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Pennsylvania RIA loses to SEC in 12b-1 fee trial
NEWS RIAS MAR 28, 2022
Pennsylvania RIA loses to SEC in 12b-1 fee trial

According to the SEC, Ambassador Advisors generated at least $777,000 in fees by investing in 12b-1 share classes when other share classes were available for the same mutual fund.

Allworth Financial acquires $991 million St. Louis RIA
NEWS RIAS MAR 25, 2022
Allworth Financial acquires $991 million St. Louis RIA

Horseman Group’s 13-member team works from three Missouri offices and serves more than 1,600 households.

Niche practice designed around women leaves nothing to chance
NEWS RIAS MAR 23, 2022
Niche practice designed around women leaves nothing to chance

Ann Alsina kicks off the Women Adviser Summit by inspiring women to find their own niche.

Raymond James adds Morgan Stanley duo managing $175 million
NEWS RIAS MAR 22, 2022
Raymond James adds Morgan Stanley duo managing $175 million

Naples, Florida-based John Patat and Joel Gravina will operate as Focus Wealth Management of Raymond James.

Retirement planning is anything but normal in a post-pandemic world
NEWS RIAS MAR 21, 2022
Retirement planning is anything but normal in a post-pandemic world

One important aspect of retirement planning that hasn’t changed — and is likely never to change — is the need for advisers to be forthright with their clients, especially about matters relating to longevity and income adequacy.

Financial advisers starting to view economic outlook as a glass half empty
NEWS RIAS MAR 18, 2022
Financial advisers starting to view economic outlook as a glass half empty

The results from the most recent InvestmentNews survey shows sentiment is turning south.

Two years later, financial services firms still searching for balance on remote work
NEWS RIAS MAR 18, 2022
Two years later, financial services firms still searching for balance on remote work

Some of the biggest brands in wealth management are trying to figure out what normal looks like, and how and whether it makes sense to bring employees back to the office.

Sanctuary Wealth takes stake in $400 million Indianapolis RIA
NEWS RIAS MAR 18, 2022
Sanctuary Wealth takes stake in $400 million Indianapolis RIA

Frank Esposito and Niki Woodworth operate as EverNest Financial Advisors.

Private Advisor Group buys $1.86 billion Minnesota RIA
NEWS RIAS MAR 17, 2022
Private Advisor Group buys $1.86 billion Minnesota RIA

The deal for Investors Financial Group suggests that Morristown, N.J.-based Private Advisor Group is in growth mode.

Wealth Enhancement buys California RIAs
NEWS RIAS MAR 16, 2022
Wealth Enhancement buys California RIAs

Napa Valley and TrueNote, which are led by Kelly Crane, oversee more than $400 million in client assets.

First rate hike since 2018 has advisers adjusting client portfolios
NEWS RIAS MAR 16, 2022
First rate hike since 2018 has advisers adjusting client portfolios

Some market watchers see the quarter-point hike as not enough to slow inflation or economic growth.

Stratos Wealth takes 25% stake in an indie practice
NEWS RIAS MAR 15, 2022
Stratos Wealth takes 25% stake in an indie practice

Robert Patti manages $280 million in Marietta, Georgia

Advisers must embrace fintech risks, opportunities to keep up with retailers
NEWS RIAS MAR 15, 2022
Advisers must embrace fintech risks, opportunities to keep up with retailers

A new report from Celent shines light on the trend of traditional retailers like Walmart migrating into the wealth management space.

Advisers flock to RIAs in the new normal
NEWS RIAS MAR 14, 2022
Advisers flock to RIAs in the new normal

The RIA channel saw a net gain of 1,530 financial advisers in 2021, while the wirehouses had a net loss of 2,065.

How bear markets wreak havoc on succession plans
NEWS OPINION MAR 14, 2022
How bear markets wreak havoc on succession plans

When the equity markets decline, as they have this year, they take the value of your firm down with them.

SEC promises not to play ‘gotcha’ in early days of new marketing rule
NEWS RIAS MAR 07, 2022
SEC promises not to play ‘gotcha’ in early days of new marketing rule

Even with a long runway — the rule became effective last May 4 with an implementation deadline of Nov. 4 — getting ready for the measure has become a top compliance worry for advisers.

SEC examines 16% of RIAs, and it's not likely to go higher
NEWS RIAS MAR 04, 2022
SEC examines 16% of RIAs, and it's not likely to go higher

The size of the agency's examination staff hasn't increased meaningfully in recent years and it can't keep up with the growth in advisers, an official said.

Cambridge Investment Research RIA faces SEC charges of misconduct, conflicts
NEWS RIAS MAR 03, 2022
Cambridge Investment Research RIA faces SEC charges of misconduct, conflicts

Cambridge says it is prepared to defend itself against the SEC's allegations.

SEC settles with City National Rochdale over conflicts of interest
NEWS RIAS MAR 03, 2022
SEC settles with City National Rochdale over conflicts of interest

The bank's RIA unit will pay $30 million into an SEC fund to be distributed to harmed investors.

Hub International acquires $8.3 billion RIA
NEWS RIAS MAR 03, 2022
Hub International acquires $8.3 billion RIA

Louisville, Kentucky-based Taylor Advisors specializes in serving financial institutions.