Tag: RIA

NFP Advisor Services to rebrand as Kestra Financial; Arnerich Massena announces new CFO; Pentegra Retirement Services names regional director for upper Midwest territory; The Retirement Advantage adds sales...

Cetera Financial Group has finished developing its retirement plan solutions platform for advisers.

Following a sit-down with one SEC commissioner, CEFEX leadership predicts the regulator will propose new requirements for third-party advisory practice reviews before the close of 2016. 

The Retirement Resource Desk from IFP Plan Advisers will provide specialist support in the areas of advisory practice management, reporting and business development. 

A new cut of the Fidelity RIA Benchmarking Study shows many in firm leadership positions struggle to understand and articulate practice value. 

Industry consolidations and acquisitions aren’t likely to slow in 2016, experts note, and the announced acquisition of AIG Advisor Group by a private equity firm only strengthens the...

Many independent advisory shop owners hope to retire by the early 2020s, spelling serious opportunity for large advisory networks with the resources and vision to make selective acquisitions. 

It’s not surprising that independent advisory business owners want to keep growing their practices in 2016, but their level of confidence in the face of volatility and unfavorable...

More than 75% of asset managers expect to see an increase in RFPs, RFIs, and due diligence questionnaires in the next 12 months, according to Cerulli Associates. 

Schwab Advisor Services finds a majority of independent registered investment advisers are projecting healthy growth in the year ahead. 

Discussing a new managed account-type service with PLANADVISER, Schwab Retirement Plan Services says the offering helps advisers play a deeper role in delivering effective QDIAs. 

Most financial advice professionals feel “daunted by the task of forging their own path and the accompanying headaches,” according to research by Cerulli Associates.

The choices for retirement plan advisers to find support in the form of home office are increasing.

Cerulli outlines DCIO firms’ top concerns regarding retirement specialist adviser demographics. 

NFP scoops up two more advisory firms in the California market. 

A new asset location tool can help advisers enhance after-tax outcomes for their clients.

The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College asks what part an inheritance plays in reducing retirement uncertainty.

Financial services tech provider Broadridge Financial Solutions has been named as a preferred LPL vendor.

Brand trust is the leading driver of mutual fund purchase consideration, according to research from Cogent Reports.

Schwab’s 2015 RIA Benchmarking Survey finds 42% of RIAs have doubled their revenues since 2009.