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Mutual fund giant Vanguard teases research showing four areas advisers can add measurable value.
Firm has 1,500 affiliated registered reps and advisers; $32B in client assets.
While there's a perception that transitioning to independence commences and concludes in one fell swoop, in reality it unfolds in three distinct phases over a multiyear period.
Former wirehouse exec replacing Kornreich, who will focus on finance, M&A.
As client relationships become more complex, successful firms are embracing smarter ways to manage them.
Clients of advisers saw some stock gains, but bonds held them back, website for investors finds.
David Lee Roth, former lead singer of Van Halen and the quintessential decadent rock 'n roller, knows a thing or two about business.
Housing discussion an opportunity for advisers and important for clients, Legg Mason says.
Though used mainly in the retail world, when properly understood, key performance indicators can allow you to benchmark your progress. Here's why every adviser should have them.
Brodeski says advisers should advise; Carson insists that it's possible to generate alpha.
The SEC and Finra are getting tough on broker-dealers, putting intense focus on those recommending and selling alternative investments, including nontraded REITs. <b><i>Don't Miss: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20140110/FREE/140119991">Our full look at the SEC's 2014 priorities</a></b></i>
Even as services evolve, the two groups' definitions are distinct &ndash; and should stay that way, Schweiss says.
The storied chief executive of the now-defunct Wall Street brokerage John Thomas Financial Inc. continues to face an open Financial Industry Regulatory Authority Inc. fraud complaint that he bullied brokers, lied to senior staff and intimidated colleagues in his pursuit of penny stock riches.
Part of four-year, $40 million campaign.
While the differences between registered investment advisers and the independent broker-dealers are certainly real, all of us in this industry benefit when we pull together to represent our common interests in our interactions with regulators, according to FSI's Dale Brown.
The financial adviser job slips further down the list of top 100 jobs to No. 41, although the profession is still a stand-out for opportunity and work-life balance. Liz Skinner has the reaction. <i>(See also: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20140123/FREE/123009999/PH"" target=""_blank"" rel="noopener noreferrer">The 10 best business jobs of 2014</a>)</i>
