Dually registered advisors saw fastest asset growth
By Warren S. HerschAssets under their management grew by 19.1 percent in 2012, compared to 14.7 percent for RIA-only advisors.
December 27, 2012
Advisors Optimistic in Late 2012; Consumers DownbeatThe two groups had opposing views in November, but the latest poll shows a divergence in the expected timeline of economic improvement
December 26, 2012
How Your Clients Can Shield Their Assets From LawsuitsFrivolous lawsuits are proliferating in a bad economy, says attorney Hillel Presser. The goal therefore is to own nothing, but control everything...
December 21, 2012
Variable Annuity Outlook 2013: Tough Road AheadSun Life Financials announcement that it will exit the business is the latest in a growing trend. The main culprit is that many variable annuity products hedged their exposure incorrectly.
December 21, 2012
What’s All the Fuss About Schapiro?By the time you read this, Elisse Walter (at least temporarily) has replaced Mary Schapiro as chairman of the SEC.
December 21, 2012
Schwab’s Bettinger and Clark Address the Present and FutureThe last time Walt Bettinger sat down for an interview with Investment Advisor during a Schwab Impact conference, it was 2008 and the financial crisis was front and center.
December 21, 2012
Hope and Change for the Independent Advisory BusinessThere are a few macro trends that have the potential for reshaping the advisory world.
December 21, 2012
The Jaws of DefeatTaking time out over the holidays to reflect on the past year has become one of my favorite exercises.