Ken Fisher Is Right About Demise of RIAs...and Wrong
By Ron A. Rhoades, J.D., CFPWe can only hope that Mr. Fishers vision does not occur. Yet I foresee that fee-only and other true fiduciary advisors will still exist.
November 21, 2013
Ken Fisher Warns: RIA World Gone in 10 YearsThe famed value investor talked to ThinkAdvisor on how BDs will "eat RIAs as dessert," and why the economy is doing fine, for a spell.
November 18, 2013
HighTower Growth Continues With Andriole Group From MerrillGroup that manages $700 million is first from Connecticut to join HighTower, and 40th overall.
November 18, 2013
American College Adds 2 New ProgramsFinancial Services Certified Professional program is "the first stop for new and experienced advisors who want to refresh their practices.
November 18, 2013
Advisor Opposition to DOL Fiduciary Revamp Still Strong: PollThe poll by FSI also gauged advisors stance on a number of other issues, like the economy, taxes and succession planning.
November 15, 2013
Lucre Targets RIA Market With $64,500 WebsitesYouve heard of the $64,000 question. Heres a $64,000make that $64,500answer to the problem of wealth firms whose websites all look the same.
November 14, 2013
Behavioral Selling for Sales-Shy AdvisorsBusiness development consultant Beverly Flaxington says an improved mindset and techniques can fundamentally boost revenue.
November 13, 2013
A Commission-Only Crackdown? Really?CFP Board is right to restrict the affiliation of fee-only advisors with BDs and right to require brokers to describe themselves as fee and commission.