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Jeremy Norton: The burden falls squarely on advisors.

How RIAs can best pick alternative investments: Punt
This minefield is best left to experts with the right resources and expertise

Tuesday 8.16.11
Matthew C. Brown: For most RIAs, outsourcing to a reputable vendor that offers an independent, end-to-end alternatives solution makes the most sense.

Step-by-step on finding a platform for alternative investments
A guide to assessing solutions to meet rising demand from high net worth clients

Tuesday 5.17.11
Stephen J. Cucchiaro spoke with Chuck Schwab and Walt Bettinger before deciding to sell his company to theirs.

A look inside Schwab's big deal with a small asset manager
Windward sold for a big premium but Schwab may be the bigger winner

Friday 11.12.10
Ben Bernanke's popularity with advisors stays steady in turbulent markets

9 things worth knowing from Schwab's newest advisor study
Social media is not catching on with big advisors but alternative investments are

Wednesday 8.25.10
Bernie Clark: Our competitors are still treating this [custody of alternative assets] as an accommodation.

After a wait, Schwab has a program for alternative assets
The giant custodian will hold many of the assets itself

Thursday 4.22.10
Mark Tibergien: We are managing risk. That is what B-to-B firms do.

Pershing is working to create a better alternative assets experience
The Jersey City RIA custodian believes a defined list of criteria gives it an edge

Monday 3.8.10
Shawn Paulk: RIAs do not sell products to their clients– and they don’t care to be “sold” to either.

The alternative investments sales cycle for RIAs got longer but marketing patience got shorter
High net worth investors are under stress, and pushing them to quick decisions can backfire

Monday 1.18.10
Robert Isbitts: "The temptation to try something exotic to prove 'value-add' to your clients may be great."

The top 10 alternatives to alternative investments
Why you shouldn't always be giving clients what they want

Thursday 11.12.09
Sean Cook: Fidelity's cuts are a validating symbol of the company's willingness to take alternative investments

One notable Fidelity price cut may enliven conversation, advisors say
Cut of alternative investment custody fees is symbolic to key Schwab advisors

Thursday 9.10.09
Fidelity cuts come two months after Schwab's and go further

Fidelity's Durbin debuts with strategic price cuts
Head of RIA unit wants to eliminate obstacles to winning business

Thursday 9.10.09
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