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Advisors Saw Robust Asset Growth in 2017, but Struggled to Add Clients
By Michael S. FischerLowering fees is an ineffective strategy for driving growth, PriceMetrix data finds.
May 02, 2018
Raymond James Adds $1.7M Advisor From Wells Fargo: Recruiting RoundupJanney also nabs an advisor from Wells Fargo, as Ameriprise picks up a group of four reps from AXA Advisors.
April 27, 2018
Best Firms for Self-Directed Investors: J.D. Power — 2018The research firm is now separating self-directed investors into two groups: pure do-it-yourselfers and those getting some advice.
April 26, 2018
LPL Cuts Pricing Across Corporate, Hybrid RIA PlatformsThe firm plans to launch a no-transaction-fee mutual fund network.
April 20, 2018
Carson Group Adds $2B in Committed Assets in Q1The firm added 17 new partner firms in Q1; existing partner firms saw a big average uptick in assets.
April 20, 2018
Wells Fargo Fined $1 Billion Over Mistreatment of ConsumersThe settlement covers issues in Wells Fargo's auto-lending and mortgage units.
April 19, 2018
Merrill Lynch vs. Morgan Stanley: Who Had a Better Q1?Which firm had the best profits? The most advisors? The highest level of assets?
April 17, 2018
New York Attorney General Probes Cryptocurrency Trading PlatformsAG Eric Schneiderman wants major cryptocurrency platforms to provide disclosure about operations, internal controls and safeguards to protect customer assets.