Grant Webster, lead adviser, Dowling and Yahnke, Class of 2019 "The average age of financial advisers will finally fall below the age of 50."
Taylor Schulte, founder, Define Financial, Class of 2016 "Within five years, the industry will become a profession. High-value/high-touch planners in this new professional environment will not experience fee compression. And the 1% AUM fee isn't around anymore."
Julia M. Carlson, founder and CEO Financial Freedom Wealth Management Group, Class of 2014 "I will have a subscription model to serve entrepreneurs and freelancers nationwide."
Kate Hammer, director of development and communications, Foundation for Financial Planning. Class of 2018 "The next generation of the financial advice profession will embrace pro bono work as an integral aspect of their business."
"The solo adviser business model will continue to shrink as a percentage of total financial advisers. And teams and ensembles will continue to grow."
—Anonymous
"Therapy will be a part of most financial planning processes."
—Anonymous
"Amazon, Google or Apple will enter the financial services market."
—Anonymous
"The next recession will cause more consolidation in the industry and more advisers will retire."
—Anonymous
Rajesh Markan earlier this year pleaded guilty to one count of criminal fraud related to his sale of fake investments to 10 clients totaling $2.9 million.
From building trust to steering through emotions and responding to client challenges, new advisors need human skills to shape the future of the advice industry.
"The outcome is correct, but it's disappointing that FINRA had ample opportunity to investigate the merits of clients' allegations in these claims, including the testimony in the three investor arbitrations with hearings," Jeff Erez, a plaintiff's attorney representing a large portion of the Stifel clients, said.
Chair also praised the passage of stablecoin legislation this week.
Maridea Wealth Management's deal in Chicago, Illinois is its first after securing a strategic investment in April.
Orion's Tom Wilson on delivering coordinated, high-touch service in a world where returns alone no longer set you apart.
Barely a decade old, registered index-linked annuities have quickly surged in popularity, thanks to their unique blend of protection and growth potential—an appealing option for investors looking to chart a steadier course through today's choppy market waters, says Myles Lambert, Brighthouse Financial.
