RIAs

If clients are unhappy with any aspect of their life that financial planning will solve, make that the primary focus.

The hybrid firm stated it now has $4.9 billion in AUM, with $1.4 billion gained this year alone.

A new industry snapshot highlights record firm count and AUM, while continuing steep client growth fueled in considerable part by the rise of robos.

They made the move in part because of the marketing and research resources the firm offers, says new hire Todd Kissel.

The nation's biggest IBD believes macro trends are ideal to boost recruiting, says LPL managing director Bill Morrissey.

The new hire comes after the wirehouse said it would cut back on recruiting.

The firm continues a recruiting streak that has netted teams managing over $10.5 billion in assets this year alone.

"Make the process as collaborative as possible," one expert says.

After Sept. 11, 2001, one planner resolved to use his skills as a CFP to assist affected families pro bono and he rallied others to his cause.

Michael LaMena's exit continues the management shake-up at the Chicago-based RIA.