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Employee Advisors at RIAs: Are They Fueling the Next Breakaway Wave?

Employee Advisors at RIAs: Are They Fueling the Next Breakaway Wave?

By Louis Diamond, FinancialPlanning.com – The line between working for an independent firm and a wirehouse is starting to blur for many advisors—and the lack of freedom and control, along with lackluster economics, has become a powerful motivator to consider other options.

Realistic Measures: Identifying What’s Portable and What’s Not

Realistic Measures: Identifying What’s Portable and What’s Not

By Louis Diamond, Barron’s – A process by which advisors can assess what is “really” portable when considering a move.

The Annual Report for Advisors: The Contradictions of 2022 and Emerging Trends for 2023

The Annual Report for Advisors: The Contradictions of 2022 and Emerging Trends for 2023

By Mindy Diamond and Louis Diamond, WealthManagement.com – The wealth management industry year in review: Recruiting, deals, movement and predictions for what financial advisors can expect in the year to come.

Private Bankers Considering Change: What You Need to Know

Private Bankers Considering Change: What You Need to Know

By Mindy Diamond & Louis Diamond, Barron’s – There’s been an interesting shift in movement amongst private bankers. Transitions by this constituency have risen dramatically over the last two years. What’s driving the change and what do private bankers need to know before making a transition to a wealth management firm?

The Gears of Change: How Evolving Expectations of 3 Key Stakeholders is Driving More Advisor Movement Than Ever Before

The Gears of Change: How Evolving Expectations of 3 Key Stakeholders is Driving More Advisor Movement Than Ever Before

By Louis Diamond, Barron’s Advisor – Financial advisors are seeking greener pastures that offer the ability to achieve something better for themselves and their clients.

Looking Forward to 2022: 8 Emerging Trends That Have the Power to Transform Wealth Management—Again

Looking Forward to 2022: 8 Emerging Trends That Have the Power to Transform Wealth Management—Again

By Louis Diamond and Mindy Diamond, Wealthmanagement.com – A report on 2022 trends for financial advisors explores how the constant push towards something “better” is driving change and paving the way for the fastest evolution the wealth management industry has ever seen.

Advisor Recruitment: The Bull and Bear Case for a Forgivable Loan

Advisor Recruitment: The Bull and Bear Case for a Forgivable Loan

By Louis Diamond, AdvisorHub – An expanded landscape with more options than ever before has advisors wondering: “Should I go for the short-term windfall or bet on the long-term potential?” And there are good cases for both options.

Why Advisors in “Growth Mode” Are Sacrificing Momentum to Change Firms or Models

Why Advisors in “Growth Mode” Are Sacrificing Momentum to Change Firms or Models

By Louis Diamond, Investment News – It seems to be counter-intuitive for an advisor or team who may be riding the wave of their “best year ever” to change jerseys or break for independence. Yet it’s happening in record numbers.

Billion Dollar Sellers: Tracking the Shift of RIAs from Buy-Side to Sell-Side

Billion Dollar Sellers: Tracking the Shift of RIAs from Buy-Side to Sell-Side

By Louis Diamond, CityWire.com – In years past, a $1B+ independent firm would have automatically considered themselves a legitimate buyer. But today, with the red-hot M&A market spurred by scores of private equity capital, serial acquirers, and the emergence of mega-RIAs boasting a full suite of comprehensive client services, AUM is no longer a predictor of buyer status.

Aligning Your Inward and Outward Pointing Compass: A Process for Advisors Considering Change

Aligning Your Inward and Outward Pointing Compass: A Process for Advisors Considering Change

By Louis Diamond, WealthManagement.com – All journeys begin with a direction. And whether you’re driving in your car, taking a walk, or even going for a hike, having some preconceived notion around where you’re headed helps to ensure that the desired destination is ultimately reached without getting lost along the way.

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