In this section we present key findings and insights from our survey questions on practice management and operations, including services offered, the most time-consuming activities, professional designations, custody relationships and documentation trends.
The private equity push into wealth management continued yesterday as Los Angeles-based Westmount Asset Management closed on its investment in Rosemont Investment Partners. Terms of the financing were undisclosed, but Rosemont, a private equity...
Not only are more advisors using social media for business purposes, but more are making it a priority. According to a Socialware survey of nearly 150 FAs on their use of social networking sites, 40 percent of advisors said they’re making...
Financial planning activities are playing a growing role in the service offerings of registered investment advisors. An annual survey of the RIA industry by the Investment Adviser Association and National Regulatory Services shows that 41.4...
Vancouver—“Man, I got so much going on—all good stuff—but sometimes I’m not certain which way to turn,” Larry mused. Then, with a bit more honesty, he added, “Maybe I’m like most financial advisors and am easily distracted. I guess I need help...
For years, stockbrokers have routinely stepped over the regulatory boundary that divides traditional brokerage activities from investment advisory activities. By taking advantage of regulatory loopholes, brokers have been able to offer investment...
The fastest-growing wealth management market in the nation got a jolt yesterday as two top advisors bolted the well-established Houston firm Sanders Morris Harris Inc. to join upstart cross-town rival U.S. Capital Advisors...
