Here are some of the biggest ways in which our world has changed and the implications for all of us, and some questions we should all ask ourselves from time to time.
Issue criticized by brokers back on agenda after July bump.
Brightscope, Spaulding Group seek comment on paper outline GIPS alternative.
Deal expands firm's footprint in Chicago area, boosts AUM to $3.7 billion.
Wealth Enhancement Group, which has $3.7 billion in AUM, has nearly doubled its assets since 2007.
Bill Schwartz, an independent adviser who broke away from Merrill Lynch, says he understands why advisers stayed at wirehouses five or 10 years ago. But today, the game has changed.
A new study finds the number of independent advisers grew at 8% per year versus the industry's overall loss of 1.2% advisers per year.
Adding key person to run day-to-day business so advisers can focus on clients, prospecting.
Advisers who compare themselves to the competition have a better chance of staying ahead. Check out eight ways to get ahead and stay ahead.
Torrance, Calif., based firm has expanded into San Diego and Orange County, and has bigger aspirations
Focus Financial is part owner of acquirer Colony Group.
PlanMember Financial's 400 reps work with school district, nonprofit retirement plans.
Says of firm's new refund plan: 'It's about time somebody stepped up.'
NetX360 will now offer portfolio management and re-balancing solutions from Blaze Portfolio and Portfolio Pathway, as well as Laser App forms management and configuration tools. In addition, NetX360 users will have access to Ebix Smart Office CRM software via a single sign-on.
Nearly half of advisers surveyed expect online providers to be one of their top three competitors for assets in five years
Problem is, the move is pushing up compensation expenses.
There's a lot of talk about advisers' needing to find a transition plan, and many options are presented to them, including selling to a bank, junior advisers, a peer or the ubiquitous “roll-up.” But there are fundamental questions that must be asked.
