Growth strategies

Over the past 18 years, the independent brokerage channel of the industry has surged massively while also evolving significantly.

Fewer than 3% of U.S. advisory firms report registrations with foreign regulators, and the meager ranks reflect the difficulty of breaking into international markets.

Americans are searching for financial advisors at record levels, reflecting growing market uncertainty and opportunity for advisors to attract new clients.

A record high in attendance and backers like LPL, Morgan Stanley, Carson Group and FPA highlight how the industry has taken notice of the SER Summit.

The Ensemble Practice crunched data from hundreds of advisory practices the consulting firm says are getting tepid growth amid their impressive metrics.

The group of rapidly expanding firms includes mainstays like LPL Financial, but also smaller upstarts that are enlarging their footprints at a notable clip.

The question has turned into something of a paradox because of the related, but different, rise of RIAs and how that has affected independent brokerages.

A range of perks and parties could help advisors forge deeper relationships and generate valuable leads, often without breaking the bank in the process.

The Charlotte, North Carolina-based bank, which is focusing its growth push in the Southeast, is also planning to renovate 300 existing offices as part of an effort to attract more mass-affluent customers.

Only about 4% to 6% of advisors switch firms in a given year, for any number of reasons. Here's how growing advisory teams add to their ranks.