06/11/2012

Latest UBS move seen as sign Americas unit won't be sold

Although the move itself isn't earth-shattering news, the action represents yet another signal that the bank has no intention of selling its U.S. operation, according to Alois Pirker, research director for consultant Aite Group LLC.

06/08/2012

Raymond James recruits veteran financial advisor

Raymond James pioneered the concept of financial planning in the 1960s, at a time when other firms were focused on just selling investments. Financial planning, as founder Bob James came to practice it, had to begin with listening to clients and accuratel

06/08/2012

US bonus culture limits equity returns

U.S. corporations are holding a record $1.74 trillion in liquid assets, according to the Federal Reserve's quarterly "flow of funds" report released on Th ursday.

06/07/2012

FOX Certifies List of Leading Wealth Advisors

Whereas 20 years ago building a coordinated network of resources meant establishing a private family office, a new class of advisors has arisen that provides these integrated services in a comprehensive manner. In order to help private investors recognize

06/06/2012

Ultra-Wealthy Are Shunning Stocks

Wealthy investors are shying away from U.S. stocks and putting more money into private companies, real estate and commodities, according to a study.

06/06/2012

What the Apple Store Has That Wealth Advisors Want

The study found that firms are doing more to bring the client experience to life in their sales processes. Wealth advisors are adopting a more involved needs assessment during the sales cycle.

06/06/2012

RIA Umbrella Group Set To Compete With Wall Street

As the industry is now, many independent RIAs are too small for potential clients to be aware of them. In fact, 82% of the general population does not even know what an RIA is, the pair said.

06/05/2012

Guaranty Bank and Trust ties up with Private Capital Management

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter 2012 subject to regulatory approval. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed."The decision to join Guaranty Bank and Trust came after thoughtful consideration of a partnership that woul

06/05/2012

Minneapolis based wealth management firm Goes to Battle

Ryan Litfin, Managing Partner of VAM and Co-host of the popular investor advocacy show, Financial Fortitude, spoke publicly and in a YouTube video about their mission by pointing out, “Every four minutes someone is diagnosed with a blood cancer.