Practice management

He says the industry has become much more diverse and supportive, but there’s still a long way to go.

The same trends upending other industries offer opportunities for advisory practices to get ahead of the competition.

A law firm’s analysis of what the self regulator is doing to rein in bad brokerages and advisors marshalls data not easily found.

They say a prolonged period of volatility will require more creative solutions to find returns and stave off losses.

There are decisions to be made ahead of final guidance to be released by the commission later this year.

Akshay Singh’s Indyfin seeks to give more independent practices access to client leads and the potential opportunity of online reviews.

With practices innovating in the way that they engage with clients and prospects, some may be missing out on business opportunities.

Across the country, banks of all sizes are investing in the wealth business as a way to deepen customer relationships, capture recurring revenues and tap into a massive transfer of wealth from baby boomers to Generation X and millennials. A lot of money is up for grabs, but maybe not enough to go around.

But a recruiting expert says advisor independence comes with its own set of challenges.

To engage current and prospective clients, advisors need to hone their voices, curate content and develop consistent posting habits, among other practices.