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Mapping a momentous shift in adviser geography
With technology allowing advisers to serve clients from almost anywhere, what’s stopping them from relocating their whole operation to greener pastures?
Low-cost VA for RIAs introduced by RetireOne and Protective
The variable annuity product has mortality and expense fees of 30 basis points
Will RIAs adapt fast enough to compete? Joe Duran, Michael Kitces debate
The industry icons expressed differing views on the future of advice during InvestmentNews’ FinTech Virtual Summit
Third-quarter RIA deals break a record
Transactions during the quarter totaled 55, with many involving ‘professional’ buyers, Echelon reports
Forget the F-word — RIAs play down fiduciary standard online
A review of 45 fee-only advisers by the Institute for the Fiduciary Standard shows only 14 of them mention the term on their website homepages
B-Ds may be more likely to recommend complex products than RIAs
The NASAA report analyzed the results of a benchmarking exam taken prior to implementation of Reg BI
Trio managing $421 million at Oppenheimer launch RIA
The newly minted advisory firm, Oxler Private Wealth, has chosen Pershing as its custodian
Small RIAs delay succession planning during pandemic: DeVoe survey
Confidence has increased among respondents that the next generation can afford to buy firms
OpenInvest launches ESG reporting software
Advisers will have an easier time exposing clients to companies that meet customizable environmental, social and governance guidelines
How our response to the pandemic created a better normal
Robust communication encouraged our clients to continue with their investment strategies
RIA buyers see the consolidators consolidating
Executives from Carson Group, Creative Planning, Hightower, Sanctuary Wealth and Thrivent say M&A is here to stay
Mercer acquires $130 million RIA
Summit Wealth Advisors is based in Frisco, Colorado
Fastest growing RIAs embrace tech at higher rates: Schwab
Digital signatures and virtual client meetings were the most adopted technologies, according to the study
Hightower acquires stake in $3.3 billion RIA
Adding Frontier Investment Management brings the firm's total AUM to $56.7 billion
The hunt for mega RIAs
Independent advisers are enjoying the attention of Wall Street, where some big banks are focused on acquiring privately held assets
Creative Planning acquires $600 million RIA
Thun Financial Advisors specialize in serving U.S. citizens who live overseas
After a choppy start, RIA M&A regains momentum in 2020
More and larger deals suggests the second half could reach record levels
Mercer notches third acquisition in 5 weeks
The purchase of Denver-based M.J. Smith and Associates was partially driven by the need for a succession plan
Midwest megamerger creates $6.5 billion RIA
The combination of FormulaFolios and Brookstone brings together approximately 800 advisers operating in all 50 states, with more than 500 offices
COVID-19 tamps down pace of RIA consolidation
Deal activity is expected to pick up steam in the second half of the year
