Advisers Rely More on Analysts for Mutual Fund Choices
Financial intermediaries now do more than one-third of their mutual fund business in products recommended from their home office, according to a survey by kasina and Horsesmouth.
Tag: Practice management
SunGard Launches Financial Planning Tools for Advisers’ Clients
SunGard has launched MyWealthSeries, a set of online financial planning tools for advisers to offer their clients and prospects from their own Web sites.
Dabbling Out, Specializing In for MSSB Retirement Plan Advisers
As the defined contribution (DC) arena becomes more complex and competitive for financial advisers, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (MSSB) is focusing its efforts on a lineup of retirement...
Schwab Performance Lowers Fees for Portfolio Services
Schwab Performance Technologies (SPT), a provider of technology solutions for registered investment advisers (RIAs), announced changes to its pricing structure.
Terrorist Scare not Grounding Business Travelers
The attempted bombing of an Amsterdam-to-Detroit flight Christmas Day is not putting much of a crimp in business professionals’ travel plans, according to a new survey.
AXA Introduces Retirement Income Education Program for Advisers
AXA Distributors, LLC, the annuity wholesale distribution unit of AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company, now offers an educational program about retirement income planning for financial professionals.
Dow Jones Releases Information Tools for Advisers
Dow Jones & Company rolled out a new service to provide financial advisers market, investment, and practice management news and analysis.
Firm Offers Tools to Help Advisers Market to Affluent
Richard Weylman, Inc., a consultancy that helps financial businesses market to the affluent and wealthy, has launched The Weylman Center for Excellence in Practice Management, an online university...
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Reflecting on Your Practice
If life were a big card game, being an adviser would be more a game of poker than blackjack; it’s not enough to beat the dealer; you have...
FundQuest Expands Custom Reporting Ability
FundQuest said it has improved the ability of advisers to offer custom reports on demand.
Study: RIAs Still Selling amid Downturn
Merger and acquisitions (M&A) among registered investment advisory (RIA) firms has slowed, but firms are poised for resurgence, according to a new industry study.
RIAs Pump up Client Efforts
Nearly half of registered investment advisers (RIAs) reported gaining clients and improving client satisfaction in the last year, according to the latest study of how RIAs fared during...
John Hancock Updates Retirement Plan Adviser Site
John Hancock Retirement Plan Services (RPS) has launched an enhanced Web site for financial representatives to help them support clients and grow their business.
Principal Unveils Business Insurance Rider
The Principal Financial Group is now offering a business insurance rider on its Universal Life Flex policies.
Schwab Finds Half of Advisers Would Consider Independence
When Charles Schwab asked advisers outside the registered investment adviser (RIA) channel whether they’d consider going independent, almost half said yes.
Financial Advisers Somewhat Optimistic about Economy
Financial advisers are split over whether the recession has ended, according to the latest Brinker Barometer.
Lord Abbett Launches Web Site for Financial Advisers
Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC said its new Web site for advisers offers interactive content about investment solutions, market insights, and practice management.
FINRA Fines MetLife $1.2M for Failing to Supervise Brokers’ E-mail
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) said that supervisory failures at MetLife Securities allowed two brokers to engage in undisclosed outside business activities that cost clients millions of...
Fidelity Introduces Market Intelligence Program for Advisers
Fidelity Investments has rolled out a program to give financial advisers and brokers access to market intelligence and industry insights about topics such as retirement planning.