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  • November 5, 2020

Canada’s CI Financial buys 11th US RIA since February

The $59 billion aggregator adds to the major footprint it's building south of its border with the purchase of Doyle Wealth Management

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  • November 5, 2020

Big Canadian buyer of US RIAs applies to list on NYSE

CI Financial has acquired 10 U.S. registered investment advisers since February, and plans to buy more

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  • November 4, 2020

RIAs are killing it in 2020 recruiting

The numbers are way up, even as firms struggle amid the COVID-19 pandemic

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  • November 3, 2020

Canadian buyer notches 10th US RIA deal this year

CI Financial adds Houston's Stavis & Cohen, bringing its US advisory assets to $13 billion

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  • October 27, 2020

Competition outpaces COVID-19 woes for RIAs

The majority of advisers say new entrants are the most concerning barrier for growth, according to Schwab's Independent Advisor Outlook Study

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Strategies of top-performing firms can help RIAs thrive

Whatever the future may hold, insights from Schwab’s 2020 RIA Benchmarking Study can help advisers position themselves for success

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I was an RIA summer intern: Here’s my advice to advisers

The main reason I believe students are unfamiliar with this profession is that the opportunity is not on the radar at many college campuses

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  • October 22, 2020

How advisers are fending off fee pressure

Clients are willing to pay top dollar for advice, but are asking for additional offerings and services

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  • October 20, 2020

Canadian teachers become unlikely owners of US advisory firm

Allworth Financial entered growth mode under its previous private equity owners, landing 10 acquisitions in just three years

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Mapping a momentous shift in adviser geography

With technology allowing advisers to serve clients from almost anywhere, what’s stopping them from relocating their whole operation to greener pastures?

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  • October 8, 2020

Low-cost VA for RIAs introduced by RetireOne and Protective

The variable annuity product has mortality and expense fees of 30 basis points

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  • October 2, 2020

Will RIAs adapt fast enough to compete? Joe Duran, Michael Kitces debate

The industry icons expressed differing views on the future of advice during InvestmentNews’ FinTech Virtual Summit

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  • October 2, 2020

Third-quarter RIA deals break a record

Transactions during the quarter totaled 55, with many involving ‘professional’ buyers, Echelon reports

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  • September 30, 2020

Forget the F-word — RIAs play down fiduciary standard online

A review of 45 fee-only advisers by the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard shows only 14 of them mention the term on their website homepages

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  • September 23, 2020

B-Ds may be more likely to recommend complex products than RIAs

The NASAA report analyzed the results of a benchmarking exam taken prior to implementation of Reg BI

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  • September 22, 2020

Trio managing $421 million at Oppenheimer launch RIA

The newly minted advisory firm, Oxler Private Wealth, has chosen Pershing as its custodian

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  • September 17, 2020

Small RIAs delay succession planning during pandemic: DeVoe survey

Confidence has increased among respondents that the next generation can afford to buy firms

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  • September 16, 2020

OpenInvest launches ESG reporting software

Advisers will have an easier time exposing clients to companies that meet customizable environmental, social and governance guidelines

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How our response to the pandemic created a better normal

Robust communication encouraged our clients to continue with their investment strategies

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  • August 12, 2020

RIA buyers see the consolidators consolidating

Executives from Carson Group, Creative Planning, Hightower, Sanctuary Wealth and Thrivent say M&A is here to stay