Seattle First Asset Management previously worked with Signator Investors.

Three entrepreneurs in the RIA space told advisors at Schwab’s IMPACT conference what they see as the one common denominator shared by successful RIA firms, large and small alike.

If the Republicans hold onto the House, U.S. Rep. Blaine Leutkemeyer is the front runner to head the Financial Services Committee.

While the Charles Schwab Corp. contributes evenly to Democrats and Republicans, Charles Schwab and his wife each gave $1 million to the Republican PAC Future45.

Speaking at the custodian’s annual IMPACT conference, advisors had tough questions for Schwab’s CEO on competing with RIAs, its service challenges and the race to zero on trading commissions.

The executive said roughly one-third of the OSJ’s 500 advisors had already made a decision.

The new appointee brings decades of industry experience—and a former stint serving President Obama.

Caroline Alabach, who manages more than $265 million in client assets, will join Mainspring Wealth Advisors, an independent branch in the Puget Sound area.