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DOL fiduciary rule class-actions costs could top $150M a year
NEWS RIAS FEB 08, 2017
DOL fiduciary rule class-actions costs could top $150M a year

The plaintiff's bar is licking its chops, looking for a new class to represent

By Jeff Benjamin
Washington RIA found guilty of ripping off Mike Tyson
NEWS RIAS FEB 07, 2017
Washington RIA found guilty of ripping off Mike Tyson

Brian Ourand admitted taking $250,000 from the former heavyweight champion and $500,000 from former NBA star Glen Rice and at least two other pro athletes.

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RIAS FEB 03, 2017
Most advisers think the industry will continue down a fiduciary path despite rule delay

President Trump's decision to halt the DOL fiduciary rule drew mixed reactions from industry professionals.

By John Waggoner
NEWS RIAS FEB 02, 2017
Clean shares could revolutionize the fund industry

Divorce distribution and management fees

By John Waggoner
NEWS RIAS FEB 02, 2017
Another salvo in the fee wars: Schwab cuts expense ratios on index funds

Offers guarantee on services.

By John Waggoner
NEWS RIAS FEB 01, 2017
Boston-area acquisition creates $4.7 billion RIA

Adviser Investments buys Braver Wealth Management, creating 80-person firm

By InvestmentNews
NEWS RIAS JAN 30, 2017
Small Custodian Cover

By Jeff Benjamin
Smarter sellers, buyers bog down RIA M&A activity
NEWS RIAS JAN 27, 2017
Smarter sellers, buyers bog down RIA M&A activity

New Fidelity report calculates 104 deals last year compared to 138 in 2015, partially due to growing gaps between what buyers are willing to pay and what sellers are seeking.

By Jeff Benjamin
Steward Partners nears $5B as it continues to recruit wirehouse reps
NEWS RIAS JAN 24, 2017
Steward Partners nears $5B as it continues to recruit wirehouse reps

The firm is an employee-owned, independent partnership associated with Raymond James, and has found success with its collegial 'no-jerk policy' for those who'd like to join.

By Jeff Benjamin
Bob Oros leaving Fidelity
NEWS RIAS JAN 23, 2017
Bob Oros leaving Fidelity

The executive vice president and head of Fidelity's RIA segment is leaving the company at the end of the month.

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RIAS JAN 22, 2017
Banks, credit unions could start buying advisory practices

LPL among the firms to benefit from the expanded distribution of financial advice

By Jeff Benjamin
2016 Innovator: Shirl Penney
NEWS RIAS JAN 19, 2017
2016 Innovator: Shirl Penney

The firm he founded, Dynasty, is focused on the specialized needs of top RIAs across the country.

By InvestmentNews
RIAs could be ultimate winners if DOL fiduciary rule is repealed or delayed
NEWS RIAS JAN 18, 2017
RIAs could be ultimate winners if DOL fiduciary rule is repealed or delayed

Differentiating themselves from brokers would be easier now that debate has raised investor awareness of the role of a fiduciary

By Jeff Benjamin
Mercer Advisors buys $100M New York RIA firm
NEWS RIAS JAN 18, 2017
Mercer Advisors buys $100M New York RIA firm

Novos Planning Associates moves under the Mercer umbrella as the 22nd branch office

By Jeff Benjamin
NEWS RIAS JAN 12, 2017
Women advisers not attracting as many assets as male colleagues

Females in RIA channels especially coming up short

By Liz Skinner
TruClarity targets midsize wirehouse breakaway reps to launch new RIA firms
NEWS RIAS JAN 12, 2017
TruClarity targets midsize wirehouse breakaway reps to launch new RIA firms

From incubator relationship to back-office service provider.

By Jeff Benjamin
TD Ameritrade says trading impacted by Trump's tweets
NEWS RIAS JAN 11, 2017
TD Ameritrade says trading impacted by Trump's tweets

First-quarter volume was up 11%, in part because of president-elect's frequent social media activity

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAs merging at a record clip, more breakaways become RIAs
NEWS RIAS JAN 11, 2017
RIAs merging at a record clip, more breakaways become RIAs

Multiple forces are driving industry consolidation.

By Jeff Benjamin
RIAs embrace the collegial world of study groups
NEWS RIAS JAN 11, 2017
RIAs embrace the collegial world of study groups

From Black Friday Focus Group to the Goddesses of Financial Planning, it's about sharing ideas.

By Jeff Benjamin
Raymond James recruits Oregon adviser from Morgan Stanley
NEWS RIAS JAN 06, 2017
Raymond James recruits Oregon adviser from Morgan Stanley

Veteran adviser manages $170 million in client assets.

By Jeff Benjamin