Articles published 10/2011
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Schwab and T. Rowe Price finally strike a OneSource deal with help from an ex-Fido exec
Scott David has only just arrived at the Baltimore mutual fund giant from Fidelity in May and he's already pulled off a coup that was 20 years in the making
October 31, 2011 – 12:39 AM
Fidelity gives its execs a one-day crash course in RIA practice management
As a harbinger of a bigger initiative, the financial services giant called Mssrs. Skiles, Welling, Hurley and Rogers to a room in Boston
October 31, 2011 – 12:37 AM
Five scary investment scenarios (and the likelihood that they will occur)
The goblins still still lurk despite the massive October rally
October 31, 2011 – 12:25 AM
What is the value proposition of a financial advisor -- and how is a budding RIA culture upping the ante?
It goes to people's relationship with money
October 28, 2011 – 2:56 PM
John Valentine has a NFL and Chevron-heavy client list but his RIA's growth was modest -- until now
The San Ramon, Calif. firm is getting down to the nuts and bolts of expansion and switching to a fee-only model
October 28, 2011 – 2:52 AM
Ryan Shanks and Ned Van Riper eHarmonize big-fee broker recruiting
JoinAFirm.com is expected to give independent firms more play by offering more options and keeping it casual
October 27, 2011 – 3:47 AM
A crucial question for HNW clients: What is money for - and what should advisors do in response to the answer?
A Lindner Capital Advisors symposium recently answered some sticky questions with help from Meir Statman and others.
October 27, 2011 – 3:37 AM
Why exactly Dave Loeper and a Smith Barney/E.F Hutton legend are teaming up
Leonard Reinhart has ideas about how to market the Richmond, Va.-based firm's patented technology - and alleviate strain
October 26, 2011 – 4:55 AM
Startup firm bets its ETF research technology can cut out the middle man for advisors
First Bridge founder Aniket Ullal came from S&P and believes he can take on Lipper and Morningstar
October 26, 2011 – 4:46 AM
TD Ameritrade chief calls RIA growth a significant factor in 44% 4Q surge
Improved technology geared at recruiting more RIAs and offering a greater breadth of products to long-term investors were cited as growth engines
October 25, 2011 – 7:26 PM
Mike Durbin is putting his stamp on Fidelity as an RIA custodian for asset-flush breakaways
The leader is working to improve its customer services as the custodian pours big bucks into upgrading its tech offerings
October 25, 2011 – 2:11 PM
EISI strikes a deal to cash out its shareholders
The buyer, Zywave, is a force in the property-and-casualty world
October 25, 2011 – 2:42 AM
Fidelity lures a 'game-changing' West Coast practice-management star
Laura Kogen's eclectic skill-set, serious smarts and vivid personality make her a catch
October 24, 2011 – 5:16 AM
Are ultra-high-net-worth clients really worth it?
Yes, but excellence and profitability need to be weighed against these high-maintenance, resource-sucking and sometimes fickle people of means
October 24, 2011 – 5:11 AM
The head of a $12 billion RIA spars with UBS and LPL execs on the great fiduciary debate
Retirement-plan leaders grapple with different degrees of fiduciary and how best to address advisors and clients
