Orion Launches Breakaway Advisor Support Initiative

Jun 07, 2018

Orion provides support for breakaway advisors, Tom Burmeister named Advicent’s new director of planning, and the pros and cons of investing in fine wine.

Pimco Rises Under New Team at the House That Bill Gross Built

Jun 06, 2018

It’s tempting to see Manny Roman and Dan Ivascyn as a clichéd odd couple running the firm. But their collaboration is more complicated than that.

How Smart Are You About the SEC’s New Regulation Best Interest Rules?

Jun 06, 2018

If you can correctly answer 10 of the following 12 questions, count yourself ahead of the game.

SEC Will No Longer Require Paper Reports

Jun 06, 2018

Mutual funds will now be allowed to email shareholders, Baird acquires $2 billion M. Griffith and EP Wealth acquires Donnelly Wealth Advisors.

Carson Wealth Offers to Buy Stake in Partner Firms

Jun 05, 2018

Carson Group, fast approaching $6 billion in AUM, is now offering capital in exchange for equity to its partner advisors.

Michael Kitces’ #FASuccess Podcast: Kathy Longo on Scratching Your Entrepreneurial Itch

Jun 05, 2018

Flourish Wealth Management President and Founder Kathy Longo tells Michael Kitces why she walked away from the partner track at a billion-dollar independent RIA to open her own business.

Tech Investment at Big Banks: “Not a Pretty Picture”

Jun 05, 2018

Banks do not spend enough on fintech R&D, RFG Advisory aligns with Private Client Services and Colony Family Offices gets approval to create a new trust company.

Financial Advisor Survey Puts Underdog Broker/Dealer on Top

Jun 04, 2018

WealthManagement’s IBD Report Card indicates that Woodbury Financial is making good within Advisor Group.

Long Island B/D Charged in $8 Million Ponzi Scheme

Jun 04, 2018

Long Island b/d charged in Ponzi scheme, Hewins spins off a new team focusing on family businesses and Vanguard’s got $47 million worth of pot stocks in a mutual fund.