Corporate governance

"Make the process as collaborative as possible," one expert says.

Michael LaMena's exit continues the management shake-up at the Chicago-based RIA.

As daunting as creating a transition strategy seems, the sooner advisers start the more successful it is likely to be. Here are some tools to start the process.

"It’s never been a better time to be a seller," says investment banker Liz Nesvold.

Only about 5% still charge them, according to a Financial Planning study.

The partnership marks the third deal since a major private equity investment in April.

Critical criteria that can raise the market price of an advisers' book.

Marketing and sales strategies are better received when firms provide information advisers are actually seeking.

The engine of future growth for the top independent broker-dealers is likely to be fees.

The RIA's 7th deal in 16 months is for a $160M adviser.