Articles published 12/2009
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Percolating: RIA custody roundup for 2010
New faces, new programs, new technology and new assets
December 31, 2009 at 4:23 AM
10 reasons why working during this holiday week is a good idea for RIAs
The quantity of conversations may drop but the quality rises
December 30, 2009 at 4:27 AM
Advisors: Help protect precious nonprofits by avoiding these four mistakes
Why Warren Buffett is wrong about charitable giving
December 30, 2009 at 4:27 AM
New RIAs gather assets more zealously than veterans
Established RIAs also more likely to report a decline in client base than newbies
December 28, 2009 at 4:44 AM
What RIAs need to know about health care reform
Ken Fisher offer his politically incorrect viewpoint as bill passes Senate
December 24, 2009 at 3:16 PM
We're winding down a bit over the holidays
Non-deadline projects will take precedence for 10 days
December 24, 2009 at 4:34 AM
What I learned about E*TRADE, Bank of America, Google and the Bubble Lounge during pre-holiday conversations
Just because a wirehouse broker doesn't win the account doesn't mean that another advisor will
December 22, 2009 at 4:41 AM
Why you may not be adequately covered against lawsuits
A careful review of exposure to liabilities could save your practice
December 22, 2009 at 4:28 AM
TD Ameritrade takes on Schwab with big consulting push
Smaller custodian will seek to democratize consulting advice on behalf of smaller advisors
December 21, 2009 at 4:14 AM
It’s a rent-and-hold market for stocks
Pressure to make big gains is much less if losses are minimized
December 21, 2009 at 3:06 AM
Merrill Lynch goes unmentioned as Bank of America settles on CEO choice
Krawcheck doesn't figure in, and press release neglects mention of big wirehouse
December 18, 2009 at 5:47 AM
'Unthinkable' progress was made on creating a new regulatory world for advisors in 2009
Change is in the air but upcoming Senate elections complicate prospects for 2010
December 17, 2009 at 3:23 PM
RIAs join Focus Financial with their own acquisition plans
Making purchases is much less scary with a big roll-up at your side
December 16, 2009 at 9:47 PM
SEC details new "Madoff fix" custody rules
Advisor groups relieved: no surprise audits for RIAs with third-party custodians
December 16, 2009 at 9:43 PM
Blogging: The costs and risks of hoarding your thoughts are rising
It's a new way for financial advisors to stay relevant with clients
December 16, 2009 at 4:10 AM
Should men control retirement accounts? ERISA rules say yes
Professor says 401(k) system is biased against women
December 15, 2009 at 4:24 AM
Experts open playbook on retirement plan reform
What's in the mix: eliminating loans from retirement funds, annual rollovers, self-directed Roth IRA
December 15, 2009 at 4:23 AM
Banks are hungry to buy RIAs again
The same pressures for growth and non-interest income have them shopping, albeit more cautiously
December 14, 2009 at 5:59 AM
Why the U.S. should follow China in issuing 50-year bonds
In the next 50 years, rates will likely go much higher
December 11, 2009 at 7:15 PM
Deal bottleneck in M&A caused by buyers expecting fire sale prices, report says
Quantity of deals is down but quality may be up; 2010 looks brighter
December 11, 2009 at 9:10 AM
11 steps to becoming an RIA without upsetting Merrill Lynch, the SEC or your clients
Concerns over regulatory challenges are way overblown
December 10, 2009 at 5:17 AM
Fidelity is bidding its HybridOne brand farewell
The Boston broker makes the move as Pershing's competing hybrid offering wins raves
December 9, 2009 at 6:00 AM
Deal killers for almost-breakaway brokers
How to break the dam of 60,000 wirehouse employees
December 9, 2009 at 4:54 AM
What You May Have Missed: A broker leaves UBS and loops in executive talent for his RIA
Not satisfied to be a mom-and-pop, wirehouse breakaway hires Boston Consulting Group talent out of the gate
December 8, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Stockbrokers are ready to shed their sales culture, says SEI Investments study
The fiduciary standard has literally taken root over the course of six months, advocate says
December 8, 2009 at 4:03 AM
Why a Royal Alliance champion gave up the cause after AIG made changes
Jim Warren made personal pleas to Art Tambaro but a small IBD nabbed his RIA
December 7, 2009 at 5:09 AM
First-ever RIABiz Summit
Partners flock to California to finalize plans for RIABiz Directory
December 7, 2009 at 5:06 AM
Hamburger acquisition bulks up firm's corporate practice
As RIAs grow more sophisticated, so does legal work to support them
December 4, 2009 at 4:28 AM
StrategicPoint sues Focus Financial for information
RIA claims its holding company is acting too much like National Financial Partners for comfort
December 3, 2009 at 6:26 AM
Ameriprise Financial clamps down on franchisees with new rules
New requirements and bigger fees instituted in November could put franchise ownership out of reach for many brokers
December 2, 2009 at 4:30 AM
The executive Advent bought and buried is back with a vengeance
Matt Abar's second act looks formidable, say beta clients and industry experts
December 2, 2009 at 4:29 AM
Once a haven for fee-minded wirehouse brokers, IMCA is becoming a melting pot of advisory channels
IMCA conferences -- focusing on investment, wealth management -- are the sole reason that many new members join
December 1, 2009 at 4:02 PM
Why diversification is still the go-to risk killer
The oldie is still the goodie when done properly
December 1, 2009 at 4:44 AM
[Updated] What RIAs found out about Gsphere
Clients are shocked to see how undiversified their portfolios actually are
