10 FAQs About Moving to the RIA Model
By Brad WalesInterest in adopting the RIA model, and the wave of advisors transitioning their practices to it, has accelerated. There are many reasons…
January 26, 2021
Hightower Adds $830M RIAThe RIA aggregator's strategic investment in Siller & Cohen Family Wealth Advisors is the third transaction it's announced in 2021.
January 26, 2021
Recruiter Diamond Consultants Names New PresidentThe news comes as the firm surpasses $200 billion mark for assets moved as part of advisor transitions it's facilitated.
January 25, 2021
CI Financial Buying $23B Chicago RIAIt's the largest U.S. deal ever in terms of assets for the Canadian firm and its 14th since last year.
January 25, 2021
How to Help Clients Embrace Emotions to Make Better Financial DecisionsAspiriant partner Sandi Bragar says balancing clients' emotions is as important as mapping out their asset allocation and tax planning strategies.
January 25, 2021
Advisors Frustrated by Schwab, TD Ameritrade Service DelaysSchwab chalked the problems up to "a confluence of challenging factors."
January 22, 2021
SEC Charges Father-Son Team With Defrauding ClientsAdvisors allegedly concealed from clients that the father wasn't associated with an RIA and used clearing services without authorization.
January 21, 2021
Large RIAs Drive M&A Tied to Record $500B in Assets in 2020: ReportDeals are a "bit like Hotel California," Hightower CEO Bob Oros told Devoe & Co., alluding to the lyrics of the popular Eagles' tune: "You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave."