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Now that Focus is public, investors have some big questions

A high valuation is a mixed blessing, industry analysts say.

RIAs Charles Paikert August 2

RIAs Charles Paikert August 2
Focus IPO faces 5 hard questions

A public offering will be a landmark for the advisory business. But the aggregator will face unprecedented scrutiny from investors.

RIAs Charles Paikert June 8

RIAs Charles Paikert June 8
The RIA's guide to outside capital and private equity

The definition of independence for advisors is changing, according to a new report.

RIAs Charles Paikert June 6

RIAs Charles Paikert June 6
Flexing its muscles after a capital infusion, HighTower lands a $365M RIA

The advisory firm left Securities America to make the move.

Recruiting Sean Allocca June 5

Recruiting Sean Allocca June 5
Video The 'fundamental change' RIAs need: Lightning Round with HighTower's Weissbluth

The no-nonsense CEO fields rapid-fire questions on everything from Amazon's interest in financial services to how the SEC is handling the fiduciary rule

Client communications May 9

Client communications May 9
Hire new advisors before you can afford them. Crazy or brilliant?

Finding the talent for your practice might require you to step outside your comfort zone.

Practice management Andrew Welsch May 8

Practice management Andrew Welsch May 8
How HighTower 2.0 is wielding its new war chest

The RIA grabs an UHNW firm with trust services in a lucrative market while also targeting midsized firms.

RIAs Charles Paikert April 18

RIAs Charles Paikert April 18
With money to burn, what’s HighTower’s next move?

The RIA boosts its platform, loses top execs and faces wary advisors.

RIAs Charles Paikert February 22

RIAs Charles Paikert February 22
Will threatened Broker Protocol upend advisors' career plans?

Advisors such as Greg Hersch have long found professional fulfillment by leaving wirehouses to start their own firms. But will they soon find that path cut off?

Broker Protocol Andrew Welsch January 23

Broker Protocol Andrew Welsch January 23
How to achieve eye-popping annual AUM growth

Consolidators are doubling and tripling RIAs' five-year performance.

RIAs Charles Paikert January 18

RIAs Charles Paikert January 18

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