From wealthmanagement.com
Added on December 2014 in M&A Issues
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Summary: The firm just acquired Woodlands, Texas-based Ellis & Ellis, an RIA with $500 million in assets under management, bringing its total 2014 deals to four. But, the United Capital has become more judicious in terms of the advisory firms they bring on, said Matt Brinker, senior vice president of partner development and acquisitions.
From InvestmentNews
Added on December 2014 in Join an RIA
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Summary: Treavor Dodsworth, 23, hasn't been shy about taking on as many new responsibilities as he can at NorthWest Financial Services Inc. In less than three months, Mr. Dodsworth has tackled a variety of new tasks at the Indianapolis-based firm, whose services include charitable-giving advice and estate planning.
From Financial Advisor Magazine
Added on December 2014 in Other Ideas
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Summary: The global analytics firm expects RIAs and dually registered advisors combined will comprise 27.9 percent of total intermediated retail investor assets and 24.6 percent of advisor headcount by year-end 2018. As of year-end 2013 they made up 19.8 percent of total asset.
From Think Advisor
Added on December 2014 in Form an RIA
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Summary: Here’s how not to impress a banker if you’re a financial advisor seeking capital to build your business:Don’t say your plan is to acquire another advisory firm whose clients are paying a 1% asset management fee and you’ll now double your revenue by charging them the 2% fee you’re charging your clients.
From Advisor Perspectives
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Summary: Every year we talk about formalizing our client referral process, increasing our market presence and setting other growth-related goals. But we start January 1 without real plans in place. What can we do this December to ensure we are successful with our resolutions?
