World Investment Advisors Acquires $3.5B Raymond James Team
Wealth Management
JULY 17, 2024
Fresh off a rebrand, World Investment Advisors adds Boston Harbor Wealth Advisors, as it continues to build out its wealth business.
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Top Strategies for Registered Investment Advisor Marketing
Midstream Marketing
OCTOBER 30, 2024
Introduction In today’s changing finance world, registered investment advisors (RIAs) must comply with the provisions of the marketing rule, including entering into a written agreement, and must not include any untrue statement of a material fact to stand out from others. This new rule gives a clear guide for advisors to follow.
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How Many SEBI-Registered Research Analysts and Investment Advisors Are There in India?
Trade Brains
AUGUST 17, 2024
Recently, Nithin Kamath, Co-founder of Zerodha, a leading stockbroker in India, highlighted a significant challenge in the Indian financial market: the relatively low number of SEBI-registered investment advisors (RIAs) and research analysts (RAs). In fact, the number of registered RIAs appears to be declining.
Registered Investment Advisors - Turning Autumn Into Assets: Strategies for October’s Bounty
Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 6, 2024
For registered investment advisors and others who provide financial advice, autumn is the start of a season loaded with opportunity.
Becoming a SEBI Registered Investment Advisor: A Complete Guide
International College of Financial Planning
JUNE 14, 2023
Are you passionate about investments? If so, you can turn your passion into a profession by becoming a SEBI-registered investment advisor. SEBI has introduced guidelines for individuals aspiring to become investment advisors in India. This blog post will provide all the necessary information on this topic.
Navigating the Broker/Dealer vs. Investment Advisor Landscape
Tobias Financial
DECEMBER 22, 2023
In the ever-evolving world of finance, understanding the intricate differences between broker/dealers (BDs) and independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) is paramount for consumers seeking trusted financial guidance.
Navigating the Broker/Dealer vs. Investment Advisor Landscape
Tobias Financial
DECEMBER 19, 2023
In the ever-evolving world of finance, understanding the intricate differences between broker/dealers (BDs) and independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) is paramount for consumers seeking trusted financial guidance.
Registered Investment Advisors: Strategies for Growth and Differentiation
Advisor Perspectives
MAY 23, 2024
The promise of independence is luring more and more advisors to the Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) channel. RIA headcount has grown rapidly over the past decade and by 2027, Cerulli estimates that RIAs will control nearly one-third of intermediary asset market share.
Communicating With Your Investment Advisor
Mullooly Asset Management
JUNE 30, 2022
In this week’s podcast, Tom and Casey discuss how crucial communication is for the investment advisor-client relationship. We take a different investment approach when money is needed in the short-term vs. growing it over the long-term.
How to Avoid Common Investment Mistakes by Becoming an Investment Advisor?
International College of Financial Planning
JULY 31, 2023
Let’s explore the role of investment advisors in helping individuals avoid these pitfalls and make informed decisions. By becoming an investment advisor, you can assist others in achieving their goals and strengthening your own financial journey. By diversifying investments advisors can help with asset allocation.
Why Your Investment Advisor Should Be Transparent
Mullooly Asset Management
OCTOBER 20, 2022
In this week’s video, Tom references a survey done by AARP that shows 45% of people would rather go to the dentist than meet with an investment advisor. People deserve complete transparency when working with an investment advisor.
Difference Between Investment Advisor & Financial Planner: Which Is Right for You?
International College of Financial Planning
MARCH 24, 2024
Understanding the nuanced differences between an investment advisor and a financial planner is vital for individuals in India aspiring to carve a niche in the financial sector. Work Profiles: Diving Deeper Investment Advisor: Investment advisors are specialists who focus on the nuances of investment opportunities.
An Investment Advisor Takes Another Look at Life Insurance
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
A sensible move for both the firm and its clients?
An Insight into Investment Advisor Courses and Training Programs
International College of Financial Planning
NOVEMBER 10, 2021
There is great demand for Investment Advisor professionals in India and here we look at the various Investment Advisor Courses and Training Programs that you can take. The demand for Investment Advisors has been constantly rising over the last two decades.
