Industry observers said that the delayed launch of the planning tool on BofA's mobile app will likely lead more retail consumers to its investing platform, Merrill Edge.
The increasing flow of advisors to the space makes it clear that something has changed at the regionals—and in a big way.
One of the first decisions a young financial advisor must make is where to set up shop.
EP Wealth CEO Patrick Goshtigian says the acquisition of Salt Lake City-based RIA Insight Group is another step toward his goal of becoming a "top 10" wealth management brand.
The comments came during a webinar co-presented by SIFMA and Bates Compliance on virtual office inspections.
Clare Bronfman spent millions of the family fortune bankrolling Nxivm's operations and becomes a prime example of the need for discretionary trusts in high-net-worth planning.
Just hours after closing its acquisition of TD Ameritrade, Schwab executives described plans for new tech and the combination of referral networks.
Advisors should expect changes in tech and personnel, as well as a new Texas headquarters, as the two firms begin integrating.
With nine minority investments, as of September, under its belt, the RIA is ready to welcome in more partners.