Patent infringement claims against Financial Engines means plan sponsors should be vigilant and ready to reassure plan participants.
The firm is teaming up with Fidelity to transition around 100 firms.
Deal stirs concerns that Fidelity may cut off other custodian's access to popular software.
Today's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> on hedge funds owning $16 billion in Puerto Rican muni bond debt, the scary similarities between advisers and psychics, why deep-water drilling looks like a bargain, and more.
Rudy Adolf's firm has completed 23 RIA and broker lift-out transactions this year.
Former rep purchased office equipment through the firm's order system without authorization, then sold them to individuals, Finra alleged.
Launching its own online advice platform, Charles Schwab is aiming to make low-cost, web-based advice even cheaper, but some industry watchers say it could rankle advisers who keep assets with the custodian.
Deal will give advisers access to sector reports and pick lists, as well as daily, weekly and quarterly outlook reports.
Acquisition of Vantage Investment Advisors bolsters fast-growing Mariner Wealth Advisors' presence in the Northeast.
Picking the right custodian requires analysis of more than just how a custodian executes trades; you must consider reputation, service, pricing, accuracy, etc.
New tech offerings designed to help advisers compete against online investment managers.
Custodian considering jumping on bandwagon popular with RIAs as other platforms grow big.
Firm looks to capitalize on adviser growth with tech upgrades, but no new robo-adviser in the offing.
Betterment founder and CEO Jon Stein says automation helps investors achieve better outcomes by taking irrational emotions out of the picture, improving returns and saving time.
The most successful advisory firms prioritize revenue and operations over adviser capacity to remain on top.
Republicans reject SEC user-fee amendment to appropriations bill that would have provided additional funding for adviser exams
New study pegs the annual cost for industry at $310 million, but fees for individual firms would vary based on AUM.
Abigail Johnson, successor at the privately owned, family-run company, wants to understand the businesses of her clients, including advisers.
Monday's <i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> menu: How will the market handle 3Q earnings? Plus: Bracing for an oil-price war, trouble beneath the surface of lower gas prices, a rare hawkish nod from the Fed, and advisers get high marks from clients.
