Discerning wine lovers and marquee wineries traffic in second label wines. Bordeaux wines championed this approach and California wineries are following their lead. We are starting to see the same approach play out in the wealth management...
Over the last 11 years I’ve attended and participated in dozens of conferences and break-out sessions on the topic of M&A within the wealth management industry. When I am speaking or as a panel member, I often kick the session off with...
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Donald Trump's campaign announced its 13-member team of economic advisors, and the list includes a number of uber-wealthy personal friends and business associates of the...
With the various challenges advisors face today—from new regulations to competitive pressures from robo advisors—finding ways to spur firm growth can be difficult. While any advisor knows to cut costs and increase revenue, the process...
The Olympics in Rio are right around the corner. In our latest episode, we offer some clever ideas to maximize these historic games with both clients and prospects...
Over the past five years, robo advisors figured out something the rest of the wealth management industry did not – accessibility and convenience are paramount for investors. The business of being an advisor today is just as much about being...
From severe market volatility, including recent Brexit-driven dramatic market fluctuations, to the rise of robo advisor platforms, to dramatic regulatory changes, many independent advisors have a long list of what they view as the biggest...
It’s no secret that many financial advisors are not looking forward to complying with the Department of Labor’s new fiduciary rule. In our conversations with advisors, including those held during our 16-city working sessions across the...