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The $117 billion mega-RIA Wealth Enhancement says advisors who emphasize tax and trust planning can command higher fees. "We're actually seeing slight fee expansion within our organization," Wealth Enhancement's Dean Smith told InvestmentNews.
Elsewhere, $1.5 billion 49 Financial added an Ameriprise exec to its leadership, while Centurion Wealth Management announces a merger in Virginia.
Latest firm-hopping announcements include advisors in California, Tennessee.
Meanwhile, Cetera has boosted its own recruitment numbers with new additions from LPL and Osaic.
Commerce Street Holdings has also hired a retirement industry veteran in the DFW region to bolster growth in its retirement division.
The organization overseeing the CFP mark is looking for its next chief executive as Kevin Keller is set to step down in April next year.
Unprecedented advisor movement and M&A activity is a challenge for wealth management firms and advisors to preach continuity and progressive client services, according to new research.
Some parts of the industry have stronger representation than others, report shows.
The new offerings, including managed options on Franklin's canvas platform, come as managed account assets surge in the US to hit $13.7 trillion.
Private equity players are creating more and more vehicles that are available to wealth managers. Financial advisors name some of their favorites.
Meanwhile, Raymond James bolstered its employee advisor arm with an industry veteran who previously oversaw $750 million at Stifel.
Osaic's expanded partnership with the Arizona-based firm advances its broader strategy to offer succession-focused planning solutions to retiring advisors.
The specialists formerly affiliated with Citizens will bridge a gap among much-needed objective expertise to independent RIAs and their business owner clients. "The client business owner today ... does not have access to objective and independent valuation services," co-founder Tim Bello told InvestmentNews.
Since taking minority investment nearly one year ago from Joe Duran's Rise Growth Partners, OnePoint (formerly Bleakley) has grown by roughly $3 billion in assets and shifted from primarily being 1099 workforce to now having 85% of its AUM represented by W-2 advisors.
UBS has also regained some ground as it recruited an experienced Merrill advisor in New York.
The $25 billion RIA's new firmwide program will help attract and retain top talent with a long-term incentive for non-shareholder employees.
The coming Great Wealth Transfer offers a huge opportunity for the next generation of female advisors. Here's how they can maximize it.
The $36.4 billion consolidator's latest deal in Chicago marks its seventh partnership this year.
A brand that no longer represents who you are - or worse - holds you back from attracting talent or growing your client base, isn't serving your future. And while it takes courage to rebrand, it's also one of the most strategic investments a firm can make.
