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Which Top RIAs Have the Richest Client Accounts?

To create this ranking, we took our RIA Leaders list of the top fee-only independent RIAs, then calculated the average client account size. The results were illuminating. more »

RBC Chases Rich & Famous in U.S. Banking Do-Over

Royal Bank of Canada sold its U.S. retail bank a few years ago to PNC. The company is back with a targeted play: City National, a Los Angeles bank that has built its business targeting the rich and working with Hollywood. more »

You're Missing Wealthy Millennials, TD Survey Finds

The advisor community is misinformed in thinking this generation doesn't have wealth yet, says TD Ameritrade's George Tamer. more »

RBC to Buy Parent of Troubled RIA for $5.4 Billion

Royal Bank of Canada is ready to take another shot at U.S. banking, agreeing to buy City National in Los Angeles. more »

Did Cetera Reps Help Push Schorsch Out?

'Let's put this behind us,' a group of Cetera planners told the RCS Capital home office in the wake of allegations against founder Schorsch. more »

Scouting Report: Ohio State QB Cardale Jones Can Pass, But Can He Plan?

Jones' football prospects are certainly bright. But what about his hoped-for career as a financial advisor? more »

Savant's Big Hedge Play: Buying a CPA Firm

The deal to buy the accounting firm was directly influenced by the increasing commoditization of investment management. more »

SEC Examiners to Focus on Retirement Planning Issues

In laying out exam priorities for 2015, regulators cite mounting complexity of products and services in the retirement space. more »

CFP Board, Camardas Wait on Judge's Ruling

Judge has yet to rule on board's request for summary judgment; if granted, the parties would avert trial. more »

After Deal, EP Wealth at $1.9 Billion AUM

Southern California firm buys Moore Financial Group of Colorado. more »

Latest Succession Plan Twist: Veteran Advisor Launches Regional Aggregator

The new aggregator offering a succession plan is drawing from experience: "I fit the category, I've been in their shoes," says 60-year old Joe Heider, founder of Cirrus Wealth Management. more »