Dynasty Financial Partners

It’s a big decision, and getting it right the first time around can avoid a lot of headaches, experts say.

The firm’s new technology will allow advisors to “get into the weeds” of underlying portfolios with clients.

“I wanted to be able to walk in the door and only be able to answer to one constituency: my clients,” advisor Andy Ferguson says.

“Clients have gotten a good scare,” says Dave Welling, CEO of Mercer Advisors.

Procyon Partners, which caters to UHNW clients and retirement plans, had a rocky separation from the same former firm.

Unexpected tailwinds from the global pandemic have made recruitment more efficient and have highlighted advisor-client bonds.

Some advisors have questioned the ethics of taking the loans, intended to help small businesses keep their employees on payroll.

Billion-dollar teams are voting with their feet. Here’s where they are going.

After logging 27 years at the firm, the advisor is starting his “next 25-year chapter” as an independent.

LPL has reeled in about half of the reps changing their BDs so far this year, but the full RIA channel is also reaping big gains. Plus, other news in the indie space.