.6 billion joins HighTower
NEWS RIAS FEB 14, 2019
Memphis-based RIA managing $2.6 billion joins HighTower

Green Square Wealth Management was formed earlier this year.

By InvestmentNews
SEC commissioner Peirce wants to move ahead on advice reform quickly
NEWS RIAS FEB 12, 2019
SEC commissioner Peirce wants to move ahead on advice reform quickly

Her position indicates Regulation Best Interest and the larger rule could become final sooner rather than later, but potential litigation looms.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.