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No, DOL Fiduciary Rule Not Driving Advisors Away From Firms: Brian Hamburger

Added on February 2016 in Form an RIA
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Summary: The market for breakaway advisors “has never been more ripe,” but that’s not due to the Department of Labor’s fiduciary proposal, says Brian Hamburger, managing director of MarketCounsel, a consulting firm that helps those advisors set up their own RIA shops.

Voices: Adviser Teams Need a Strong Leader as They Go Independent

Added on February 2016 in Form an RIA
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Summary: Company chiefs should highlight the advantages of independence and be prepared to reassure staffers who are uneasy (requires Wall Street Journal Online account to read full article) 

To RIA or Not? The Indie Advisor's Most Pressing Dilemma

Added on February 2016 in Form an RIA
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Summary: Once you’ve decided to go independent, the next question is whether to set up your own RIA or join an existing firm. It’s worth making the effort to explore both options to ensure that you’re solving today’s needs without compromising your career goals in the coming decades.

What You Need To Go Independent - Revisited

Added on February 2016 in Form an RIA
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Summary: my blog about going independent back in October 2013, I created a fictitious place called Independence and I created a packing list for all those headed there. The last instruction in my guide was “if you need anything else, you can pick it up when you get to Independence.”  Now after two-and-a-half years in Independence, I know what additional items I need to buy.

Fidelity Reveals Plans For Multi-Custodial Advisor Technology Hub

Added on February 2016 in Form an RIA
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Summary: In the escalating battle for control of the technology hub used by registered investment advisors, Fidelity Investments has a new weapon that may turn the tides.

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