Strong profits from asset fees and potential regulatory changes are keeping most wirehouse reps in their seats, as the firms have mostly maintained their adviser forces since the third quarter of 2011.<br><i>(Plus: <a href="http://www.investmentnews.com/article/20131031/FREE/131039980">Wall Street's pay gloom</a>)</i>
They help advisers customize individual portfolios, and can aid in the client conversation.
This version lets RIAs use their own branding; apps can be submitted to Apple or Google stores.
Internal rate of return on these businesses, in order to justify their capital outlay, will be the true measure of success. And their angel investors will pull the plug if they don't deliver.
To be referable to the clients of CPAs, you need to be recognized as being a top 2% financial adviser. Are you?
'Millionaires of Tomorrow' are uneasy about money and must be treated differently than their elders.
For recruiting firms and advisers who are considering a transition, the topic of compensation is always paramount.
<i>InvestmentNews</i> is beginning its search for the best and brightest among the advice industry's up-and-comers.
The SEC requires advisers to provide the best execution for their clients' trades. This obligation is an evolving standard that necessarily involves a “facts and circumstances” analysis.
Why is now a good time to consider marketing to physicians? Frankly, because many physicians qualify as high-net-worth investors and have cash to invest.
When it comes to building your advisory practice, Scott Hanson says that you'll greatly accelerate your growth by partnering with highly trained customer service representatives.
Software can add efficiency and reduce personnel hours. Everyone knows that. But there are other significant savings to be gained from automation
With investors of all asset levels attracted to self-directed trading platforms, advisers need to keep up with all the do-it-yourself online offerings because the DIY channel is mainstream.
More owners working out deals with junior advisers to take over their practices.
Small firms look to flexibility, succession planning and culture as key differentiators in recruiting.
As we close the books on 2013, most firms have long since set their recruiting goals for 2014. In the process, many have asked where our team saw transitioning advisers moving in 2014.
A new paper by Wade D. Pfau and Michael Kitces turns conventional retirement income strategy on its head.
Advisers are reluctant to pursue political careers thanks to concerns about compliance issues and fear of alienating their clients.
