Some large independent broker/dealers are dressing up their offerings to retain and attract fee-based advisors who manage their clients’ assets on a discretionary basis....More
Raymond James is near the end of assimilating Morgan Keegan, its $1.2 billion acquisition last year, and dropped 41 reps this quarter. Productivity of those that remain, as well as total client assets, reached all-time highs, however....More
What do wirehouse advisors think of their firms? WealthManagement.com surveyed 3,402 advisors asking them to dish the dirt on their firms, telling us what they liked and what they don't. Here are some of the results.
Raymond James Financial and Ameriprise Financial posted mixed results in the third quarter, amid increased spending, offset by market appreciation....More
The pace of recruiting into the independent broker/dealer channel has slowed this year, defying expectations. New research from Cogent says that may soon change....More
A handful of firms are trying to fix the problem of training the next generation of advisors. Advisors Ahead, a start up from an industry veteran, and a program inside Raymond James offer two examples of what advisor training may look like in the near future....More
As the London Olympics wrap up, I’ve been talking with a few financial advisors this week who participated in the international games when they were younger years earlier. It’s striking how their experiences as athletes have a bearing on the manner in which they conduct their business today....More
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I am new in financial planning and am approaching the profession with several years experience working in personal trusts and have just completed a financial planning course. I am considering going out on my own and am trying to get some tips and ideas as to the best ways to stay informed and to provide clients with the best expertise and skill set possible.
Does anyone have preferences and/or advice as to the best ways to stay current and in compliance with legal, tax and market changes?...More