Are You an ‘Internet Adviser?’ A 10-Year-Old SEC Rule Predated Robo-Advisors
By Chris StanleySEC Rule 203A-2(e) governs registration requirements for advisors delivering advice by the Internet. Heres how to stay compliant with this foresighted rule.
August 01, 2014
How Advisors Use Liquid Alts: The Business Continuity IssueAdvisors use liquid alternative investments for several reasons, like to reduce portfolio volatility. One of the overlooked reasons involves the health of their own firms.
August 01, 2014
RIAs’ ETF and Mutual Fund Assets Rose 12% in First HalfLong-term mutual fund and ETF assets under management have hit $1.8 billion, Access Data reported Friday.
July 31, 2014
Sontag Joins Board of Focus Financial; Bruton In as Lucia Capital CEOThese growing firms aim to add more advisors and business from the wirehouses, as well as from independent firms.
July 30, 2014
Advisors: Don’t Sell Your Practice!Selling your advisory practice a move stressed in a ceaseless torrent of industry advice may be hazardous to your wealth.
July 29, 2014
Americans Feeling Grim About Their Financial FutureDont tell working Americans theyre in the midst of an economic recovery. A Harris poll found some gloomy results.
July 28, 2014
Beyond Termination Fees: How Advisors Charge Clients to Fire ThemWhile advisors occasionally charge termination fees, FireMyAdvisor co-founder Dave Dickinson says thats not the only method advisors use to hold on to unhappy clients.
July 22, 2014
TD Ameritrade Trading Down, Profits Up: Q2 EarningsTD Ameritrade quarterly earnings rose 21% from a year ago while trading "went a little south."