Firms must have a clear idea of how to attract and retain G2 advisors as record CFP exam numbers offer good news for the future.
Ditching your legacy annuities when going independent used to be commonplace but there are now more options, says industry insiders.
The company says it has been working to make former TD RIA clients happy, but smaller alternative custodians say they've been getting a lot of business.
We are living in a golden age for our industry, but challenges lie in wait and we must proudly tout the value of our services.
The fast-growing RIA giant is bolstering its appeal to breakaway advisors as it absorbs a $12.5B wealth advisory network.
The firm best known for its integrated tax expertise is expanding its book as it snaps up a like-minded practice in Texas.
"Every private equity deal we have seen in the brokerage industry has lasted five to seven years," one executive said.
The firm strengthens its team in California as it welcomes a new advisor with a background supporting ultra-high-net-worth clients.
Cerulli’s study revealed approximately one-third of IBD advisors (32%) have considered opening an RIA in the past year.
The fee-only RIA’s newest advisors in California cater to high-net-worth individuals and athletes at the pro and college levels.
The independent RIA’s deal for a Cleveland-based firm with $2B in assets would mark its maiden expansion into the American Midwest.
Ex-Baird advisor in North Carolina and Wells Fargo alum in Maryland together reported managing more than $600M.
After several months as president, Nathanson is taking over the chief exec position at the wealth advisory giant from Dan Glaser.
CEO of GYL outlines how advisors can stay fresh and relevant.
The advisor joins the independent in California with 30 years of industry experience, including tenures at Goldman Sachs and UBS.
Advisors respond after report suggests clients are not having enough input into the advisory experience.
With a successful record at Avantax, Wall Street veteran Michael Molnar is set to lead the RIA's M&A and advisor succession planning strategy.
"I do believe that the market is very competitive," says Ameriprise CEO Cracchiolo.
Greenwashing scared off many investors but advisor says the key is helping clients gain a deeper understanding of what matters to them.
"We’re seeing continued deal flow of mid-sized and smaller RIAs, along with broker-dealers, too," one banker said.
