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Summary: There are a lot of figures that get thrown around about attracting new clients in the advisory industry. One that we frequently hear at InvestmentNews Research is that approximately 70% of a typical advisory firm's new business is referral-driven.
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Summary: Janice Hobbs remembers with mixed emotions when Barron's named her as one of its top-ranked financial advisors in 2008. It was great news, but it also meant that she had to speak before a large audience at the awards ceremony
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.
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.
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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.
