RIAs

While the nation's largest independent broker-dealer says it has no “imminent” plans to own a bank, it now can if it wants to -- thanks to the announcement of a stock distribution by two of the firm’s original private-equity investors.

Advisors are adopting new technologies to streamline processes and impress clients. But it's smart to have a backup plan in case the technology fails you, says solo advisor Dave Grant.

Clients often dream of retiring overseas for a change of scenery and lifestyle. Here’s what a handful of RIAs have to say about some of the most popular overseas retirement destinations among their clients.

Fewer RIAs this year are in the mood to sell thanks to stable growth in the markets.

The latest Focus catch is a big one: Southfield, Mich.-based Telemus Capital Partners, which provides investment management, financial planning, retirement and estate planning, life insurance and tax consulting to nearly 600 clients across the country. The firm has more than $2.2 billion in client assets.

After just a few months of running his solo practice, advisor Dave Grant has run into a good problem: how to manage a growing list of prospective clients.

Work-life balance can be difficult to achieve for some. While working on a family vacation, new solo advisor Dave Grant began to wonder if he was addicted to work. Are you?

Private Advisor Group, the largest branch of LPL Financial, has hired Abby Salameh as part of the unit’s senior executive team as it expands its advisory services.

First came the big airline mergers. Now two Dallas RIAs that focus on airline pilots have combined as well.

Solo advisor Dave Grant has been experimenting with Facebook ads for his recently launched practice. Here are some of the lessons he's learned.