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Why nobody wins in the new recruiting wars
When seemingly every broker-dealer wants to increase its reps — at a time when the total population of financial advisers is in the process of shrinking — is it possible for anyone to actually win the so-called recruiting wars?
How the top RIAs firms are leveraging technology
Top-performing adivsory firms tend to employ fewer staff members, keep a lid on salaries and are more productive — largely as a result of wringing every bit of efficiency out of their technology, according to InvestmentNews' RIA Technology Study, to be published later this month
Fidelity exec signs on with Focus Financial
Focus Financial Partners LLC today announced it has hired Mark Dupont as director of adviser services.
Tips from top RIAs: Jeff Roof
In this one-on-one interview with Kelli Cruz, the director of custom research at InvestmentNews, Jeff Roof, president and founder of the Roof Advisory Group, talks about the ideal client and what his firm looks for in a relationship.
Tips from top RIAs: Bill Schwartz
In this one-on-one interview with Kelli Cruz, the director of custom research at InvestmentNews, Bill Schwartz, managing director at Highline Wealth Management, shares his thoughts on the meaning of professional management, as well as the importance of good ownership.
Tips from top RIAs: Jon Yankee
In this one-on-one with Kelli Cruz, the director of custom research at InvestmentNews, Jon Yankee, partner and CFO at Fox, Joss & Yankee, shares his thoughts on staffing and recruiting.
Fidelity snags LPL exec to run family office program
Norton to run UHNW program for RIAs
Advisory firm values slip; big buying small
For the first time in up to a decade, the average sale price of an advisory business fell last year, according to two separate studies.
<b>From the Headhunter:</b> The offer advisers can’t refuse
Remember this scene from The Godfather? Michael and Kate (played by Al Pacino and Diane Keaton) are…
Fiduciary standard not happening until mid-2012: Ketchum
Finra boss Richard Ketchum says a fiduciary standard is unlikely to happen for another 18 months; regulator will have to build new staff and create a separate board – if it's chosen as advisory biz SRO
Advisers not charging enough: Study
Many fee-based advisers are under-charging for their services and cheaper rates do not bring in more clients, study finds
United Capital moving up the food chain, buys $1.6B RIA
Purchase of Zirkin-Cutler biggest acquisition to date for roll-up firm
Brokerages next big threat? Portfolios-to-go
Expedia tripped up travel agents. Mapquest routed map makers. Netflix killed the video stores. Now comes portfolios-to-go. The question: are these prepackaged investment models phenomenon or fad?
Financial planners expect big revenue jump in ’11
Unflinching optimism continues to dominate the outlook of the financial planning community, despite the gloomy forecast from…
The lifestages of your practice: Getting started
Going independent has never been easier, but there are still a host of issues to consider. This first installment of a four-part special report explores the ins-and-outs of starting your own practice.
The rise of the RIAs: $1.7T and counting
Assets to the RIA channel have more than tripled over the last ten years, a trend that is 'redefining the way investment advice is delivered'
Adviser group aims to attract SRO crowd to fight SRO creation
IAA seeks big turnout in June to dissuade Congress from creating self-regulatory organization for the industry
How advisers can avoid IRS scrutiny
The IRS has just given the green light to Paul — on his 2007 tax return
The new Top RIAs
Who are the RIA Giants? Which firms were the fastest-growing? Find out in the latest edition of the InvestmentNews Top RIA Rankings.
