More about InVest: As new digital tools transform wealth management, the industry’s largest players are rushing to adapt to ever-increasing customer expectations, while smaller firms strive to keep pace. Behind the scenes, many are investing more on technology and hiring to drive growth, but margins remain under pressure. In|Vest West is exploring all the dynamics at play — from front to back office — and the technologies that are shaping the future of the firm.

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Effective strategies depend on attention to ever-changing laws and to the clients' personal circumstances.
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Taxpayers who filed early this year and reported state tax refunds they received in 2022 as taxable income should consider filing an amended return.
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Lehman & DeRafelo offers another example of a big RIA seeking a larger partner despite turbulent economic conditions and some signs of an M&A slowdown.
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Americans pay billions of dollars in taxes each year when draining their retirement plans as they change jobs. The "leakage" doesn't bode well for long-term savings, data shows.
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The line between independent firms and wirehouses is beginning to blur, causing advisors to rethink their options, writes recruiter Louis Diamond.
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Louis Diamond is the CEO of Diamond Consultants, responsible for leading the long-term vision of the firm.
Previously, he worked as a consultant at Ernst & Young, and in wealth management at Morgan Stanley and UBS. He co-hosts the
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The move comes as First Republic's struggles in the banking crisis have driven many high-profile advisors to leave, creating an opening for others to poach.
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The leader of the industry marketing firm talks about what sets top performers apart and how to avoid undermining a client relationship.
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Even though there's not a way to predict who might face the next wave of layoffs, advisors can help clients prepare their finances.
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The firm will compete against a growing group of rivals, but its founders expect to attract a billion-dollar advisory firm by the end of the year.
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