Industry

So far this year, at least 9 banks switched their investment services programs to new third-party broker dealers. One outsourced its broker-dealer operations to a TPM for the first time.

As part of a new alternative investments group, the recruits’ focus is to help customers place money into hedge funds and private equity strategies.

RIAs using digital platforms will face scrutiny about disclosure and client communications.

Nontraditional offerings are becoming critical for differentiation, says a new Schwab study. Advisers will also need to provide more services for the same fee, says Bernie Clark, head of Schwab Adviser Services.

One of the fastest growing RIAs in the industry, Mercer Advisors expands its tech expertise by bringing aboard Dave Welling, of financial software firm SS&C Technologies.

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Though the wirehouse notched impressive wins, Merrill wasn't the only firm to land elite recruits recently.

The new hires joined Merrill from Morgan Stanley.

Although revenue fell for the FP50, most firms upped their AUM.

Veteran advisers with $437M in AUM 'set out to find something different.'