RIAs

Displaying 4994 results
Fidelity resets the fee-war bar with zero-expense index funds
NEWS RIAS AUG 01, 2018
Fidelity resets the fee-war bar with zero-expense index funds

Cutting expense ratios to zero shines light on lucrative business of securities lending.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIA firms optimistic about hiring and asset growth
NEWS RIAS AUG 01, 2018
RIA firms optimistic about hiring and asset growth

Study: Biggest concerns are cybersecurity, a possible market downturn and regulation

By InvestmentNews
Despite 20% asset growth, RIA margins declined in 2017
NEWS RIAS AUG 01, 2018
Despite 20% asset growth, RIA margins declined in 2017

TD Ameritrade says median operating margin dropped to 20% from 24% in 2016, survey finds.

By InvestmentNews
FiNet group managing $675 million becomes an RIA
NEWS RIAS AUG 01, 2018
FiNet group managing $675 million becomes an RIA

Wells Fargo, FiNet, punta gorda, florida, landsberg bennett, Michael W. Landsberg, Lew Bennett, Anthony C. Dubbaneh, Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions, Merrill Lynch

By Bloomberg
Merger and acquisition activity drops dramatically in the second quarter
NEWS RIAS JUL 31, 2018
Merger and acquisition activity drops dramatically in the second quarter

While the number of deals is declining, the size of the average deal is growing.

By Bloomberg
Cash management platform gains appeal among advisers amid rising interest rates and frothy markets
NEWS RIAS JUL 27, 2018
Cash management platform gains appeal among advisers amid rising interest rates and frothy markets

Dynasty Financial Partners the latest to join MaxMyInterest.

By Jeff Benjamin
Focus Financial IPO falls short of expectations
NEWS RIAS JUL 26, 2018
Focus Financial IPO falls short of expectations

Despite the below-target offering price, the stock closed its first day of trading at $37.55 — a 13.8% gain.

By Jeff Benjamin
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern
NEWS RIAS JUL 25, 2018
Cybersecurity remains top RIA compliance concern

Nearly two-thirds of firms have increased testing in the area.

By InvestmentNews
SEC bars Washington State RIA for selling unregistered promissory notes
NEWS RIAS JUL 25, 2018
SEC bars Washington State RIA for selling unregistered promissory notes

Complaint alleges Jack Jarrell sold $64 million in securities without being licensed.

By InvestmentNews
FPA tries to move on from messy divorce with New York chapter
NEWS RIAS JUL 25, 2018
FPA tries to move on from messy divorce with New York chapter

The organization set up a new group, the FPA of Metro New York, which is in the process of establishing a board of directors.

By Greg Iacurci
Wealth Enhancement Group adds $350 million planning firm in Florida
NEWS RIAS JUL 24, 2018
Wealth Enhancement Group adds $350 million planning firm in Florida

Hybrid owned by Lightyear is acquiring Retirement Strategies Group of Jacksonville

By InvestmentNews
Back office should be top of mind for growing advisory firms
NEWS RIAS JUL 24, 2018
Back office should be top of mind for growing advisory firms

Delivering a remarkable experience is advisers' best way to differentiate themselves, and the back office plays a key role in delivering that experience

By Dean Cook
TD Ameritrade latest brokerage refusing to lead in cutting ETF commissions
NEWS RIAS JUL 24, 2018
TD Ameritrade latest brokerage refusing to lead in cutting ETF commissions

Vanguard set the pace with 1,800 commission-free ETFs, while most brokerages say enough is enough

By Jeff Benjamin
In wake of tax reform, muni bond market gains footing
NEWS RIAS JUL 23, 2018
In wake of tax reform, muni bond market gains footing

As banks sell munis, and the Fed hikes rates, supply and demand take over.

By Jeff Benjamin
SEC charges Beverly Hills RIA with keeping $131,000 in unearned fees
NEWS RIAS JUL 23, 2018
SEC charges Beverly Hills RIA with keeping $131,000 in unearned fees

Agency says Margaret Black didn't refund money due to 63 clients who left firm.

By InvestmentNews
Captrust adds $1 billion RIA in Virginia
NEWS RIAS JUL 23, 2018
Captrust adds $1 billion RIA in Virginia

Catawba Capital Management, a 10-person firm, is based in Roanoke.

By InvestmentNews
Carson Group takes equity stake in $1.1 billion Pinnacle Financial Group
NEWS RIAS JUL 20, 2018
Carson Group takes equity stake in $1.1 billion Pinnacle Financial Group

Pinnacle becomes the ninth firm to sell an equity stake to Carson Group since April.

By Jeff Benjamin
Fiduciary Network posts a 'for sale' sign
NEWS RIAS JUL 19, 2018
Fiduciary Network posts a 'for sale' sign

Mark Hurley's RIA consolidator business seeks a new owner.

By Jeff Benjamin
Pershing draws inspiration from consumer apps to drive RIA tech strategy
NEWS RIAS JUL 18, 2018
Pershing draws inspiration from consumer apps to drive RIA tech strategy

A redesign of NetX360 is coming soon, along with support for cash disbursements via text messages.

By Ryan W. Neal
SEC charges RIA and CEO with putting $19 million of client money into risky investments
NEWS RIAS JUL 18, 2018
SEC charges RIA and CEO with putting $19 million of client money into risky investments

Temenos Advisory Inc. and CEO George L. Taylor are also charged with pocketing hefty commissions and 'grossly overbilling' clients

By InvestmentNews