RIAs

Advisors typically take most of their clients with them when they go independent, but not all of them do.

One defecting advisor says she was lured by better technology and because at her new employer, “It’s about the people and not just the numbers.”

Both pieces of legislation have caused sweeping changes to retirement planning and wealth management.

The firm’s diminished ranks are a sign of huge changes in the wirehouse world since the financial crisis ended.

“We didn’t need to physically travel to see that RBC was the ideal place to move our practice,” ex-UBS advisor says.

Many financial advisors aren’t aware of serious conflicts of interest affecting the majority of retail clients, Northeastern University Professor Nicole Boyson says in a Financial Planning Podcast.

“I’d say independence is resonating with advisors now more than ever,” says recruiter Jodie Papike.

How they’re hiring, striving and even thriving under new conditions.

New digital tools have boosted advisors' ability to reach more — but not all — clients.

Approximately 450 RIAs custody with Folio, which has $11 billion in assets.