IBD Elite 2025: 4 growth trends for independent wealth firms

As a channel of wealth management that generates more business than some countries, the firms of…

SmartAsset studies international RIA registrations

There are only about 1,200 registered investment advisory firms that have filed with both the Securities…

Financial advisor searches hit new high amid surging demand

Americans are googling for financial advisors like never before. Search interest in financial advisors climbed sharply…

SER Summit tops record for Latino financial advisor event

The ranks of Latino clients and wealth management professionals are growing, if a conference this week…

RIAs reach record profits with stagnant growth, study says

Registered investment advisory firms reached a record level of profitability and financial advisors notched new highs…

IBD Elite 2025: Fastest growing independent brokerages

In a year of substantial growth for the independent brokerage channel of wealth management, these 10…

Key factors for financial advisors considering OSJs

This is the 15th installment in a Financial Planning series by Chief Correspondent Tobias Salinger on…

Truist to open 100 branches, hire more financial advisors

Truist Financial plans to open 100 branches and renovate 300 existing locations in high-growth markets, mostly…

Summer events to win new clients for financial advisors

A season known for out-of-office emails and pausing business goals until everyone is back from their…

How expanding RIAs recruit more financial advisors

This is the 14th installment in a Financial Planning series by Chief Correspondent Tobias Salinger on…

When should a new RIA hire more staff

This is the 13th installment in a Financial Planning series by Chief Correspondent Tobias Salinger on…

How geography ties into wealth management growth

The role of geography in potential business opportunities for financial advisors can be hard to calculate…

How should an RIA create a marketing plan?

This is the 12th installment in a Financial Planning series by Chief Correspondent Tobias Salinger on…

AFE Private Wealth, E Social Club to open new facility

A growing advisory practice’s new office will give it more room for expansion — and a…

American College, RISR team up on business succession clients

Years ago, the owner of a small insurance firm that was about to change hands came…

How to get the best ROI on your firm’s conference swag

Conference season is once again heating up in the wealth management industry and seasoned attendees know…

How can new RIAs find their niche?

This is the 11th installment in a Financial Planning series by Chief Correspondent Tobias Salinger on…

SmartAsset calculates financial advisor’s value

Financial advisors seeking a quick way to show prospective clients how their services pay for themselves…

How new RIAs can do lead gen and get organic growth

This is the 10th installment in a Financial Planning series by Chief Correspondent Tobias Salinger on…

How should new RIAs choose a tech stack

This is the ninth installment in a Financial Planning series by Chief Correspondent Tobias Salinger on…

Tech stacks with AI core for growth-minded RIAs

Artificial intelligence in advisor tech is about to get very interesting. Adrian Johnstone, CEO and co-founder…

Impact of House NCAA settlement on financial planning

Financial advisors’ business case for working with college athletes picked up a multibillion-dollar infusion last month…