practice management
Getting Your Fare Share
Scrutiny of fees has never been more intense. What is reasonable? Ensuring your revenue stream fits your business
Tag: RIA
regulatory radar
Hidden in Plain Sight?
What do the Department of Labor fee initiatives mean for advisers?
cover story
Which Way Do I Go?
Wirehouse, independent, or other. Which business model is right for you?
Competition for Advisers Heats Up
Brokers are receiving incentives to switch firms, and the independent route is looking more attractive, according to research from Fidelity Investments and National Financial.
A Surge Ahead for Retail Wealth Management
Retail wealth management, particularly in the fee-based arena, could come out of the financial crisis much stronger, according to a recent TowerGroup report.
regulatory radar
Andrews Bill Raises Questions
Is this the end of the road for the PPA’s fiduciary adviser?
Tiburon Predicts Strong Growth Among Fee-only Advisers
The number of fee-only financial advisers has been relatively flat in recent years - there are 10,466 Securities & Exchange Commission registered fee-only financial advisers – but the...
practice management
Finding a Mate
Broker/dealers continue to add products and services to support the retirement plan adviser
cover story
The World Turned Upside Down
The current turmoil threatens broker/dealers as more advisers think about going independent—when the market improves
Advisers Planning to Increase Use of Managed Accounts
Although all advisers plan to increase their use of managed accounts, registered representatives at broker-dealer firms are twice as likely to plan on doing so.
Cerulli Report Highlights Areas for RIA Growth
The registered investment adviser (RIA) industry has grown significantly in two years, driven by growth of existing firms, new entrants to the market, and the growth of the...
Independent Advisers Experience Significant Business Growth in '06
Independent registered investment adviser (RIA) firms' assets under management grew a median of 20% in 2006 and revenues increased at a median rate of 16% during the same...