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Industry Update on Goldman Sachs: What could a new RIA custodian mean for advisors and the industry?

Industry Update on Goldman Sachs: What could a new RIA custodian mean for advisors and the industry?

There have been reports of some significant changes brewing at Goldman Sachs that seem to indicate that the firm is going all-in on the RIA custody business. What does that mean for Goldman Private Wealth Advisors and the industry at large?

Industry Update: Why Working from Home May Be One of Wealth Management’s Biggest Game Changers

Industry Update: Why Working from Home May Be One of Wealth Management’s Biggest Game Changers

With nearly 60% of advisors currently working from home, how is that impacting their client relationships? And how are so many advisors still choosing to move in these uncertain times? Mindy Diamond discusses that and more in this Industry Update.

A Big Picture Look at the State of Recruiting

A Big Picture Look at the State of Recruiting

In this 10-minute update, Mindy Diamond explores the recent uptick in financial advisor recruiting activity, answers the questions we’re hearing most often from advisors, and shares the threshold question for advisors considering change.

The Real Impact of the Crisis on Valuations and the Independent Space as a Whole

The Real Impact of the Crisis on Valuations and the Independent Space as a Whole

Matt Crow, President of Mercer Capital, a leading authority on firm valuations in the wealth management space, shares his perspective on the future of valuations, M&A and potential changes in the RIA space as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

Avoiding Termination: How to Protect Yourself in a Compliance-Driven Brokerage World

Avoiding Termination: How to Protect Yourself in a Compliance-Driven Brokerage World

By Mindy Diamond – Advisors at big firms find themselves in a zero-tolerance environment where infractions that once garnered a slap on the wrist now may be considered grounds for termination. Here’s how to protect yourself and your business in this new world order.

“I hate what’s going on at my firm, but…”

“I hate what’s going on at my firm, but…”

By Barbara Herman and Allison Brunwasser – We’re accustomed to having advisors speak candidly and confidentially to us, sharing the things that annoy or disappoint them most about their firms, the industry and about being an advisor. But over the past 6 to 12 months, advisors have become more vocal about areas of discontent. That is, more seem to openly admit that they’re not happy with their firm.

Merrill’s Enhanced CTP: What it Means for Advisors, Their Next Gen and Clients [Video]

Merrill’s Enhanced CTP: What it Means for Advisors, Their Next Gen and Clients [Video]

By Mindy Diamond – With the anticipated announcement of an enhanced CTP, Mindy Diamond spoke to Merrill breakaway executive Vince Fertitta for his take on what it could mean for advisors, next gen and clients.

The Wirehouse World: Why it’s Still the Right Place for Many Advisors

The Wirehouse World: Why it’s Still the Right Place for Many Advisors

By Mindy Diamond – In a landscape with more options than ever before, a move from one big brokerage firm to another is more often the exception than the rule these days. So, in an evolved landscape with more options than ever before, why would a quality advisor – who can have his pick of the litter – choose to make what might be considered a “lateral move” to a wirehouse?

What’s Changing at the Wirehouses—and Why You Need to Pay Attention

What’s Changing at the Wirehouses—and Why You Need to Pay Attention

By Mindy Diamond – As firms cut back on recruiting and amp up their retention efforts, the balance of power shifts further and further away from the advisors—diminishing leverage, business value and opportunity, and leading down a path that advisors fear most.

Considering a move? Make sure the grass is “greener enough”

Considering a move? Make sure the grass is “greener enough”

By Mindy Diamond – For a financial advisor to justify a move to another firm or model, the pain of staying must be significant, but there must be an option waiting that positively impacts these 3 key areas.

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