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LPL Beats Q4 Estimates, Outlines Outsourcing Plans
By Janet LevauxLPL Financial said that it was planning to spend $70 million to $75 million through 2014 on outsourcing of back-office and other functions, information technology and related restructuring of its operations.
February 04, 2013
One of the Most Underreported Facts of 2012Heres a bit of energy news that didnt get the attention it probably should have.
February 01, 2013
LPL, Country’s Largest IBD, Grapples With Its Own SuccessWhile LPL, which reported earnings Wednesday, may lay off workers in some areas, its tech and research units are hiring as the IBD seeks selective growth.
January 31, 2013
SEI Added 488 RIAs in ‘12The advisor network also says its business grew 40%, or by $7.1 billion, last year.
January 31, 2013
Top RIA’s Top Business Model: Keep Your Hands Off!Do-it-yourself investors and financial advisors associated with actively managed investments all are missing the boat, according to Mark Hebner, an RIA managing $1.8 billion who says the "passive advisor" is the best business model.
January 30, 2013
For Cambridge Investment Research, Technology Is Center StageIf youre looking for the perfect technology coming-of-age story (and who isnt?), Cambridge Investment Research just might have it.
January 30, 2013
Ameriprise Boosts Profits on Strong Wealth ResultsIts advisor headcount stands at 9,767--down about 50 advisors from the third quarter but up roughly 40 from last year
January 30, 2013
Advisors and the Future: Threat and Opportunity Posed by Digital NativesAuthor and entrepreneur Brett King paints a near future where changing client behavior will force big changes in how advice is delivered.