From ThinkAdvisor
Added on February 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: In 2016, there was a record number of mergers and transactions in the RIA industry, Schwab Advisor Services reported today, echoing other recent measures of the advisor M&A space, but Jon Beatty of Schwab says the numbers are in fact a “subplot of a bigger story: the growth of the RIA industry. Since the independent advisor space is “thriving, you’d expect M&A to follow suit,” said the senior VP of SAS in a Wednesday interview.
From Barron's Advisor Center
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Summary: Technological advances have made it possible to deliver more information to clients more efficiently than ever before. It’s a development that has many benefits but also one great potential drawback: a reduction in the amount of personal contact between advisors and their clients.
From Financial Plannning
Added on February 2017 in Join an RIA
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Summary: [Slideshow] Independence isn't for everyone. While it's demanding to run your own shop, hundreds of advisers have opted to take on the challenge — and reaped rewards. This report is a breakdown of the breakaway movement; which firms have been losing advisers, where are they choosing to go independent and how many assets are going with them.
From Financial Planning
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Summary: Most recently, an executive order was signed to halt the April 10th implementation of the Department of Labor fiduciary rule. Lawmakers are likely to continue the debate, as advocates endorse the benefits to consumers, while opponents look to revise certain provisions or repeal the ruling entirely.
From RIA in a Box
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Summary: In today’s digital world, many registered investment adviser (RIA) firms are being forced to reassess their marketing and business development plans. Like other industries, the digital era is completely rejuvenating the way entrepreneurs and business owners are developing their marketing initiatives
