Building Your Business
Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors build and grow successful practices.
741 BDs Opt In to FINRA Home Office Inspections
By Melanie WaddellOpt-ins are highest among large firm and represent 22% of the industry, FINRA says.
July 22, 2024
Wirehouse Veteran Sees Risk to Clients in RIA 'Behemoths'Mega-RIAs could lose what makes them different from wirehouses, Segment Wealth CEO Gil Baumgarten says.
July 22, 2024
Kitces: 5 Industry Trends Reshaping Financial AdviceThe advice business has reached a generational turning point, the popular blogger says.
July 19, 2024
Mega-RIAs Will Grow to Rival Wirehouses in Next Decade: Mariner's BicknellAdding services to meet clients' needs is crucial to that growth, Mariner Wealth Advisors' CEO says.
July 19, 2024
The Benefits of Using Financial Education, and How to Implement ItTo leverage enhanced client education to grow your firm, it needs to be put into practice.
July 19, 2024
Focus Financial to Merge Atlanta-Based Wealth Shop With Colony GroupThis and other recent deals have pushed The Colony Group's assets to about $110 billion.
July 17, 2024
Ex-Schwab Exec Named CFP Board Chair-ElectTerri Kallsen, senior operating partner at Rise Growth Partners, will lead the standards-setting organization in 2026.
July 17, 2024
World Investment Advisors Acquires $3.5B Wealth FirmThe firm formerly known as Pensionmark is adding 76 staffers and 15 offices across the Northeast and Ohio.