Tag: RIA

While most advisers offer employer benefits retirement planning services, only a quarter of clients use those services, according to research from Cerulli Associates.

While moving to independence is easier for advisers than ever before, it’s still not exactly easy.

Although growth was a little slower this past year, 84% of independent registered investment advisers (RIAs) expect to grow moderately or faster over the next five years, according...

Fee-based advisers expect growth in demand for fee-based advisory services and managed accounts, according to a survey from Jefferson National.

In an effort to grow in the mid-market space, ING's U.S. Retirement Services operations launched a series of educational roundtable discussions for mid-market retirement plan consultants and registered...

Independent registered investment advisers (RIAs) continue to report firm growth and are looking for more revenue through forming strategic alliances and recruitment, according to a survey by TD...

Scottrade Advisor Services said it introduced its Advisor Services Web platform with upgraded trading and account management resources.

Charles Schwab announced a series of initiatives it said are designed to help independent advisers grow their businesses in today's rough environment.

Just six months ago, business growth concern was the number one business concern among registered investment advisers (RIAs)—but now regulation has taken center stage.

Pershing said it expanded its suite of managed account solutions to provide advisers with access to a diverse list of money managers and a broad spectrum of managed...

Pershing Advisor Solutions announced that its registered investment adviser (RIA) customers now have access to a broader array of fixed-income investment choices.

United Capital Financial Advisers, Inc. (UCFA), launched services for its national network of advisers and regional offices.

Mutual fund assets will grow at a faster rate in the independent, regional, and registered investment adviser (RIA) channels, compared with the wirehouse, bank, and insurance channels, according...

In a new study, Pershing said advisory firms must harness human capital management to enhance operational efficiency and achieve long-term success.

USA Tax&Insurance Services (USA Tax) rolled out a system to help advisers sell managed portfolios and acquire assets under management, the company said.

Fidelity Investments said it now offers a tool for registered investment advisers (RIAs) to see how their technology stacks up against top-performing firms.

Fidelity Investments introduced a new program to help registered independent advisers (RIAs) hire, develop, and retain employees.

Charles Schwab has released a report for independent advisers, examining how some of the industry's most successful advisers manage their business.

In the last six months, 60% of surveyed independent registered investment advisers (RIAs) reported an increase in clients, many of which are coming from broker/dealers and wirehouses.

A study released by Pershing Advisor Solutions LLC found that challenges and priorities have changed for RIA firms in the last two years.