The Economics of Choice
In many cases, the economics of the independent model can be exponentially better than those being touted by the wirehouses today.
Of Myths and Moving: Part IV
When it comes to preconceived notions about the wirehouse world and independence, many advisors have it all wrong. Here are the five most common myths advisors have today.
You Have Chosen… Wisely
These days, advisors have more choices than ever when it comes to business models. Which path do you take?
Advisor Marriages Gone Bad
For younger advisors, the opportunity to join a more seasoned team might seem sexy on the surface, but it isn’t always what it’s cracked up to be.
FINRA Board Puts Broker Disclosure Rule Out for Comment
The question on the minds of most advisors is whether or not the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) would promulgate new rules at its board meeting yesterday that would compel them to disclose the terms of any recruiter bonus they would receive for moving to another firm.
Advisors Sober Up For 2013
While the trend toward independence slowed a bit from previous years, 2012 was the year the independent channel legitimized its place next to the more traditional players.
Navigating the Career Path Minefield
During this time of uncertainty for advisors, with many firms imploding and others consolidating, it has become even more important for advisors to carefully consider career moves. Here are some mistakes to avoid.
Broker Protocol Booming
As firm-switching among brokers rose to record levels over the past four years, the number of signatories exploded, growing almost 40 fold. Many of the new signatories are RIAs.
The Road Less Traveled
An unusual story about a financial advisor who left an independent b/d to join a Wall Street firm.
Wirehouse Loyalist No More
In March, Peter Sargent stunned the wirehouse community by leaving Merrill Lynch to launch Sargent Wealth Management at the Philadelphia, Pa.-based regional firm Janney Montgomery Scott. Here is why he did it.
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