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The case against gold
NEWS RIAS SEP 23, 2019
The case against gold

Some advisers shun the precious metal, arguing that it's simply a trading vehicle.

Efforts to block Reg BI likely to lead to delay, confusion
NEWS RIAS SEP 21, 2019
Efforts to block Reg BI likely to lead to delay, confusion

Investors cannot wait for the lawsuits to work their way through the courts.

Edelman Financial Engines is bringing financial planners to small 401(k) plans
NEWS RIAS SEP 20, 2019
Edelman Financial Engines is bringing financial planners to small 401(k) plans

The $212 billion advisory firm is leveraging a partnership with record keeper ADP to broaden its reach with human advisers.

Michigan RIA to pay $2.5 million for mutual fund conflicts
NEWS RIAS SEP 20, 2019
Michigan RIA to pay $2.5 million for mutual fund conflicts

Sigma Planning failed to disclose conflicts related to 12b-1 fees: SEC.

Are 401(k) advice fees headed to zero?
NEWS RIAS SEP 19, 2019
Are 401(k) advice fees headed to zero?

Vanguard's low-cost digital-only planning and investing tool will undercut many target-date funds and managed accounts.

Rockefeller Capital buys wealth firm for Silicon Valley rich
NEWS RIAS SEP 18, 2019
Rockefeller Capital buys wealth firm for Silicon Valley rich

Rockefeller Capital makes first multifamily office acquisition on the West Coast.

Wells Fargo reps managing $575 million to open RIA
NEWS RIAS SEP 17, 2019
Wells Fargo reps managing $575 million to open RIA

The Berry Group will take advantage of Wells Fargo's new RIA channel.

Private-equity firm acquires stake in Mercer Advisors
NEWS RIAS SEP 17, 2019
Private-equity firm acquires stake in Mercer Advisors

Genstar will remain an investor and partner in Mercer.

Don't just sell to the highest bidder
NEWS RIAS SEP 17, 2019
Don't just sell to the highest bidder

The decision should also take into account what the sale will mean for your clients, your employees and yourself.

SEC charges RIA with fiduciary failures
NEWS RIAS SEP 16, 2019
SEC charges RIA with fiduciary failures

Separate fee structures for unit investment trusts at the center of the charges against McDermott Investment Advisors

Vanguard offers new framework for financial advice
NEWS RIAS SEP 16, 2019
Vanguard offers new framework for financial advice

Advisers' value to clients has three components: portfolio, financial and emotional.

RIA takes dispute with Fidelity to the Supreme Court
NEWS RIAS SEP 16, 2019
RIA takes dispute with Fidelity to the Supreme Court

Plaintiffs claim firm filed a suspicious activity report to conceal its own wrongdoing

RIAs put marketing, technology and growth on the docket for 2020
NEWS RIAS SEP 13, 2019
RIAs put marketing, technology and growth on the docket for 2020

Looking past market volatility and recession threats, business owners focus on how to keep winning clients.

Advisers have much to learn about next generation clients
NEWS RIAS SEP 12, 2019
Advisers have much to learn about next generation clients

Millennials are savers — not so much investors — and other important info about this set.

Schwab to cut 600 jobs in 'challenging' economic climate
NEWS RIAS SEP 11, 2019
Schwab to cut 600 jobs in 'challenging' economic climate

The company's earnings from net interest on client cash have been squeezed by falling interest rates.

$1 billion team becomes part of fast-growing Atria
NEWS RIAS SEP 11, 2019
$1 billion team becomes part of fast-growing Atria

25-year veteran Schorn Wealth joins Atria subsidiary Sorrento Pacific.

Social media savvy advisers meet in real life at new conference
NEWS RIAS SEP 11, 2019
Social media savvy advisers meet in real life at new conference

New technology-focused event engages advisers with content mostly from other advisers.

SEC sued by seven states to kill Reg BI investment-advice rule
NEWS RIAS SEP 10, 2019
SEC sued by seven states to kill Reg BI investment-advice rule

Plaintiffs claim that the SEC's rule would undermine consumer protections and that the agency exceeded its authority in promulgating the rule.

LPL fired Mark Lamkin. Now he's fighting back
NEWS RIAS SEP 10, 2019
LPL fired Mark Lamkin. Now he's fighting back

Kentucky adviser is confident he will overcome the conflicts he's facing in life after LPL.

Adviser must pay former employer $358,000 for violating employment contract
NEWS RIAS SEP 10, 2019
Adviser must pay former employer $358,000 for violating employment contract

Arbitrator ruled that adviser was supposed to pay a fee for every former client he solicited.