Growth strategies

Jeffrey Levine and The American College of Financial Services hope to help more financial advisors branch into the related but historically separate field.

High-earning participants in the expanding universe of retirement plans offer a wellspring of potential clients for firms and advisors.

Concurrent Financial Planning brings academic gravitas to its growth plans under the firm's founder Preston Cherry and his wife, Managing Partner Eiman Osseilan.

LPL Financial topped the list, but the next five firms in these rankings of the 10 that picked up the most brokers from rivals are wirehouses and employee brokerages.

The meaning of independence takes on many different forms for these 10 financial advisors, wealth management executives, entrepreneurs and other experts.

With brokerages, consolidation, lawsuits and more, independence ain't what it used to be. Advisors who want to break away must contend with ever-changing options and obstacles to define their own version of independence.

One year after it bought First Republic Bank, the largest U.S. bank by assets is launching J.P. Morgan Private Client, a new tier in its affluent-consumer services that brings together JPMorgan's brand with First Republic's concierge model.

The disturbing nature of the claims and puzzling sequence of events add a fraught layer to what was already going to be a challenging CEO handoff from the founder.

The general categories represent a starting point for RIAs that may be trying to figure out how they fit into a buyer's long-term plans, a Datos Insights study says.

Led by CEO Jack Ginter, Callan Family Office reached a milestone that he says will enable the firm to invest in technology and ultrahigh net worth advisor recruiting.

Five experts shared insights on why Gen Zers defy stereotypes as the most recent data from the Fed displays their burgeoning net worth.

Less than two years after the firm's launch, it has reached 60 financial advisors and $7 billion in client assets. Here's a look at its expansion strategy.

When it comes to growth, a stalled advisory practice isn't a sign of failure. Pushing your firm to the next stage is a matter of learning to optimize your business.

AlTi Global's massive infusion from Allianz X and Constellation Wealth signals one of many potential paths for new sources of capital into the industry.

The firm's big tech investments and history working with banks attracted Wintrust, the CEO of its wealth division told FP.

The No. 1 independent broker-dealer is paying a pretty penny and delighting Wall Street analysts. Here's a deep look at the larger significance to the industry.

Those fields are a bright spot in dealmaking amid a slump in other industries. Here's why non-bank loans that drive deals could bring problems in the future.

Putting financial security before relationships and wanting investments that don't harm their altruism are key to young investors.

The largest independent brokerage will move 2,400 financial advisors from seven brokerages onto its platform during a lengthy conversion stretching into 2025.

Pivoting from "this company will always be mine" to "I need to find a partner who can help me maintain continuity" is a necessary mindset shift for advisors making continuity plans.