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Career Path Widens for Would-Be Advisers
Added on September 2014 in Join an RIA
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Summary: For young people interested in financial advising as a career, either for a brokerage or an investment advisory firm, enrolling in a college financial planning program has become a popular path. More colleges have started up these programs, often working with the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. to provide students with the education requirement for the group's financial planner certification.
Should I Stay or Should I Go (Independent)?
Added on August 2014 in Join an RIA
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Summary: In this article, we’ll cover the most important issues you’ll face, provide a process for your decision and, hopefully, arm you with the tools and information you’ll need to make the right choice. Obviously, independence is not for everyone, but for some, it can be a highly rewarding experience. As is the case with all decisions, there are two components. One is logical and the other emotional. First, do your analysis (logic) and then make the decision (emotional).
Triad Advisors Targets Smaller Reps With New RIA Platform
Added on August 2014 in Join an RIA
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Summary: Triad Advisors said early Tuesday that it launched Triad Hybrid Solutions, an RIA platform aimed at small and midsize independent financial advisors. The new RIA model will be led by Michael C. Bryan. Triad Hybrid Solutions expects to attract investment advisors of RIAs that deal with multiple state registrations, those who do not have the desire to dedicate staff and resources to RIA maintenance, or breakaways from wirehouses who may prefer an established structure,” the company said in a press release.
Wealth Firms Adding Indie, Wirehouse Reps
Added on August 2014 in Join an RIA
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Summary: oth boutique and major wealth management firms say they've successfully recruited both independent and empolyee advisors over the past few weeks. Lebenthal Wealth Advisors of New York said early Monday that it added a team of advisors to its operations. The Goldstein-Patterson Group managed more than $600 million in client assets at BNY Mellon, specializing in clients within the sports and entertainment industries. GPG founders Brendan A. Goldstein and William F. Patterson, formerly private bankers, have joined Lebenthal as managing directors.
Insurance Matters: Critical Considerations for Breakaway Advisors
Added on August 2014 in Join an RIA
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Summary: As the breakaway movement continues to gain momentum with wirehouse advisors moving into the independent space, the product and service solutions available are becoming more diverse and sophisticated. Compliance, marketing, and technology are well established and are on the top of most advisors’ checklist. However, insurance is still often viewed as an afterthought for many breakaways who often take a figure it out as I go approach.
