“The fund-of-funds concept used by the Huntington Asset Allocation Funds helps investors of all sizes diversify their investment portfolios,” said Randy Bateman, president of Huntington Asset Advisors, which runs the funds. Bateman is also chief investment officer of Huntington National Bank. “The fund-of-funds design brings together the collective expertise of nearly all our fund managers, who are some of the most experienced in the industry.”
Succession planning experts say that the possible next generation of RIA owners need clear communication, tangible career paths and thoughtful compensation plans. But that is often easier said than done.
Cognitive decline is a difficult topic to raise, but advisors who plan ahead can protect clients' finances and autonomy before a crisis hits.
UBS wants to keep its advisors happy and in their seats. As a result, its 2027 compensation policies avoid the usual grid-update mixture of "good news, bad news."
Industry lawyers and experts say the latest wrinkle in a long-running LPL-Ameriprise recruiting dispute shows why advisors should strongly consider retaining their own legal counsel when changing firms.
Nearly half of respondents reported plans to claim benefits early, with many citing fears about the health of the Social Security program.
The latest Fidelity Investments M&A report displayed a trend that dealmakers had already been noticing: RIA buyers are getting more selective. But experts say sellers can still stand out with the right attributes, and they must find the right fit in the process.
