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'Hey, Google, check my Charles Schwab portfolio?'

The acquisition of M.J. Smith and Associates is part of a transition strategy for the RIA’s founder.

This year, J.D. Power measured advisor satisfaction at both the employee and independent firms.

'Ameriprise evolved to become a leader in supporting independent advisors,' says Divisha Kapur, who joins the firm’s independent arm.

The firm will launch four actively managed equity ETFs this year, with plans to cover other asset classes over time.

CenterPoint Wealth Advisors' partners liked the fact that LPL doesn't sell proprietary products or investment banking products.

Cy has been upgraded to include several separately managed account strategies.

The Oregon Community Credit Union team, which oversees $340 million in client assets, has affiliated with Priority Financial Group, a Phoenix-based hybrid RIA and super OSJ of Securities America.

The SEC charged Temenos Advisory and its CEO in July 2018 for putting $19 million of elderly clients’ retirement savings into four risky, illiquid private placements, without conducting the proper due diligence or disclosing the risks.

The move to sell was part of ClearRock’s business continuity strategy.