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Ken Weber says he knows Fidelity funds better than the company's reps.
July 30, 2012 at 4:12 AM

Rick Meigs: These plans are knowledgeable, well-informed and have sufficient leverage to compel change.

What led to Vanguard allowing its 401(k) plan sponsors to shop around for non-Vanguard target-date funds

Despite the new choices available to plan sponsors, Vanguard believes clients won't stray -- but industry observers are not so sure

June 5, 2012 at 5:29 AM

David Gaskin: It was time to move on.

A 17-year Vanguard veteran seeking new horizons lands at a Philly RIA with big plans

Wescott Financial brings on David Gaskin as COO with plans to add to it advisors, offices and $1.6 billion of assets

May 2, 2012 at 3:23 PM

Larry Steinberg: The simple fact is that there is no way to even break even on a $200 per month (contribution) RIA account.

Two advisors debate the financial viability of serving as a fiduciary to small accounts amid DOL's new rules

Larry Steinberg expresses big doubts but Jeff McClure sees advisors wedging in like Ace Hardware amid Home Depot and Lowe's

March 30, 2012 at 6:09 AM

Mike Harger: What we’re hearing is, 'We like your commitment to the marketplace.'

Fidelity reports 57% boost in 401(k) sales as it sets its sights on smaller plans and advisors

Heading downmarket, the Boston-based firm is trying to muscle in on boutique providers

February 29, 2012 at 5:00 AM

David Loeper: The '68 convertible wasn't [the biggest] priority for the client but when he was overfunded, we told him to go buy it. Then we found one for him.

Four on the floor: Items of interest to RIAs this week

Russell defines the RIA-client gap, the latest from Loeper's Wealthcare, Vanguard halves a fund fee and FOX announces a make-your-own-family-office seminar

December 8, 2011 at 6:05 AM

J. Garrett Stevens: You have to be fast in this business. The barriers to entry have been so high for the individual RIA.

New company will allow RIAs to manufacture ETFs

Exchange Traded Concepts hopes that a cheap, simple ETF process will lure mid-sized firms onto the playing field

July 19, 2011 at 2:21 PM

Christy White: No 401(k) plan provider has succeeded yet in having a top brand and a top service rating..

Fidelity, Vanguard and Schwab have top 401(k) brands but plan sponsors like the service of off-brands better, study shows

In market share wars for retirement plan dollars, big and small brands alike have much to learn

July 8, 2011 at 2:23 PM

Sue Thompson: We look at the glass as 92% empty; there’s a whole lot of running left to do.

How BlackRock plans to grow iShares using advisors as one key

The New York powerhouse will focus on helping RIAs that are heavy users to succeed

March 16, 2011 at 2:50 PM

Matthew Robinson: Even many advisors are bewildered when it comes to choosing among 800 different ETFs.

Would the intern buy an ETF?

After an investigation into ETFs, Matt Robinson, RIABiz's intern from the fall, says he wants the low-stress approach to investing

March 16, 2011 at 2:49 PM

Bill Gross’ thought leadership may contribute to advisors' feelings of confidence and security.
November 2, 2010 at 6:14 AM

Matt Judge: We want increased share of wallet.

Relentless TD Ameritrade antes up a killer ETF platform

The number three custodian of RIA assets is finding ways to lead

October 12, 2010 at 5:50 AM

Tom Lydon, editor of ETFTrends: Advisors starting to invest in ETFs trust Vanguard and likely already have a relationship with the firm.

Coming from behind, Vanguard is gobbling up ETF market share

iShares slip and a new, three-way fight for an expanding pie develops

September 22, 2010 at 4:03 AM

Craig Watanabe: Adequately servicing 401k plans is a demanding endeavor and we will likely see retirement plan specialists gaining market share.

What Cogent's new study says about where RIAs stand in the 401(k) business

Brokers still dominate most segments but RIAs do well with bigger plans, results of two surveys show

June 17, 2010 at 4:44 AM

Bob Kleiber: Our fees are up front, on the statement every month. Brokers and insurance agents fees are hidden. Sometimes we have to explain that to clients, again.

Fidelity brings its 401(k) muscle to RIAs with new product

The 401(k) giant seeks to do for RIAs what it's done for brokers all along

April 21, 2010 at 4:51 AM

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