Schechter Investment Advisors: Long-Term Allocators With Direct Indexing at the Core
Wealth Management
MAY 9, 2024
Aaron Hodari, the chief investment officer at Schechter, provides a peek inside the $3.45 billion RIA’s moderately aggressive model portfolio.
Prime Capital Investment Advisors: If It’s Not In Salesforce, It Didn’t Happen
Wealth Management
MAY 9, 2024
CFO Brian Dillbeck explains how deep integration within the CRM of the $24.4 billion AUM firm makes client data easy to access.
Adviser links: time and space
Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 21, 2024
(youtube.com) The biz Schwab Advisor Solutions will look to boost revenue, just not through custody fees. riabiz.com) XYPN Planning Network has launched a new registered investment advisor corporate affiliation model, Sapphire. thinkadvisor.com) Advvvisortech Vanilla just raised a new round of capital.
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Prime Capital Investment Advisors Adds Goldman Sachs as Custodian
Wealth Management
MAY 17, 2023
After growing nearly 800% in five years, PCIA plans to move about $1 billion in client assets to Goldman Sachs to improve custodial services and access.
Corporate Transparency Act: What State-Registered Investment Advisors Need To Know
XY Planning Network
DECEMBER 11, 2023
Unless your firm is registered with the SEC, your business is likely subject to the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act. This post dives into key details and what you need to know as we head towards 2024 to ensure you’re compliant.
Prime Capital Investment Advisors Buys Cornerstone Comprehensive Wealth Management
Wealth Management
MARCH 9, 2023
With $400 million in assets, Cornerstone is the 15th acquisition in PCIA history and builds on roughly 500% growth in just five years.
Abry Partners Takes Minority Stake in Prime Capital Investment Advisors
Wealth Management
JULY 12, 2023
Executives say the funding will fuel the next stage of growth for PCIA, which has already expanded assets by some 700% since early 2018.
Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (September 21–September 22)
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Further, the survey showed the continued predominance of the AUM fee model amongst state-registered firms (at the same time, more than half of firms said they charge on a fixed-fee or hourly basis, suggesting many firms utilize multiple fee models) and identified the most common areas of regulatory enforcement during the year, with failure to register (..)
Equitable Buys Bank Subsidiary Penn Investment Advisors
Wealth Management
AUGUST 19, 2022
The $600 million acquisition advances Equitable’s wealth management growth strategy.
Good Preparation Leads to a Good Audit Experience: What to Expect from Your Investment Advisor
Brown Advisory
APRIL 20, 2022
Good Preparation Leads to a Good Audit Experience: What to Expect from Your Investment Advisor mhannan Wed, 04/20/2022 - 06:03 After an extended period of strong returns that began in 2009, many not-for-profit (NFP) organizations find themselves increasingly challenged to earn the traditional target of an inflation-adjusted 5% annual spending rate.
Prime Capital, Pensionmark Rebrand
Wealth Management
JULY 12, 2024
Effective immediately, Prime Capital Investment Advisors will become Prime Capital Financial, while Pensionmark rebrands to World Investment Advisors, a nod to its parent company.
A Boomer Couple Interviews Investment Advisors
Wealth Management
MARCH 8, 2023
Listening to what they say and watching for how they say it.
Adviser links: picking up the phone
Abnormal Returns
OCTOBER 16, 2023
wiredplanning.com) Daniel Crosby talks with Matt Reiner partner at Capital Investment Advisors about the future of financial advice. Podcasts Brendan Frazier talks with Meghaan Lurtz about re-engaging with existing clients. standarddeviationspod.com) M&A Are smaller RIAs at risk because of national, full-service firms?
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RIA Roundup: Retirement Plan Biz Brings $5.6B AUM to OneDigital Investment Advisors
Wealth Management
APRIL 14, 2023
OneDigital acquired Huntington National Bank’s 401(k) and retirement plan business this week, while Clearstead Advisors picked up local firm CLS Consulting. The Mather Group and NewEdge Wealth both announced key hires.
$1B New Jersey Firm Leaves Osaic for LPL Financial
Wealth Management
JULY 24, 2024
Investment Advisors Financial Group sought more autonomy, which led them to the IBD. It’s the latest team to leave Osaic after the firm’s rebranding from Advisor Group.
