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RIAS JUN 15, 2015
The continuing growth of the RIA channel, by the numbers

Where the RIA wealth is spread out across the country, plus the 10 biggest firms

By Ellie Zhu
RIAS JUN 15, 2015
United Capital pivots away from mutual funds to proprietary asset management program

Firm sees new way to cut the middleman, product fees for clients while capturing top investment ideas.

By Trevor Hunnicutt
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 12, 2015
Finra files complaint against broker for trying to inherit $1.8M from client with Alzheimer's

John Waszolek allegedly took advantage of the client's lack of capacity to be named beneficiary of her estate, Finra said.

By Mason Braswell
RIAs join brokers in promoting securities-backed lending
RIAS JUN 12, 2015
RIAs join brokers in promoting securities-backed lending

The practice is growing quickly even beyond wirehouses, but some are concerned about the risks and conflicts of interest.

By Mason Braswell
New alt investments online platform attacks hedge fund fees
ALTERNATIVES JUN 12, 2015
New alt investments online platform attacks hedge fund fees

HedgeCoVest targets retail investors and advisers, who will be able to allocate and liquidate clients' SMAs at any time, without typical hedge fund gate provisions.

By Alessandra Malito
FINTECH JUN 11, 2015
Your opinion matters — take our tech product survey

Advisers, tell <i>InvestmentNews</i> what types of software and devices you use.

By Alessandra Malito
Want more time? Trim client investment options
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 11, 2015
Want more time? Trim client investment options

Advisers have hundreds of funds in client portfolios, research shows, an onerous amount that saps efficiency.

By Liz Skinner
Time for RIAs to break out of the cottage industry mold
OPINION JUN 11, 2015
Time for RIAs to break out of the cottage industry mold

Tips on creating a real business to attract more clients and employees

By Matt Sonnen
Why you need to think like a technology company
FINTECH JUN 10, 2015
Why you need to think like a technology company

As the digital age of finance arrives, the opportunities for you and your clients have never been more abundant.

By Eric Clarke
FINTECH JUN 10, 2015
Want to survive an SEC audit? Go paperless

Going paperless at the office is more than a nod to environmental virtuousness, it just might give advisers a leg up on SEC compliance exams.

By Alessandra Malito
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 10, 2015
SEC fiduciary push gives momentum to third-party exams

SEC Chairwoman Mary Jo White jump-started a controversial move to expand the agency's coverage of registered investment advisers: farming out exams to the private sector.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
RIAS JUN 09, 2015
Securities America snags $800 million firm from LPL

BEAM Asset Management brings over 32 advisers and $6.5 million in revenue.

By Mason Braswell
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 09, 2015
5 ways to prevent acquisition deals from going bad

There are several key variables that will help determine a positive outcome for a purchase or sale.

By Jason Carroll
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 09, 2015
HighTower drops 'network' and 'alliance' terms

Does away with &#8220;Network&#8221; and &#8220;Alliance&#8221; channel descriptors after relatively slow start

By Mason Braswell
Thinking about going independent? How to understand RIA options for your practice
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 09, 2015
Thinking about going independent? How to understand RIA options for your practice

Here are some things to think about when searching for the right business model for your practice.

By Tom Daley
BROKER DEALERS JUN 09, 2015
Cetera factor dampens M&A activity among independent broker-dealers

The ongoing woes of Cetera's parent company, RCS Capital and inflated sale prices expected to deter deals among independent broker-dealers. </br><b><i>(Plus: <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/section/specialreport/20150118/IBDREPORT2015&quot;" target="&quot;_blank&quot;" rel="noopener noreferrer">Don't miss our full 2015 Top IBD special report</a>)</b></i>

By Bruce Kelly
FINTECH JUN 07, 2015
A new way for advisers to keep up to speed on clients' life events

The online tool lets advisers ask clients questions about their biggest life changes without emailing or calling for periodic check-ins.

By Alessandra Malito
SIFMA proposes own standard for brokers to act in clients' best interests
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2015
SIFMA proposes own standard for brokers to act in clients' best interests

Proposal means to counter DOL fiduciary duty with an amended suitability standard.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
Finra launches ad campaign for BrokerCheck
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2015
Finra launches ad campaign for BrokerCheck

Critics say promoting database is worthwhile, but that it doesn't have enough information for investors.

By Mark Schoeff Jr.
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT JUN 05, 2015
Ex-NFL cornerback Will Allen accused of running Ponzi scheme

SEC alleges the NFL vet and his partner used cash from clients to fill a $7M shortfall in investor payments

By Bloomberg