The latest powerhouse group to leave Osaic is moving at an interesting time, with Commonwealth is set to be absorbed by IBD behemoth LPL.
With experience from Fidelity and Schwab, Hanau will support the newest pillar of its Wealth Hub framework covering independent RIAs, W-2 employees, and its supported independence model.
Carson Wealth is strengthening its Colorado presence, while Bluespring's move in Texas will create a new $1.4 billion firm.
The two leading wealth tech providers are boosting their support for growth-focused advisors with new integrated features and AI-powered tools.
CEO Jim Dickson said the two women leaders' hiring marks "a defining moment" for the Minneapolis-based RIA growth accelerator.
Against a backdrop of non-stop trade policy changes, planning professionals and leaders share their clients' experiences and the strategies they're using to adapt.
Multi-year NASAA investigation shows the five firms charged customers $19 million across just over a million trades, violating FINRA rules.
Leading with competence and empathy, the best independent advisors have built strong client relationships with communication and investment knowledge, among other hallmarks.
The $287 billion RIA behemoth's newest leader, with experience from Capital Group and BlackRock, will lead its workplace, employee planning, and wealth planning businesses.
With nearly half of respondents expecting equities to outdo other asset classes, advisors are seeing more opportunities to engage meaningfully with clients.
