RIAs

You Are How You Pay

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 17:57:00 +0000

If you want to attract wirehouse advisors to your RIA, you’ve got to pay them like a wirehouse.

How Savvy RIA Buyers Should Negotiate in a Seller's Market

Wed, 19 Oct 2016 18:39:00 +0000

In an RIA transaction, the buyer has more risk. Here are some things savvy buyers should consider negotiating in any deal.

The Top 10 RIAs of 2016

Mon, 17 Oct 2016 09:00:00 +0000

The top RIA firms of 2016 are ranked by the total assets under management reported on Form ADV. To make this list, firms had to be U.S.-based and serve individual investors as their primary business.

Top 100 Retail RIAs of 2016

Fri, 14 Oct 2016 17:05:00 +0000

WealthManagement.com’s “Top 100 Retail RIAs of 2016” ranking was assembled using data from Discovery Data. RIA firms are ranked by the total assets under management reported on Form ADV. To make this list, firms had to be U.S.-based and serve individual investors as their primary business.

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SEC Ramps Up Scrutiny of RIAs and It Shows

Tue, 11 Oct 2016 19:26:00 +0000

For years, consumer advocates have called for more frequent review and monitoring of RIAs; 2016 results show the SEC has, indeed, taken scrutiny of advisors to a new level.

Client-Focused FAs More Profitable Than Investment Managers

Mon, 10 Oct 2016 20:29:00 +0000

Advisors who spend more of their time on asset gathering and retention activities tend to have higher AUM growth rates and revenue growth than those focused on investment management, according to a new study conducted by FP Transitions and published by SEI.

Social Security Surprise

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Retired women surprised by their financial situations, XML Financial Group leaves LPL and car payments are killing America's wealth.

New Robo Targets Muslim Investors

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 10:00:00 +0000

Robo advisor targets Muslim investors, Envestnet Institute adds colleges and Concert advisors join Sowell Management Services.

At Second Annual Conference, XY Planning Network Grows Up

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 18:59:00 +0000

The XY Planning Network is launching its own tech tools and looking more like a TAMP.

What the Proposed SEC Rule on Continuity Planning Means for Your RIA

Wed, 21 Sep 2016 15:20:00 +0000

Katelyn Kogan and Carlos Martins

The SEC’s recent proposal requiring formalized plans will require RIAs to elevate their planning and risk mitigation efforts.