Ignites Distribution Research

78% of financial advisors using smart-beta ETFs to allocate more assets to the hot products

57% of Financial Advisors Use Outcome-Oriented Products, Despite Unclear Definition

Investors Rate Fidelity, Vanguard, American Funds, T. Rowe Tops

New report from Ignites Research shows that 'institutional' trends are catching on in advisor-sold target date market.

Top financial advisors: Wholesalers act as strategic partners less than 20% of the time

The FT newspaper reveals its inaugural ranking of the 300 top independent RIA firms in the U.S.

Defined Contribution plan market is maturing, bringing new challenges

Digital media to rise to 35% of 2014 retail marketing budgets, says Ignites Distribution Research

Survey of Financial Times 400 advisors shows how wholesalers can aid in product decisions

Looking to control costs, distribution executives at mutual fund management firms are planning a modest 2.8% increase in external wholesalers (salespeople who call on financial advisors) for 2013, and slightly larger growth of 6.6% in headcount for...