From On Wall Street
Added on October 2016 in Form an RIA
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Summary: Over time, the pain of staying in a wirehouse environment can outweigh apprehension over the work it takes to leave, two veteran advisers told participants during a Financial Planning webinar covering the challenges of going independent.
From Financial Planning
Added on October 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary: One of the industry's fastest growing wealth managers has crossed the $2 billion AUM mark — and says it's just getting started.
From Think Advisor
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Summary: Most advisory firms operate with a “client-first” strategy, meaning that pleasing clients comes before everything else. While serving clients with great care and attention defines your firm's mission, the health of your enterprise depends on employees. Without them, you would not have the capacity to grow, the ability to deliver an exceptional client experience or, in some cases, the technical qualifications to perform vital functions.
From Nerd's Eye View
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Summary: While there are many risks to starting a business, one of the greatest is the potential for a low-probability but high-impact “business disruption”, from the unexpected death of a key employee, to a cyber-attack or a natural disaster like a hurricane.
From Think Advisor
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Summary: I receive a lot of emails from firms and producers with less than $1.2M in revenue, so I am going to use this blog to speak to all of you. It’s very common among independent advisory firms nearing that revenue level to see their growth slow dramatically.