Succession planning

Regional directors are “sorry to see Doug go," a Cetera adviser says. Tom Taylor, now COO, will take his place.

Advisers are seeing clients drawing down on their assets, but there’s a solution right in front of them.

Record deal activity in 2016 is setting the stage for more growth, according to Echelon DealBook.

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Succession planning is thwarted by most bankers' high-handed attitude that they own the client relationship. Realities on the ground are more nuanced.

The bank implemented the program to compensate advisers as they transition their books to other advisers, while ensuring that their clients are left in good hands.

Advisers at a bank may have to shift to another channel for a few years before retirement, says contributor Rick Rummage.

When advisers quit, banks lose revenue even when they hire replacements. The present value of that lost revenue averaged $2 million, according to a study by Kehrer Bielan.

The executive suite transition has been years in the making.

Four important things to bear in mind if you are considering joining a network of independent RIAs.