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RIA Industry Is Going Strong, But Advisors Should Avoid Complacency, Says Schwab Executive

Added on July 2015 in Thought Leadership
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Summary:The RIA industry is on a growth trajectory that shows no signs of slowing, registered investment advisors attending a Schwab annual conference were told on Thursday.

Why Mega Teams Choose RIAs

Added on June 2015 in Form an RIA
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Summary: The landscape for a financial advisor or team that is contemplating independence is abundant with opportunity. The newest development to take shape in this niche is the size of the teams moving to the registered investment advisor arena.

The Price of Independence

Added on June 2015 in Join an RIA
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Summary: Semantics are important. When referring to oneself as an independent advisor, do you mean you are an independent business owner, independent in your ability to select technology and platforms, independent in your ideas and recommendations to clients, or independent from direct supervision.

More advisers simulating SEC exams to expose gaps before regulators come knocking

Added on June 2015 in Form an RIA
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Summary: About 52% of advisers have had internal staff or a third party run their firms through a simulated examination of the kind that the Securities and Exchange Commission conducts periodically of advisers, according to a survey by the Investment Adviser Association in April and May.

Technology a Top Priority For RIA Growth

Added on June 2015 in Thought Leadership
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Summary:  Independent registered investment advisors are optimistic about the state of the industry after a six-year bull market, according to new research from Charles Schwab Advisor Services, and firms named the adoption and integration of new technology as their top priority for growth over the next five years.

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