By Allie Brunwasser, FA-Mag.com - As advisors evaluate firms, ownership structure is becoming a more important part of the conversation....
READAnalysis of wealth management firm policies, compensation changes, leadership decisions, and strategic initiatives, with a focus on what they mean for financial advisors and their businesses.
By Allie Brunwasser, FA-Mag.com - As advisors evaluate firms, ownership structure is becoming a more important part of the conversation....
READBy Allie Brunwasser, FA-Mag.com – As advisors evaluate firms, ownership structure is becoming a more important part of the conversation. Allison Brunwasser explores how privately held, publicly traded, and private equity-backed firms can impact culture, growth, and long-term enterprise value.
By Barbara Herman, AdvisorHub.com – When firms become more explicit about their priorities, growth expectations, and ideal advisor profile, it creates a pivotal moment for advisors to evaluate alignment, control, and the future they want to build for their business and clients.
By Jason Diamond, WealthManagement.com – The old all-or-nothing transition story is fading. Today, greater optionality inside firms is giving advisors new ways to grow, evolve, and align their business without making a full move. The rise of the multi-channel firm reflects a broader shift: change no longer has to mean starting over.
By Louis Diamond, FA-Mag.com – A $129B Merrill team launches OpenArc, proving even the largest wirehouse advisors can thrive independently with scale, choice, and freedom.
By Barbara Herman – Part two of the series “UBS at a Crossroads” explores the possible outcomes and implications for UBS advisors and their businesses.
By Jason Diamond – UBS’s ALFA program offers advisors an opportunity to monetize their life’s work without leaving the firm. But before signing, it’s important to understand the tradeoffs, long-term commitments, and potential implications for your business and succession plans.
By Barbara Herman – Despite its global prestige and competitive platform, advisors are voicing concern over the firm’s direction—and quietly wondering what comes next.
By Jason Diamond, WealthManagement.com – The 5 biggest surprises hidden in the data around financial advisor movement and recruiting deals from 2023. Even if you do not intend to change firms or models, the data is telling you something.
By Barbra Herman – UBS advisors describe a culture defined by wins and losses—and they are asking tough questions about what the future holds.
By Jason Diamond – What’s changed at Ed Jones—and what’s driving so many advisors to seek other options? While many brokerage firms have seen noticeable advisor attrition in recent years, the velocity of moves away from Ed Jones, a firm that built its legacy on a strong culture, begs a few important questions.