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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.

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.

The line between independent firms and wirehouses is beginning to blur, causing advisors to rethink their options, writes recruiter Louis Diamond.

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 Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors.

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.

The leader of the industry marketing firm talks about what sets top performers apart and how to avoid undermining a client relationship.

Even though there's not a way to predict who might face the next wave of layoffs, advisors can help clients prepare their finances.

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.

No one knows how advisory firms should best leverage budding metaverse technology. And experts say if someone suggests otherwise, their confidence is likely virtual.

The midsize wealth management firm with 250 advisors chose to be an independent subsidiary rather than folding into a private equity firm or an RIA aggregator.