Building Your Business
Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors build and grow successful practices.
Mercer Hires Its First Client Development Chief
By Janet LevauxAlisa Maute, formerly of LPL Financial, has also worked for WisdomTree, Van Kampen and Morgan Stanley.
February 04, 2025
Rockefeller Lures $1B Team From JanneyThe upstate New York group has served individual, charitable and small-business clients.
February 04, 2025
1 in 4 Clients Would Consider Switching Advisors After $1M Inheritance: SurveyWhile overall satisfaction rates are high, millennials are the most likely to invest a windfall elsewhere, Orion finds.
January 31, 2025
Planning Foundation Issues Grants to Support Pro Bono GuidanceOrganizations providing planning without charge will benefit from a record $678,000 in funding during 2025.
January 31, 2025
FinServ Foundation Names Mentorship DirectorSamantha Allen will help the nonprofit organization support the next generation of advisor industry leaders.
January 31, 2025
7 Do’s and Don’ts When Changing Firms or Breaking AwayBrandy Weiberg of Wealthcare Capital has supported more than 100 advisors as they have transitioned their businesses.
January 31, 2025
RIA M&A Activity Set Record in 2024: DeVoeThe 272 announced transactions in the year, including 81 in the quarter, topped the 2022 mark.
January 31, 2025
Raymond James Beats Estimates, Stops Reporting Quarterly Advisor HeadcountIndustry watchers say they don’t see a downside to the firm's new approach to disclosing this data.