Changes Ahead for Wholesaler Teams
The latest research from global analytics firm Cerulli Associates finds that the advisory industry’s external wholesaler headcount will begin to decline through 2020.
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Investors Have High Expectations of Their Advisers
Their biggest demand is that advisers help them take a long-term view.
Heightened Scrutiny Won’t Slow IRA Rollovers
Cerulli predicts IRA assets will continue to grow strongly through 2020.
Research Expertise Can Boost Practice Performance
Cerulli says the advantages of hiring internal research analysts and investment officers are clear.
Introducing a 'Frugal' 3(38) Advisory Services
Small-plan clients can now receive fiduciary investment advice at a “frugal” price, says Frugal Financial Retirement Plan Services.
CAPTRUST Acquires MFP Strategies
The acquisition adds $5 billion in assets and grows CAPTRUST’s assets under advisement to more than $180 billion.
ProcessUnity Expands Adviser Support Services
Updated sales and compliance support capabilities from ProcessUnity now link directly with Salesforce.
Cetera Confirms Winding Down of J.P. Turner
Cetera Financial Group confirms plan to close J.P. Turner brokerage.
Open Architecture and Custom Investing Trends
Experts predict the custom institutional asset management industry will approach $3 trillion AUM by 2020.
Robo Evolution Leading to More Access to Participants
Forces are set to open the 401(k) retirement plan marketplace for advisers to better serve participants.
Robo Threat May Not Live Up to the Hype
Nearly half of financial professionals say traditional advisers brush aside concerns about robo-advisers, but LIMRA research says the technology holds potential.
Being an Information Intermediary an Opportunity for Advisers
Advisers can leverage the array of information available to clients to show their value.
Adviser Loyalty Falls in J.D. Power Survey
The J.D. Power 2015 U.S. Financial Advisor Satisfaction Study notes a drop in loyalty among financial advisers toward their investment firm employers and partners.
Towers Watson and Willis Group to Merge
An integrated global platform delivering a wide array of advice and analytics services is one goal of a merger between Towers Watson and Willis Group.
Portfolio Service Helps RIAs Enter Institutional Market
Charles Schwab released an automated investment management platform to help RIAs reach new market segments.
CLS, Riskalyze Roll Out Autopilot
An automated asset management platform from CLS Investments and Riskalyze is now live.
Looking Back to Move Ahead on Practice Tech
In a conversation with PLANADVISER, Lisa Weil of ProcessUnity shares insights gained from experience launching earlier digital tools for qualified retirement plan sponsors.
Lightening the Burden of Success
Deep thinking about work flows and client segmentation is needed to surpass the $100 million mark in assets under advisement.