Tag: RIAs

Competition for asset managers is fierce in the registered investment adviser (RIA) channel. 

Citi released a white paper that details issues facing broker/dealers and registered investment advisers (RIAs) with delivering services to meet recommended changes to fiduciary requirements.

Nationwide Financial Services Inc. launched Investment Solutions Builder, a web-based investment tool that allows Registered Investment Advisers (RIAs) to build and manage retirement plan fund lineups and asset...

A Charles Schwab survey of advisers at major financial firms found that more than three-fourths (76%) of those surveyed expect a continued increase in the number of advisers...

Schwab launched two platforms as part of the Schwab Intelligent Integration initiative: Schwab OpenView Integrated Office and Schwab OpenView Gateway for Salesforce.

 Envestnet Inc., a provider of wealth-management solutions for financial advisers, is acquiring Prima Capital Holding Inc.   

Beirne Wealth Consulting LLC (BWC) launched as an independent registered investment adviser (RIA).

Pioneer Investments launched a tool for registered investment advisers (RIAs) to help them comply with the new 408(b)(2) regulation.  

Tom Nally was appointed president of TD Ameritrade Institutional, the firm’s business unit serving independent registered investment advisers (RIAs).  

Independent registered investment advisers (RIAs) have access to a series of new technology assessment tools, educational content and coaching programs from TD Ameritrade Institutional.

More than three-quarters (76%) of financial advisers who moved to an independent business model report they are better off financially, according to a Fidelity Investments study, “Fidelity Insights...

Registered investment adviser (RIA) deals increased in 2011 despite a decline in the overall number of deals, according to an industry-wide RIA mergers and acquisitions transaction report from...

Pershing Advisor Solutions developed a new guidebook called Developing a Sustainable Business and Succession Plan: An Independent Advisor’s Guide. 

Whether advisers are heavily, moderately or lightly invested in the retirement plan space, all are hoping to capture more plans in 2012.  

Virtus Investment Partners is expanding its sales force with a new team to focus on the independent broker and registered investment adviser (RIA) channels. 

The day after launching his own mergers and acquisitions consulting firm, Dave DeVoe hit the road to meet with his first client.  

Charles Schwab has unveiled several enhancements to its technology offerings that support independent registered investment advisers (RIAs) at its annual conference in San Francisco.

Research from asset management firm American Century Investments indicates the use of alternative investment strategies by financial intermediaries is widespread and growing.  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) selected Andrew J. Bowden to be Associate Director of the National Investment Adviser/Investment Company Examination Program.

Vestmark, a provider of advisory solutions and wealth management technology, has enhanced its VestmarkONE platform.