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Florida non-compete bill backed by Citadel bodes ill for advisor mobility
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 09, 2025
Florida non-compete bill backed by Citadel bodes ill for advisor mobility

As other states curb non-competes, the East Coast growth hub could soon become the most employer-friendly jurisdiction in the US.

By Leo Almazora
Advisory firm moms share high satisfaction but report early parenthood hurdles
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 09, 2025
Advisory firm moms share high satisfaction but report early parenthood hurdles

Early parenthood linked to lower fulfillment and fewer leadership roles, despite otherwise strong industry-wide support.

By Leo Almazora
How is AI rewiring financial planning? Global survey sheds light
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 07, 2025
How is AI rewiring financial planning? Global survey sheds light

More than three-quarters of planners believe AI will enhance client service, but call for more training and guidance.

By Leo Almazora
AdvicePay beefs up compensation tech capabilities with AdvisorBOB acquisition
FINTECH MAY 05, 2025
AdvicePay beefs up compensation tech capabilities with AdvisorBOB acquisition

The deal aims to help advisors streamline their compensation processes while expanding AdvicePay’s reach across the full revenue cycle.

By Leo Almazora
Raymond James unveils advisor equity financing program
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 05, 2025
Raymond James unveils advisor equity financing program

The independent B-D giant is burnishing its appeal to independent advisors with a new offer to take minority stakes in qualified practices.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors work to make sure oversized inheritances won't ruin their clients' kids
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT MAY 03, 2025
Advisors work to make sure oversized inheritances won't ruin their clients' kids

Share the inheritance, don't spoil the child! Wealth managers explain how to prevent their clients from ruining their kids values and motivation.

By Gregg Greenberg
Raymond James gives its indie advisors a helping hand in recruitment
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS MAY 02, 2025
Raymond James gives its indie advisors a helping hand in recruitment

The new in-house talent sourcing service at Raymond James Financial Services seeks to help independent advisors fill gaps in various roles, ranging from associates to entry-level advisors.

By Leo Almazora
Independent Financial Group taps industry veteran Keefe as new president, COO
INDEPENDENT BROKER DEALERS APR 25, 2025
Independent Financial Group taps industry veteran Keefe as new president, COO

IFG works with 550 producing advisors and generates about $325 million in annual revenue, said Dave Fischer, the company's co-founder and chief marketing officer.

By Bruce Kelly
How are tech-boosted advisors spending their "time tax refund"?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 23, 2025
How are tech-boosted advisors spending their "time tax refund"?

Two C-level leaders reveal the new time-saving tools they've implemented and what advisors are doing with their newly freed-up hours.

By Leo Almazora
CFP Board, CFA Institute unveil latest exam results
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 22, 2025
CFP Board, CFA Institute unveil latest exam results

A record number of aspirants sat for the March CFP exam, while CFA pass rates edged lower as the February test introduced new specialized pathways.

By Leo Almazora
Advisors discuss the best ways to grow AUM during an economic downturn
EQUITIES APR 21, 2025
Advisors discuss the best ways to grow AUM during an economic downturn

A new study shows recessions to be a ripe time to prospect for new clients. Advisors highlight the best ways to add AUM when the economy slows.

By Gregg Greenberg
Getting up to speed on AI
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 21, 2025
Getting up to speed on AI

Financial advisors are educating themselves on the potential uses of AI. Here's how they are approaching what could very well be a game-changing technology.

By Gregg Greenberg
Why recession could spell opportunity for growth-centered advisors
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 21, 2025
Why recession could spell opportunity for growth-centered advisors

Research reveals economic downturns ranks high among factors spurring new advisor searches, alongside life events like inheritance and retirement.

By Leo Almazora
What do RIAs make of BlackRock's private-market model portfolios?
ALTERNATIVES APR 16, 2025
What do RIAs make of BlackRock's private-market model portfolios?

While they might not make it into advisors' toolkits anytime soon, the new offerings could be a good onramp for retail clients to merge into the private investment superhighway.

By Leo Almazora
From Ivy League to 'state U': Are investors rethinking 529 strategies amid political pressure?
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 15, 2025
From Ivy League to 'state U': Are investors rethinking 529 strategies amid political pressure?

Harvard defies the White House. Trump freezes billions. Advisors tell families: keep saving.

By Chris Davis
How advisors are turning to tech amid broader tariff tantrums
FINTECH APR 14, 2025
How advisors are turning to tech amid broader tariff tantrums

From stress tests to portfolio rebalancing and tax optimization, tech-supported advisors are helping clients keep calm and carry on through gloomy markets.

By Leo Almazora
Return of capital beats return on capital
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 14, 2025
Return of capital beats return on capital

As the new White House administration impacts the market, Richard Saperstein believes liquidity management is critical.

By Chris Davis
Breaking the boys' club
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 14, 2025
Breaking the boys' club

'My clients are very accomplished – but they're also very intimidated by the financial world.'

By Chris Davis
Advisory firms confront crossroads amid historic wealth transfer
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 14, 2025
Advisory firms confront crossroads amid historic wealth transfer

As inheritances are set to reshape client portfolios and next-gen heirs demand digital-first experiences, firms are retooling their wealth tech stacks and succession models in real time.

By Manal Ali
What non-compete and non-solicit lawsuits mean for RIAs
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT APR 09, 2025
What non-compete and non-solicit lawsuits mean for RIAs

Restrictive covenants and acrimonious litigation between firms and their former advisors undermines trust in the industry, argues CEO.

By Leo Almazora