Added on August 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary: [Slideshow] A major M&A trend in the RIA market appears to be on the wane — breakaway brokers are accounting for fewer transactions as fewer brokers leave wirehouse to go independent. Nonetheless, RIA mergers and acquisitions through June 30 are on pace to sustain last year's record 130 deals, according to DeVoe & Co.'s RIA Deal Book mid-year review.
Added on August 2016 in Form an RIA
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Summary: The American Retirement Association announced Tuesday that it has picked fiduciary experts Don Trone, CEO of 3ethos, and Peter Swisher, senior vice president, National Sales at Pentegra Retirement Services to help develop ARA’s fiduciary education and best practices program for advisors.
Added on August 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Focus Financial Partners has the wind at its back in the merger and acquisition market as the aggregator of registered investment advisory firms reportedly prepares to go public.
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Summary: Sound too good to be true? Implementing a client relationship management tool (CRM) is not only a tool for acquiring and keeping clients, it is your best line of defense against the Department of Labor's new fiduciary rule. Documenting client interactions, discussions and investment recommendations is now an absolute necessity for superior client service and an regulatory defense.
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Summary: Should you hire an intern next summer? Yes, say planners who have done it, saying that it’s best if you have substantial work that an intern can do. But how do you know if your needs match what an intern has to offer?
