Portfolio

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.

A new line of mutual funds can help retirees manage their RMDs – which many fail to take – and avoid the hefty penalty.

From setting fees to compliance scares, veteran planners advise new RIAs on what to consider when launching a firm.

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.

The proposal comes as the gap between elevated Indian asset prices and anemic earnings growth spurs warnings of unfettered optimism in Asian markets.

Money’s not leaving the markets, but rather moving in an “old fashioned” rotation that favors value stocks and small-caps at the expense of tech.

Automate mundane tasks to concentrate on the personalized service that a client values the most, industry experts say.

The new hires joined Merrill from Morgan Stanley.