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A recession? Financial advisers say it's right around the corner — or not
NEWS RIAS FEB 25, 2019
A recession? Financial advisers say it's right around the corner — or not

A case can be made that the economy is either headed for an imminent slowdown or still has some juice left.

As volatility rises, United Capital gives advisers crash course in alts, options
NEWS RIAS FEB 25, 2019
As volatility rises, United Capital gives advisers crash course in alts, options

Firm wants to add to advisers' tool kit so they can minimize client risk.

Now, not later: RIA custody confusion must be acknowledged by the SEC
NEWS RIAS FEB 23, 2019
Now, not later: RIA custody confusion must be acknowledged by the SEC

Recent guidance still leaves many advisers scratching their heads

Focus Financial rides RIA consolidation to 37 percent annual revenue growth
NEWS RIAS FEB 21, 2019
Focus Financial rides RIA consolidation to 37 percent annual revenue growth

RIA aggregator plans to leverage the public equity markets for continued global expansion

Dynasty Financial's Procyon Partners recruits $420-million adviser
NEWS RIAS FEB 21, 2019
Dynasty Financial's Procyon Partners recruits $420-million adviser

New York-based firm reaches $3 billion under management with latest addition.

Wirehouse culture driving the move to independence
NEWS RIAS FEB 20, 2019
Wirehouse culture driving the move to independence

Brokers are rejecting a culture driven by leaders who lack ethics and who have never been advisers.

Piper Jaffray executive joins Hilltop Securities as CEO
NEWS RIAS FEB 20, 2019
Piper Jaffray executive joins Hilltop Securities as CEO

M. Bradley Winges becomes head of Dallas-based securities firm.

Dynasty Financial Partners moving headquarters to St. Pete, Fla.
NEWS RIAS FEB 19, 2019
Dynasty Financial Partners moving headquarters to St. Pete, Fla.

The firm will maintain offices in New York, Chicago and San Francisco.

Mercer Advisors acquires $350 million Arbor Asset Management
NEWS RIAS FEB 19, 2019
Mercer Advisors acquires $350 million Arbor Asset Management

RIA firm, founded in 1996, is based in Ann Arbor, Mich.

Advisory fees push commissions further into the background
NEWS RIAS FEB 19, 2019
Advisory fees push commissions further into the background

Fee-based advice is not perfect, but most clients prefer it over a commission-based option

Investing legend Jeff Vinik gets a lukewarm reception
NEWS RIAS FEB 15, 2019
Investing legend Jeff Vinik gets a lukewarm reception

His struggle to attract assets shows how low fees and passive investing have brought star managers back down to earth.

Veteran adviser locks down a succession plan that lets him stay involved
NEWS RIAS FEB 15, 2019
Veteran adviser locks down a succession plan that lets him stay involved

Leon LaBrecque's deliberate venture into succession planning landed him and his 1,400 clients in a good place.

Ron Carson's firm sued by former client for $500,000
NEWS RIAS FEB 14, 2019
Ron Carson's firm sued by former client for $500,000

Arbitration claim accuses well-known adviser of actions that resulted in excessive fees.

In-house 'universities' gain traction as the latest RIA perk
NEWS RIAS FEB 14, 2019
In-house 'universities' gain traction as the latest RIA perk

The pursuit of talent has advisory firms rolling out structured career training, job skills, even CE credits.

Financial advisers head to cash as stocks move up
NEWS RIAS FEB 14, 2019
Financial advisers head to cash as stocks move up

Bigger cash weightings reveal a preference for safety over returns as the bull market ages

Memphis-based RIA managing $2.6 billion joins HighTower
NEWS RIAS FEB 14, 2019
Memphis-based RIA managing $2.6 billion joins HighTower

Green Square Wealth Management was formed earlier this year.

SEC commissioner Peirce wants to move ahead on advice reform quickly
NEWS RIAS FEB 12, 2019
SEC commissioner Peirce wants to move ahead on advice reform quickly

Her position indicates Regulation Best Interest and the larger rule could become final sooner rather than later, but potential litigation looms.

Christina Townsend of Pershing shares vision for RIA technology
NEWS RIAS FEB 12, 2019
Christina Townsend of Pershing shares vision for RIA technology

Custodian to shift away from proprietary fintech and focus on adviser-led experiences.

Wells Fargo rep managing $500 million in Denver joins firm's RIA channel
NEWS RIAS FEB 12, 2019
Wells Fargo rep managing $500 million in Denver joins firm's RIA channel

Mattern Capital Management will custody with First Clearing, the operations arm of Wells Fargo.

Jackson National looks to expand distribution of fee-only annuities
NEWS RIAS FEB 11, 2019
Jackson National looks to expand distribution of fee-only annuities

Insurer partners with DPL Financial's insurance network to distribute annuity products through independent RIAs.