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The firm built a product to match the current moment, which is political, says CEO Hardeep Walia.

Two of its Royal Alliance firms form a $2.5 billion powerhouse.

Despite the projected increase in health care expenses, clients can expect their total living costs to decline after they retire, as they will owe lower or no income taxes and have fewer items on their budget.

The firm previously shuttered a wealth management unit last year that failed to take off despite some high profile hires.

Five new advisers managing $464 million joined the regional firm, which now boasts 61 locations.

The long-awaited legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act proposes to phase out key parts of the law over several years.

"The number of enforcement cases is likely to be down considerably going forward," said Urska Velikonja, a law professor at Emory University.

The acting head of OCIE says the commission has abandoned "wide, full-scope" scrutiny in favor of more targeted, risk-based reviews.

Clients who have assets in an IRA but want to reduce the costs may want to roll the money into their 401(k) plan if their employer allows such transfer.

The 17-year industry veteran says organic growth is the biggest issue facing advisory firms.