Dr. Kent Smetters: The 2012 IA 25 Extended Profile
By Joyce HansonA good argument could be made for excluding Wharton professor Kent Smetters from the IA 25.
May 22, 2012
Advisors Wanted: 403(b) Plans Need ‘Modernizing’Aaron Friedman of Principal Financial says that in areas like investment options, investment policy statements and participant education, advisors have a role to play in modernizing 403(b) plans.
May 22, 2012
The 2012 Broker-Dealer Presidents’ PollInvestment Advisor magazine asked the presidents at top broker-dealers about challenges to their business, their reps and their futures.
May 22, 2012
Kindred SpiritsIn the nearly 30 years that I have been covering financial advisors, the fundamental problem hasnt changed: Delivering client-centered advice isnt as profitable as selling products.
May 22, 2012
ETF Market Explodes as Asset Managers InnovateThe RIA Group at iShares has seen phenomenal growth, to 100 boutique managers totaling $46 billion in ETF assets this year versus only a few managers with $5.8 billion in assets in 2009.
May 22, 2012
Hearing on Bachus' SRO Bill Set for June 6The House Financial Services Committee announced Wednesday that it will hold a hearing on June 6 on the redraft of Rep. Spencer Bachus bill calling for an SRO to oversee advisors.
May 18, 2012
Schwab, Envestnet Join Forces in Data Integration DealAdvisors using the solution will see dramatic gains in their ability to serve clients and scale businesses more profitably, said Stuart DePina, group president of Envestnet | Tamarac.
May 17, 2012
How to Buy Facebook Without All the RiskAs demand skyrockets for Facebooks new shares, advisors plan to jump into this investing product that will give clients exposure to the hot social media IPO without too much volatility.