Bluespring Acquires $1.35B Rodgers & Associates
Wealth Management
JULY 31, 2024
based registered investment advisor with over $1.35 Rodgers & Associates Wealth Advisers, a Lancaster, Pa.-based billion in client assets and 25 employees.
Private Credit Sells Funds for Small Investors as Big Ones Balk
Wealth Management
AUGUST 2, 2024
Interval funds are being pitched to registered investment advisors as an easy-to-sell entry into direct lending.
Captrust Reaches $1T in Client Assets
Wealth Management
JULY 30, 2024
The milestone validates Captrust’s business model and growth of the registered investment advisor space.
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How to Find a Fiduciary Financial Advisor
Darrow Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
For non-fiduciary financial advisors, recommendations may only need to be suitable , not necessarily in the client’s best interest. Hybrid firms can switch between their status as a registered investment advisor and brokerage, which can be problematic for individuals seeking unbiased financial advice.
More Firms to Pay $79M To Settle SEC Off-Channel Communication Charges
Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 29, 2023
The firms, ranging from broker/dealers and dual registrants to affiliated investment advisors, include Interactive Brokers, Nuveen Securities and Baird, among others, and are similar to 2022 charges against Wall Street firms resulting in $1.1 billion in collective penalties.
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Osaic Picks Up $360M Midwest Team From Cetera
Wealth Management
MARCH 7, 2024
Cornerstone Advisors, a Baxter, Minn.-based based team with about $360 million in client assets, joins from Cetera Investment Advisors.
TLT Flow Analysis: A Deep Dive Into Demand for One of 2023’s Most Popular ETFs
Wealth Management
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Much of these inflows into TLT can be attributed to a combination of ETF model providers and the registered investment advisor community.
Six Important Legal Steps to Take When Starting an RIA
Advisor Perspectives
OCTOBER 8, 2024
Whether you’re transitioning from another firm or starting from scratch, setting up your own independent registered investment advisor (RIA) firm is a tremendous opportunity that can provide higher earning potential, freedom, flexibility, and the opportunity to build a legacy.
MiB: Meir Statman on the Intersection of Finance & Life
The Big Picture
AUGUST 9, 2024
Named one of the 25 most influential people by Investment Advisor, his breakthrough book, “ What Investors Really Want , ” changed how we view investor motivations. This week, we speak with Meir Statman , the Glenn Klimek Professor of Finance at Santa Clara University.
An RIA-Friendly Life Insurance Strategy for Retirement Security (Part Two)
Advisor Perspectives
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
In the first installment of this series, I pledged to unveil a retirement strategy with such merit that it warrants widespread adoption by the investment advisor community. Let's delve into the compelling case for this approach.
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Goldman Sachs’ Adam Siegler to Lead Firmwide RIA Strategy
Wealth Management
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
Despite Goldman Sachs’ sale of its Personal Financial Management unit, the Wall Street firm says it’s doubling down on serving registered investment advisors. “We We don’t want to compete with RIAs. But we want to serve RIAs,” said a Goldman Sachs exec.
Mindy Diamond on Independence: Two Perspectives on Private Equity and RIAs
Wealth Management
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
Mark Copeland, founder of Signature Estate & Investment Advisors and Ben Prigal, vice president of Reverence Capital Partners, discuss the value of partnership between private equity and RIAs.
Empowering Employee Advisors Who Struggle With Business Development By Narrowing Them Into A Niche
Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 14, 2024
Independent Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) often face significant challenges in attracting advisors who can proactively generate new business.
What to Consider When Selling Minority Stakes in Your Advisory Firm
Advisor Perspectives
JULY 2, 2024
In this article, I will explore the key considerations for investment advisors when selling a minority interest in their firms to maximize the likelihood of success. I discuss how to choose the right investor, provide a blueprint for the process.
Do What You Say You Will and Be Who You Say You Are
NAIFA Advisor Today
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Glenn Crawford is a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst (CDFA®) and a licensed insurance agent holding a Series 65 Investment Advisor Representative distinction. His mission is to support better financial outcomes for clients by educating, enabling, and empowering them to make sound decisions about their financial well-being.
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