Scott Hanson

Scott Hanson is co-founder of Allworth Financial, formerly Hanson McClain Advisors, a fee-based RIA with about $25 billion in AUM.

Scott Hanson
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When higher fees build client trust
NEWS OPINION JAN 31, 2025
When higher fees build client trust

Advisors who compete with below market rates for their services might not be doing themselves any favors.

Net flows are key to value
NEWS OPINION JAN 24, 2025
Net flows are key to value

Wealth firms that can demonstrate growth outside the rising tide of markets can command a premium price.

Aging advisors face a decision: Retire or keep current
NEWS OPINION JAN 07, 2025
Aging advisors face a decision: Retire or keep current

For those advisors on Easy Street, it’s time to pass the reins to someone who is on top of their game.

How do your clients judge you?
NEWS OPINION DEC 18, 2024
How do your clients judge you?

Think of all the ways your clients interact with you - are you excellent in all these areas?

Does sell and stay really work?
NEWS OPINION DEC 06, 2024
Does sell and stay really work?

There are three essential elements you must bring to the table to increase the chances of a successful post-sale career.

A variety of succession options
NEWS OPINION NOV 22, 2024
A variety of succession options

Whichever path you go down, act now while you're still in control.

EIAs should be securities
NEWS OPINION SEP 26, 2024
EIAs should be securities

The world would be a better place if they had never been created.

The benefits of phantom stock for employees
NEWS OPINION SEP 11, 2024
The benefits of phantom stock for employees

Sharing equity with all employees is a great concept but can be a compliance burden.

Fee compression or more services?
NEWS OPINION AUG 19, 2024
Fee compression or more services?

Advisors intent on landing new client relationships have a decision to make.

Beware the investment banker when selling your firm
NEWS OPINION JUL 29, 2024
Beware the investment banker when selling your firm

Price is obviously important but should not be the main driver.