Ashton Thomas Private Wealth in Scottsdale, Ariz., will see a near-50% increase in assets under management to $730 million through a partnership with Tucson-based Financial Architects.
Five deals this month already beats last year's quarterly consolidation pace.
Focus Financial partner firm has done seven deals since 2011.
Health savings accounts are an investment planning opportunity, given most of their $45 billion sits in cash.
Five fixed income experts prophesize about a year of increasing rates.
Advisers agree that not all apocalypses are created equal.
Cost transparency is key, along with full-service planning.
Advisers worry that, as the bull market gets long in the tooth, passive funds may falter.
