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Advisers say go for the gold as the perfect hedge for trade-war fears
NEWS RIAS AUG 05, 2019
Advisers say go for the gold as the perfect hedge for trade-war fears

Gold was up nearly as much as the S&P 500 was down in mid-day trading Monday.

New York RIA head sentenced to 13 years for Ponzi scheme
NEWS RIAS AUG 01, 2019
New York RIA head sentenced to 13 years for Ponzi scheme

Court also orders Hector May to pay $8.4 million in restitution.

Flood of RIA sales pushes industry toward a buyer's market
NEWS RIAS JUL 31, 2019
Flood of RIA sales pushes industry toward a buyer's market

Record M&A activity in the second quarter is seen as just the beginning.

Lightyear sells Wealth Enhancement Group to TA Associates
NEWS RIAS JUL 31, 2019
Lightyear sells Wealth Enhancement Group to TA Associates

Don Marron and the $11.8 billion RIA ride the wave of private-equity ownership.

NEWS RIAS JUL 31, 2019
Dawn Bennett sentenced to 20 years in federal prison

Former adviser found guilty of 17 federal charges, gets maximum sentence.

Median age of RIA firm principals now 49, down from 52
NEWS RIAS JUL 31, 2019
Median age of RIA firm principals now 49, down from 52

TD Ameritrade study finds lead advisers and associates also getting younger.

Super OSJ or small firm? What small and midsize practices should consider
NEWS RIAS JUL 31, 2019
Super OSJ or small firm? What small and midsize practices should consider

Some practices will seek operational assistance by joining a super-OSJ network, while others will partner with a smaller firm that may be able to offer them more personalized service.

Capital One data hack puts financial advisers on high alert
NEWS RIAS JUL 30, 2019
Capital One data hack puts financial advisers on high alert

With 100 million consumers at risk, advisers are reminding clients to follow basic cybersecurity practices.

Morgan Stanley arms reps with ESG analysis tool
NEWS RIAS JUL 29, 2019
Morgan Stanley arms reps with ESG analysis tool

The new impact quotient pairs impact objectives with investments

New twist on private equity in RIA space: Silent minority ownership
NEWS RIAS JUL 29, 2019
New twist on private equity in RIA space: Silent minority ownership

Upstart Kudu Investment Management acquires piece of a second advisory firm.

Advisers view diversity efforts as a complex, heavy lift
NEWS RIAS JUL 26, 2019
Advisers view diversity efforts as a complex, heavy lift

Survey of InvestmentNews readers shows they see upside of diversity but have limited motivation to address it.

RIA to buy $300 million fixed-income business
NEWS RIAS JUL 25, 2019
RIA to buy $300 million fixed-income business

L.A.-based Lido Advisors intends to manage First Western Financial's fund business.

Advisory firm founder carries half his clients' fees into retirement
NEWS RIAS JUL 25, 2019
Advisory firm founder carries half his clients' fees into retirement

Mohr Financial Group's unique succession plan relies on the dedication of the next generation of advisers to keep clients happy.

TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey says his exit is unrelated to M&A
NEWS RIAS JUL 23, 2019
TD Ameritrade CEO Tim Hockey says his exit is unrelated to M&A

He brushes off a question about whether his departure has to do with a potential deal with ETrade.

Texas hybrid managing $530 million goes RIA
NEWS RIAS JUL 23, 2019
Texas hybrid managing $530 million goes RIA

Austin Private Wealth had been affiliated with Ameriprise.

SEC warns RIAs to increase supervision of staff with disciplinary histories
NEWS RIAS JUL 23, 2019
SEC warns RIAs to increase supervision of staff with disciplinary histories

Examination of 50 advisory firms shows lapses in disclosure, compliance programs

Advisers react to Tim Hockey suddenly resigning from TD Ameritrade
NEWS RIAS JUL 23, 2019
Advisers react to Tim Hockey suddenly resigning from TD Ameritrade

Some worry the sudden departure signals a shift towards pushing retail products.

AssetMark IPO seen as boon for financial services
NEWS RIAS JUL 18, 2019
AssetMark IPO seen as boon for financial services

Investors pounce, driving shares of the TAMP up 19% in first-day trading

How do advisers estimate a client's longevity?
NEWS RIAS JUL 18, 2019
How do advisers estimate a client's longevity?

With Americans living till their 70s and 80s, retirement planning has given way to longevity financial planning. Find out what that involves and how advisers can help their clients prepare

Lightyear's Wealth Enhancement Group acquires $1 billion RIA
NEWS RIAS JUL 18, 2019
Lightyear's Wealth Enhancement Group acquires $1 billion RIA

The serial acquirer's latest addition is AEPG Wealth Strategies of Warren, N.J.