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The RIA aggregator's newest partner, Boston-based Lake Street Advisors, is its sixth in in New England and its second addition this year.

Exclusive: The personality-driven RIA, backed by private equity money, plans to 'move quickly' to make acquisitions in existing markets.

An alternative to acquiring an advisory firm, this strategy might also net books of business.

An alternative to acquiring an advisory firm, this strategy might also net books of business.

Advisers will be challenged to evolve to remain successful in the new age of cheaper investing, shifting demographics and (at some point) a fiduciary standard, says Tim Coleman of Centier Bank.

Access to banking information ensures advisors can perform holistic planning, fintech firms say.

The advisers oversaw nearly $900 million in combined AUM, and moved to Morgan Stanley, Raymond James and HighTower.

Compensation is just part of the consideration for an adviser to go independent.

Using only monetary rewards as the sole means of motivation is a missed opportunity to spur advisers to greater levels of production and productivity.

Commission, salary or bonus: Who gets what, how and where? We've got it all here.