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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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.

How to implement a successful transition
NEWS OPINION JUL 15, 2024
How to implement a successful transition

Key things to consider when transitioning out of profession.

Who do you need to hire to grow your business?
NEWS OPINION JUN 18, 2024
Who do you need to hire to grow your business?

If you believe recruiting other top business development people is the answer, you should think again.

Reduced fees are charitable handouts
NEWS OPINION JUN 11, 2024
Reduced fees are charitable handouts

'What surprises me is not what is negotiated for larger clients, but how little some advisors charge for smaller clients.'

Use tools to avoid hiring a team of mini-mes
NEWS OPINION JUN 03, 2024
Use tools to avoid hiring a team of mini-mes

A thriving organization, whether it’s a three-person team or large firm, is one made up with people who have complementary strengths and abilities.