Updated Saturday, March 8, 2014 as of 9:15 PM ET
LPL Financial says the pace of new advisors affiliating with the firm has slowed from the levels of late 2013 "in part due to disruptive weather," according to Reuters. In addition to frigid weather canceling meetings with prospects considering joining from other firms, a bank with about 40 brokers dropped
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In particular, the commission is looking for cases when advisors trade on behalf of clients without written disclosure and consent, or fail to process a trade on the most favorable terms for their clients, says an enforcement division co-chief. more »
The advisor groups advocating for SEC vs. FINRA oversight of the RIA sector are turning their lobbying efforts away from the House. more »
The focus on dual registrants grows out of concern that the different compensation structures of the two business lines can create conflicts of interest and potentially harm investors, according to an SEC director. more »
'The average deal was a $1 billion or more RIA buying a mid- or smaller-size firm, a classic tuck-in,' says Jonathan Beatty of Schwab Advisor Services. more »
Bank executives expect to boost revenue from their wealth management practices 25% or more in the next five years, with some anticipating a 35% contribution to total bank revenue. more »
"We're seeing more inquiries like this," says Dynasty president and CEO Shirl Penney. "As the opportunity presents itself, we think more teams will see the advantage of joining to achieve scale, size and get more bang for their buck." more »
Broker-dealers have managed to control the terms of the regulatory debate. Advisors: It's time to watch your language. more »
More emphasis on incentive pay, bonus pools and flexibility as firms scramble to lure and keep talent. more »
Lack of scale and the heavy investment wealth platforms require may have prompted the bank holding company to sell its RIA business, says one industry consultant. more »
Esther Stearns is working with financial software maker Guide Financial in its quest to "carry the NestWise torch." more »
As four officials begin terms as volunteer chairmen of CFP Board councils, a former panel chairman highlights the challenges they may face. more »
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