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Targeting CPAs for referrals requires careful approach
It's as much give as take in these valuable relationships.
Finding succession solutions under your nose
More owners working out deals with junior advisers to take over their practices.
UBS sees recruitment pay off in the fourth quarter
With a year-end windfall of veteran advisers, the firm topped off a year of big gains. Check out how UBS stacks up against the other wirehouses.
Schwab to give unhappy clients a fee refund
Certain clients will be entitled to get back a quarter's program fees.
Raymond James net revenue for fiscal first quarter hits record, up 7% from a year earlier
Client assets under administration rose 15% to $447 billion; 'positive net flows and strong equity markets.'
Advisers brave polar vortex’s brutal cold
But only the temperatures are negative, as advisers shrug off nasty weather and get to work.
Financial advisers can add 3 percentage points to client portfolios: Vanguard
Mutual fund giant Vanguard teases research showing four areas advisers can add measurable value.
Advised investors underperformed self-directed ones in 2013, SigFig data show
Clients of advisers saw some stock gains, but bonds held them back, website for investors finds.
Tech that boosts business value
Financial advisers become successful by focusing on building their practices — not by planning how they’ll leave them.
Big miss: Advisers seldom discuss retirement living arrangements with clients
Housing discussion an opportunity for advisers and important for clients, Legg Mason says.
Advisers differ on whether in-house investment management is a plus
Brodeski says advisers should advise; Carson insists that it's possible to generate alpha.
LinkedIn disrupts adviser recruiting
Has LinkedIn changed recruiting at advisory firms? Openings that firms had previously hired third-party recruiters to fill are now routinely posted on LinkedIn, and large companies employ in-house recruiters who scour LinkedIn for candidates.
What’s in a firm name (or rename)?
Advisers take unique routes to find a meaningful name to carry through the ages.
Legg Mason hires Wells Fargo exec to head acquisitions
After five years of net acquisitions, Legg Mason hired Thomas Hoops from Wells Fargo & Co. to head business development as the firm seeks to expand its products and make acquisitions.
Convergent pushes for growth in millionaire market
The firm, which previously focused exclusively on ultra-high-net-worth clients, has added an executive and created a platform.
Fast and Furious and…wealth management?
The driver of the car that killed actor Paul Walker was a Merrill Lynch wealth manager and had been named a top adviser in 2010, 2011 and 2012.
Last-minute scramble to save on taxes: A couple oldies-but-goodies and a few interesting new ideas
Decisions clients make in the next four weeks can make a significant difference in their annual tax bill.
Smart advisers, smart machines
Brian A. Hunter says that technology is important, but it is no substitution for what people can do…
Ritholtz, Brown launch RIA
Barry Ritholtz and Josh Brown have launched their own independent investment advisory firm, the financial advisers said last…
Group floats new performance standards for retail advisers, CFA Institute pushes back
Brightscope, Spaulding Group seek comment on paper outline GIPS alternative.
