Broker-dealers are no longer considered a necessary step on the road to RIA, says Bernard Clark, head of the adviser services division at Charles Schwab.
Commission and Finra are concerned that brokers are steering investors into higher-fee accounts.
Acquiring clients can be a winning growth strategy, particularly for young advisers.
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Few things are more deflating than coming back from a very productive trip and having to fill out expense reports, but with Finra cracking down it is essential to find the right tools to protect you and your business.
Certain clients will be entitled to get back a quarter's program fees.
Client assets under administration rose 15% to $447 billion; 'positive net flows and strong equity markets.'
Employee benefits and tax, retirement and estate planning must be discussed under Finra rule, compliance expert says.
Many advisers have plateaued and now derive their growth from stock market performance and occasional referrals. Some are happily where they want to be, but more frequently, it has “just happened.” Why is it that these firms that once grew so fast have slowed down?
But only the temperatures are negative, as advisers shrug off nasty weather and get to work.
Interest, re-balancing and diversification will top the list of agenda topics for most discussions with clients, advisers say.
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Mutual fund giant Vanguard teases research showing four areas advisers can add measurable value.
Firm has 1,500 affiliated registered reps and advisers; $32B in client assets.
While there's a perception that transitioning to independence commences and concludes in one fell swoop, in reality it unfolds in three distinct phases over a multiyear period.
Former wirehouse exec replacing Kornreich, who will focus on finance, M&A.
As client relationships become more complex, successful firms are embracing smarter ways to manage them.
Clients of advisers saw some stock gains, but bonds held them back, website for investors finds.
David Lee Roth, former lead singer of Van Halen and the quintessential decadent rock 'n roller, knows a thing or two about business.
