Recruitment not a one-way street; a longer list means poaching within the RIA world becomes more likely

A regular contributor to RIABiz, Bob died in New York City earlier this month

The race is on as laggards adapt to new vision of the future

The TD Ameritrade fixture teams up with Spenser Segal at Actifi; he took a few yoga classes

Aggregators drive momentum in 2011

Criticized and often at the center of a business storm, she has emerged as Wall Street's problem-solver -- and she's doing it again at Merrill Lynch

Former UBS advisor will simplify the bewildering investment-related choices afforded by open architecture

But fund categories that bond investors tend to favor when 'reaching for yield' were up nicely in December

The investment industry has created a classist system of haves and have-nots when it comes to information

The high-profile startup may have passed up chance to win its case, an attorney says

More deals involving IBD advisors on the horizon as shift to fees makes combinations possible

Where snow shovels left off, laptops, iPads, iPhones, NetX360 and some forethought took over

Schwab has a 45% jump in IBD teams in 2010; others see a similar trend

Controversy and conflict emerge as SIFMA, Schwab and others begin to react

Study on fiduciary standard may be the most significant advance for investor protection in a half-century, but real progress will be made rule by rule

RIAs have the winning business model, but also more competition

Ability to allow advisors purchases of partial shares has applications in 401(k), model portfolios and investments in Berkshire Hathaway

Obama administration, SEC, FINRA, FPA, fi360, U.S. Supreme Court and SIFMA raise fiduciary bar to different heights

Fidelity Institutional Wealth Services records a $100 billion asset jump

While giving downsides for the idea of an SRO to govern advisors, the SEC opens the door for Congress to consider all options

Radio programs and commercials pose compliance complications. Disclosure helps.

A disappointment to those advocating for a financial planning profession, the study details the hodgepodge of regulation without recommending major changes

The DFA acoloyte helped take his book from idea to publishing phenomenon in six months

The recession was so deep this time around that advisors may find good talent in the bread lines

Hiring moves by advisory business firms show labor market is picking up

Having built two businesses and a $450 million book with a partner, Scott Leonard has made himself intentionally irrelevant now

A new platform for alternative assets, plus the regulatory moves expected this year also make the list

How NAV-based trading will change the market

Largest custodian opposes FINRA on heavily lobbied issue

As action moves to Congress, a flurry of meetings and Schwab's appearance

Custodians see advisory firms in hiring mode

Quick, efficient deal, aided by top investment banker, may be the blueprint for growth-by-chunks for California aggregator

Rarely seen stats shed light on whether you are more likely to win in arbitration

The deal brings it to $40 billion as the company makes a big Midwest push

Loyal custodial clients are skeptical after settlement and fraud charges

Industry insiders say they're stunned by a recent courthouse loss

New York practice executes first 'tuck-in' with addition of Steve Bogner

The rock star of the mobile world evolves into a tool for reassurance and retention

In the new year, sharpen your planning for staff turnover, prospecting, client communication

Philip Palaveev's Fusion Network finds revenue momentum and wins proselytizing advisors

Funding may derail some grand plans, but regulations roll on (and so do tax threats)

Underlying the approach: The government has provided an option to “unconvert” converted Roths

App relies heavily on HTML5, in line with the trend for portfolio management mobile applications

The first-mover edge may hold for a while for Black Diamond and Orion

Top research, analysis and marketing that help humanize the financial services business are among Pat Allen's choices

Competitors for advisors' business (like that little company, Fidelity) aren't sitting still as demand surges

Wirehouse broker demand and the TAMP's critical mass help usher in the changes

Mariner Holdings passes $8 billion of AUM; still eyeing $50 billion

David Hubbard thinks of himself as Johnny Appleseed, devising business plans to help fellow advisors grow

The challenges are obvious, but with Thong Nguyen directing the effort, the Old Money bank stands a chance in the land of nouveau riche, analysts say

The venerable institution is promising a better life but no wirehouse-style bonuses

Why that's good news for advisors, too