RIAs Overwhelmingly Optimistic for 2013 GrowthTDAI finds advisors ready to plan, implement strategic initiatives and technology investments0BY JOHN SULLIVAN, ADVISORONEMarch 11, 2013 • ReprintsForget the Dow. The greatest measure of growth might come from advisors themselves.TD Ameritrade surveyed 502 RIAs on everything from top initiatives to their investment in technology to how theyre attracting new clients.The clearing and custodial giant found that advisory firms are gearing up for growth in 2013. The company’s Institutional Advisor Index survey says that 97% of respondents report their total number of clients increased or remained steady over the past six months. Nearly nine in 10 RIAs expect a faster asset under management AUM growth rate this year.

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