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In the latest deal for Focus Financial Firm, Boston-based RIA expands footprint, sees more acquisitions ahead.

TIAA-CREF: Heritage Helping With DCIO Efforts

Managed Futures Cost Investors Profits as Fees Wipe Away Gains

Here are some of the smartest things heard -- and tweeted -- from Tuesday's conference hosted by financial advisors and bloggers Barry Ritholtz and Josh Brown in New York City.

Treasury Bill Rates Surge to Highest Since 2008 at 1-Month Sale

Hedged Equity ETFs Gain Steam

Amid a surge in consumer assets, firms that cater to high-net-worth clients have a particular advantage, Chip Roame told an audience at the Tiburon CEO Summit.

Helen Nugent, an 18-year veteran of Northern Trust, oversees a team of five sales directors across a six-state region and will drive regional professional recruitment efforts.

Federal Reserve officials reassured community bankers that they are vital to the U.S. economy at a conference in St. Louis last week, while other speakers said regulators are burdening small banks with confusing, confining rules.

A recent round of hires includes one Wells Fargo advisor with over $1 billion in assets under management.

The firm was praised for its client marketing materials at the annual Retirement Income Industry Association conference. Allianz and Principal were also honored.

Municipal analysts and strategists are looking in the health care and housing industries and at credits with intermediate maturities for potential bargains that may be created by irrational fears over the government shutdown and the debt ceiling.

The turnkey asset management platform taps executives with experience at Fidelity, Schwab and Russell Investments.

The financial advisors and bloggers -- who recently launched an RIA, Ritholtz Wealth Management -- will host their fourth annual Big Picture Conference Tuesday in New York City.

When you “wow” prospective clients you increase your chances of earning their business and earning referrals early on in the relationship. Here are 6 things you can do to "wow" prospects even before the first meeting.

ETFs Becoming the 'It' Strategy for Institutions

With the size of the exchange-traded product market expanding rapidly each year, it is important for advisors to understand exactly what they are purchasing.

The firm advises 119 families and has $540 million in assets under management.

Researchers at a Federal Reserve conference in St. Louis provided data backing small bankers' concerns about regulation and competition, though it is unclear if the findings will led to meaningful change.

Two former Morgan Stanley advisors with approximately $1 billion in assets have jumped to RBC in New York.