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Fired Merrill Lynch star broker Bruce Lee starts own RIA
NEWS RIAS JUL 11, 2018
Fired Merrill Lynch star broker Bruce Lee starts own RIA

The 32-year industry veteran, whose team at Merrill had $2.9 billion in assets, launches Keebeck Wealth Management in Chicago.

Michael Duffy and Happiness Wealth Management join LPL Financial
NEWS RIAS JUL 09, 2018
Michael Duffy and Happiness Wealth Management join LPL Financial

Author of books on happiness joins LPL's broker-dealer and hybrid RIA platforms.

Adviser serves Hispanic clientèle in Puerto Rico and the mainland
NEWS RIAS JUL 07, 2018
Adviser serves Hispanic clientèle in Puerto Rico and the mainland

Ten years ago, Eduardo J. Ramos started Freedom Advisory, one of just a handful of fee-only RIAs in Puerto Rico.

Even after SEC's additional guidance, custody remains complicated rule for investment advisers
NEWS RIAS JUL 06, 2018
Even after SEC's additional guidance, custody remains complicated rule for investment advisers

Compliance experts want agency to revisit regulation whose FAQs now run to 17 pages

SEI has new approach to improve technology adoption by advisers
NEWS RIAS JUL 03, 2018
SEI has new approach to improve technology adoption by advisers

Firm hopes that involving advisers in the technology design process will result in better aligned products

New digital Fidelity platform will let consulting firms bid for adviser projects
NEWS RIAS JUL 02, 2018
New digital Fidelity platform will let consulting firms bid for adviser projects

Consultants will be charged 18% of the price for each contract they are awarded as a fee for being on the platform.

When it comes to the proposed SEC advice rule, words matter
NEWS RIAS JUN 29, 2018
When it comes to the proposed SEC advice rule, words matter

The rule would create a second, non-fiduciary version of the term 'best interest.'

Wells Fargo loses $450 million hybrid to LPL
NEWS RIAS JUN 28, 2018
Wells Fargo loses $450 million hybrid to LPL

New York-based Rockline Wealth Management will use B-D and RIA platforms.

Upstart RIA uses access to alternatives to recruit advisers
NEWS RIAS JUN 28, 2018
Upstart RIA uses access to alternatives to recruit advisers

Third Seven Advisors leverages its own investment bank

Edward Jones, Commonwealth Financial top J.D. Power list of top brokerage employers
NEWS RIAS JUN 28, 2018
Edward Jones, Commonwealth Financial top J.D. Power list of top brokerage employers

In this J.D. Power survey, advisers rated their firms on qualities such as client support, compensation and firm leadership.

Trap Kloman to become president and COO of Commonwealth Financial
NEWS RIAS JUN 27, 2018
Trap Kloman to become president and COO of Commonwealth Financial

Kloman, currently the firm's CFO, will succeed Rich Hunter by year-end

Private-equity veterans build $2 billion advisory firm from scratch
NEWS RIAS JUN 26, 2018
Private-equity veterans build $2 billion advisory firm from scratch

Cresset Capital Management is adding a family office to its 1-year-old practice.

From asset manager to holistic planner
NEWS RIAS JUN 22, 2018
From asset manager to holistic planner

30-year-old Boston advisory firm rebrands as Prio Wealth and refocuses on clients.

Lessons 401(k) advisers learned from the DOL fiduciary rule saga
NEWS RIAS JUN 21, 2018
Lessons 401(k) advisers learned from the DOL fiduciary rule saga

The rule regulated what was already happening within the defined-contribution industry anyway.

Potter Financial shifts from Kestra to Commonwealth
NEWS RIAS JUN 20, 2018
Potter Financial shifts from Kestra to Commonwealth

Hybrid manages $130 million in Durham, N.C.

NEWS OPINION JUN 18, 2018
Going independent: Which business model is right for you?

Wealth managers making the transition need to pick the model that's appropriate to their needs and best serves their clients.

NEWS RIAS JUN 14, 2018
RIA sentenced to 57-month prison term for theft barred by SEC

Eric Erb was ordered to pay restitution of $5.4 million to his defrauded clients.

NEWS RIAS JUN 14, 2018
ProEquities introduces cybersecurity to protect even the least tech-savvy advisers

Developed by Entreda, the platform will ensure every computer and mobile device is secure when accessing client data.

NEWS RIAS JUN 13, 2018
United Capital's new CIO has had an 'unlikely' career path

Kara Murphy never thought she'd end up on Wall Street — or be in one of the World Trade Center towers attacked on 9/11.

NEWS RIAS JUN 12, 2018
Dynasty creates unit to help large RIAs improve operations

Dynasty Enterprise Group will focus on updating large-firm infrastructure.