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Twelve Positive Ways the Crisis Will Impact RIAsTwelve Positive Ways the Crisis Will Impact RIAs

With so much uncertainty and negativity pervading our lives, it’s helpful to imagine a future where we witness positive effects of the crisis on the RIA industry.

Louis Diamond, President

April 29, 2020

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While we all may be hoping for things to “get back to normal,” that expectation is unrealistic—no matter what industry you’re in. The attack of the virus on our lives—both personally and professionally—is one that’s left an indelible mark, unlikely to disappear for quite some time.

Yet there are some positive effects coming out of this. In the RIA space, the ability to provide continuity with respect to client service, scaled communications and team management means that firms of all sizes could be nimble and flexible in their responses to this crisis. And while these practices are serving the firms well now, they will pave the way for more efficient and innovative ways to conduct business in the longer term.

Many RIAs will naturally find a new equilibrium, one that is based on what was learned from the experiences of the crisis, with these changes remaining in place well into the future—an absolute positive for the industry. 

This gallery was adapted from its original article.

Louis Diamond is executive vice president and senior consultant of Diamond Consultants based in Morristown, N.J., a nationally recognized search and consulting firm in the financial services industry.

About the Author

Louis Diamond

President, Diamond Consultants

Louis has guided many of the top teams in the industry as they’ve transitioned to other employee-model firms or launched RIA firms. And as a next-gen leader himself, Louis has a passion for representing complex multi-generational teams. His strong business acumen, refined analytical skills and objectivity also make Louis an ideal advisor to independent business owners who want to accelerate growth via mergers, acquisitions and recruiting.

A George Washington University magna cum laude graduate with a BBA degree in Finance and International Business, Louis’s resume includes roles at Ernst & Young, Morgan Stanley and UBS.

For more information, visit: https://www.diamond-consultants.com/team/louis-diamond/