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Women, Minorities Make Up Only a Sliver of Asset Management Firm Owners: Study
By Michael S. FischerNew research shows that funds owned by women and minorities often have top-quartile returns.
February 01, 2019
IFP Gets Thumbs-Up to Launch BDThe breakaway RIA hope to move over 500 advisors to the platform it is building with Pershing from LPL Financial.
February 01, 2019
Mark Tibergien: The Biggest Risks RIAs FaceEven $1 billion-plus AUM firms face challenges, according to the Pershing executive.
February 01, 2019
Want to Make Your Service Truly Stand Out? Answer These QuestionsThree-quarters of advisors claim to offer great service. Departing clients would beg to differ.
January 31, 2019
Carson Group Supporting Next-Gen Advisors at University of NebraskaStudents at the school, which boasts alums like Warren Buffett, will now get free access to Barron's articles.
January 31, 2019
S&P Global Ratings, Morningstar Raise Bar on ESG MeasurementThe UN is encouraging credit rating agencies to analyze ESG factors.
January 31, 2019
LPL Rolls Out AdvisoryWorld Proposal Tool"We see this as a blowout, not just a touchdown," said LPL's Burt White.
January 31, 2019
Women in WealthTech: Pamela R. Ellis of Bank of America-Merrill LynchThe Investment & Banking Solutions Technology Executive shares her views on everything from what keeps her up at night to her favorite apps.