What’s ‘Fee Only’? CFP Board and NAPFA Diverge
By Bob ClarkIs 2% ownership of a BD really so "insubstantial"? The CFP Board and NAPFA take different tacks on issue flowing from the Alan Goldfarb case.
August 21, 2013
RIA-to-RIA Deals Dominate in 2013: Pershing Advisor SolutionsRIAs are the busiest participants in the M&A arena so far in 2013, Pershing Advisor Solutions says in its latest report.
August 20, 2013
SEC Names Jarcho Associate Exam Director for AdvisorsShe will oversee a staff of 450 lawyers, accountants and examiners responsible for inspections of U.S.-registered advisors
August 20, 2013
Hybrid Firms: What Are You Getting for Your Pay Cut?"Were willing to be in the trenches with our advisors," says Stratos CEO Jeffrey Concepcion, who recently helped an advisor win a $35 million account ...
August 19, 2013
Financial Services Industry Ranks Dead Last in Consumer Trust: CFA, EdelmanDespite that lack of trust, condence in the markets remains high, according to a study.
August 16, 2013
RIAs Again Fastest-Growing Channel in Wealth ManagementThe industry as a whole has finally returned to its pre-crisis asset levels, Aite Group found.
August 15, 2013
4 Tips for Effective Client CommunicationKeith Johnson has zeroed in on four areas to attract and retain more business.
August 13, 2013
RIA First-Half Dealmaking at Slowest Pace Since 2008: SchwabWhy? Advisors may be more focused on organic growth than M&A right now, says Jonathan Beatty of Schwab Advisor Services.