SEC Votes to Change Form ADV
As if there wasn’t enough uncertainty swirling around the financial services industry at present, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) wants to make changes to...
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Kravitz Brings Operations to New York Area
Cash balance plan provider Kravitz announced it has opened a New York office to develop its business in the Northeast and serve existing customers.
Custom TDFs the Prime DCIO Opportunity
Cerulli Associates contends the growth opportunity for defined contribution investment only (DCIO) asset managers lies within custom target-date funds built for large plans (those with between $100 million...
The Hartford Launches Educational Campaign for High Net Worth Professionals
The Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc. is launching a new educational campaign to help financial advisers consult with doctors, lawyers, and other professionals on planning for retirement in...
Survey Reveals "Must-Have" Technologies
The results of a recent survey of financial advisers reveal the "must-have" technologies for running a more efficient and profitable advisory business.
Brinker Capital to Launch Absolute Return Portfolio within SMA
Brinker Capital has announced plans to launch an absolute return portfolio embedded in a separately managed account (SMA) format.
Brand is the Thing
Post-recession, asset management firms are finding that brand is key to attracting clients.
Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP Renames Retirement Unit
Schneider Downs Wealth Management Advisors, LP has announced a name change for its retirement plan division.
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The Efficient Frontier
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ReFlow Launches Index Tracking Volatility of Fund Flows
ReFlow Management Co., LLC has introduced the ReFlow Fund Flow Volatility Index (FLIX Index), designed to help mutual fund managers better understand fluctuating asset flows and their impacts...
NRP Offers Access to ADP ACCESS
ADP has announced that National Retirement Partners (NRP) has approved the marketing of ADP ACCESS’ 401(k) retirement plan product.
New Asset Management Target Market: 28 to 64?
The next target market for financial services firms should be those ages 28 to 64 who are intent on accumulating wealth for their future, which may include...
RPAG Says Tool Trims RFP Time
The Retirement Plan Advisory Group, (RPAG) has rolled out a solution that it says could cut completion time on Requests for Proposal (RFPs) from several days...
Specialized Advice a Top Priority for Wealthy Investors
June 22, 2010 – In spite of stock market rebounds and emerging signs of recovery in various economic indicators, wealthy investors have not rushed to chase performance or...
Schwab Unveils Advisor University for RIAs
June 17, 2010 – Charles Schwab has launched Schwab Advisor University, an interactive online training program to help registered investment advisers (RIAs) improve operational productivity and performance.
RIAs Continue to Pull in Clients, Show Optimism for Economic Recovery
Most (68%) registered investment advisers (RIAs) said they have increased the number of clients over the last six months, up 13% over the previous quarter, according to a...