Added on June 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Consolidation among smaller and mid-sized firms has become a fact of life in our industry, and acquisitions are a staple of media coverage. What has received less attention has been the number of transactions in which the smaller firm seeks out a deal specifically to get out of the broker-dealer business and become an independent branch of the acquiring firm.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
