The Practice: Succession planning

• August 10, 2017

  Advisors Are Younger, But Firms Still Face Shortfall

  Practices must work harder to replace retiring baby boomers and their revenue.

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• August 8, 2017

  FAs Claim Unpaid Wages Following Owner’s Suicide

  Advisors allege a pattern of misappropriation prior to owner’s death.

  Last Comment: August 8, 2017
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• August 7, 2017

  Here’s Why Broker Consolidation Could Last Decades

  Trend is likely to continue with uncertainty over regulatory landscape and more brokers nearing retirement.

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• August 3, 2017

  Recruiting in Broker-Dealer Space Heats Up

  Some advisors have been waiting for more certainty about DOL’s fiduciary rule to make moves.

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• July 31, 2017

  Watchdog Bigwigs Clash Over Anti-DOL Rule Stance

  Massachusetts securities chief says SEC Commissioner’s comments are fodder for legal challengers.

  Last Comment: July 31, 2017
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• July 27, 2017

  Small FAs Are Now Big Targets for Hungry Acquirers

  Recent deals point to industry consolidation continuing.

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• July 24, 2017

  $20 Billion Mariner Wealth Ramps Up Acquisitions

  After more than a year off, indie RIA ready to cut new deals.

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• July 21, 2017

  Why The Transactional Brokerage Model Might be Dead

  The broker exodus seems to be speeding up.

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• July 17, 2017

  Succession Planning to Prepare for the Worst

  Without adequate planning the sudden death of a partner can destroy the firm.

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• July 14, 2017

  Merrill Lynch Loses Veteran FAs to UBS

  Advisors collectively managed over $1 billion.

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