RIAs

Adding new technology is more likely to be chosen as one of the most important factors to enhance profitability.

Regulatory and industry changes are driving some advisers to rethink their business model, writes recruiter Mark Elzweig.

As volatility remains a real concern, advisers will need to continue to transition into holistic and goals-based advice.

The firm's decision has advisers and clients questioning the investment policies and maturity of the digital platform.

Social media is included in regulatory requirements.

The proposed rule would require firms to have blueprints in place for natural disasters, cyber disruptions and transitioning clients if a practice winds down.

The new recruit is joining Corient Capital, an independent firm founded a year ago by ex-Merrill Lynch advisers.

The firm bought the unit, which has over 600 advisers, as part of a $150 million acquisition deal to boost its overall broker ranks.

It’s time for professional planners, as opposed to sales agents, to define themselves accurately in the public mind. To do it, you need to use key words and phrases with crystal clarity.

LPL touts its size and scale as a plus to attract advisors, but the company's heft can also work against it, consultants say.