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RIAs, Don't Assume You're Already in Compliance With DOL Fiduciary Rule

Added on June 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: If you’re like many RIAs, you take pride in the fact that you always act in the best interests of your clients. You don’t sell high-commission products like nontraded REITs or equity index annuities. So you might be assuming that the Department of Labor’s fiduciary rule, which begins its phased implementation on Friday, doesn’t apply to you.

4 ways RIAs can protect themselves from cyberthieves

Added on June 2017 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: RIA owners can follow these four steps to get the most out of technology while protecting themselves from cyberthieves. When advisers make smart decisions about technology usage, they are engaging in a pre-emptive strike against potential fallout from future cyberattacks.

Why Your Financial Adviser May Be Moving to a New Firm

Added on June 2017 in Join an RIA
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Summary: [PODCAST] The Wall Street Journal's Michael Wursthorn discusses why financial advisers tend to switch firms, and offers tips on what clients can do should their adviser change jobs.

 

Does your RIA firm have a shelf life?

Added on June 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: In our most recent Wealth Management M&A Transaction report, we identified three core ingredients that large RIA acquirers are looking for: adding next-generation talent to their employee base, expanding into new geographies and building density in specific markets to increase scale and efficiencies.

Top 6 Technologies That Financial Advisors Are Adopting in 2017

Added on June 2017 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: As I sit through today's conference agenda at the T3 Advisor Conference in Orange County, CA., I grow impressed with the array of fintech financial advisors have at their disposal. Here is our look at the top five technologies wealth managers, and other industry professionals will be embracing in 2017 and beyond.

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