AI may be widening the technology gap between employee and independent advisors. Speed, flexibility and choice all matter. Louis explores the trade-offs with John O'Connell of The Oasis Group. https://t.co/0L6XgoUKN1
Four partners. A $1.2B UBS business. Nearly a year getting aligned before making a move. Ox Road Capital's story shows why the hardest part of a transition can happen long before anyone changes firms. https://t.co/WhR6RvFUBx
Growth isn’t just about adding assets. It’s about creating the capacity to serve clients and build a stronger business. AssetMark CEO Michael Kim joins me to discuss how advisors can do both. https://t.co/klsx27uEfS
The decision to build an RIA is just the beginning.
What comes next? Lots of decisions!
Our new RIA Builder’s Blueprint helps organize those decisions into a practical starting point.
Download it here: https://t.co/FhHERkBs3g
Advisors spend plenty of time evaluating decisions for clients. But how often do they evaluate the decision to stay at their own firm? Here are 4 factors to consider before assuming where you are is still the best fit.
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“Don’t tell me. Show me.” Shannon Spotswood’s advice to advisors evaluating platforms: Look past the pitch and ask for evidence of how a firm actually solves problems and supports growth. https://t.co/zKDnccBKaZ
Is 100% ownership always the better economic outcome? Patrick Larkin explains why comparing the growth and future value of two enterprises can matter more than simply comparing ownership percentages. https://t.co/b9cygHYlOW
Most advisors don't wake up one day and decide to leave.
It usually starts with a question they can't stop asking.
If you're wondering whether your current firm is still the right fit, this is a good place to start.
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One of the biggest mistakes advisors make is starting with assumptions instead of objectives.
Before comparing firms or models, define the business you're trying to build.
Great conversation with Louis and Josh.
https://t.co/jgqwtDksto
Record advisor movement isn’t noise—it’s signal.
More advisors are rethinking control, growth, and enterprise value than ever before.
The question isn’t if the landscape is changing—it’s how you respond.
https://t.co/oYJzK95hof
RIA or IBD? Both offer independence, but they deliver it differently. Our latest article explores the key differences in autonomy, support, enterprise value, transition economics, and more to help advisors choose the right path.
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The most valuable advisors don't just manage investments. They become the first call when life gets complicated.
Great conversation with Constantine Hatzivassiliou of Certuity on trust, family offices, and building a business through referrals.
https://t.co/kPUdE5URYp
The biggest transition isn't leaving your firm. It's learning to think like a CEO. Great conversation with Matt Kilgroe on scaling, ownership, recruiting and building an enduring advisory business. https://t.co/Hy9DEuHIib
AI has made industry information abundant. Ironically, that makes clarity even more valuable. My latest article explores why the recruiter's role has evolved from providing information to helping advisors think strategically. https://t.co/2NIC1RKGXt
More optionality should make decisions easier. In reality, it often creates inertia. My latest column explores why successful advisors can become trapped by too many good choices and how to break through the noise. https://t.co/ktS6JenuSL
Many advisors ask: "Who owns the firm?"
It's a fair question. But a better one is: "How does that ownership impact my ability to grow?"
Understanding the implications of ownership is far more important than the label itself.
Read more here: https://t.co/aOwoAr14tT
Most advisor transitions don’t begin with dissatisfaction.
They begin with curiosity:
“Could I serve clients better another way?”
This replay with Mindy explores portability, culture fit, enterprise value, and optionality.
https://t.co/CHX6M3t2kJ
As investment management becomes table stakes, advisors need new ways to differentiate. AI-powered estate planning may be one of the next big frontiers. Great insights from Rafael Loureiro of https://t.co/LfP9QGDiPf. https://t.co/dCcCQUaynY
What changes when an advisor stops thinking like a renter and starts thinking like an owner? Ricky Smith shares the mindset shifts, due diligence process, and lessons behind building a $1.25B independent business.
https://t.co/LwbYPoRJMD
Comp plans are rarely neutral. They often signal what a firm values, where it’s investing, and how advisors may need to respond. Barbara Herman unpacks the cost and opportunity of clarity. https://t.co/u60WpS9RCF