United Capital ‘Rolls Up’ Paragon Investment Management
By John SullivanThe news follows a series of similar such announcements recently involving larger RIAs buying their smaller counterparts.
January 16, 2013
Dually registered advisors saw fastest asset growthAssets under their management grew by 19.1 percent in 2012, compared to 14.7 percent for RIA-only advisors.
January 16, 2013
Dually registered advisors saw fastest asset growthAssets under their management grew by 19.1 percent in 2012, compared to 14.7 percent for RIA-only advisors.
January 09, 2013
Focus Financial Acquisition of Merriman Boosts Firm to $60 BillionFocus Financial Partners' acquisition of Merriman expands the large independent wealth management partnership's West Coast presence.
January 02, 2013
BDs Bear Burden of New SEC Rules on Lost Security HoldersThe SEC approval, which was unanimous, requires broker-dealers to conduct searches for holders of securities with whom they have lost contact.
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.