Young Professionals
Young professionals represent the future of the financial advice business. Read the latest news concerning tomorrow's industry leaders.
Why Small Is the New Big for RIAs
By Timothy WelshWhile "scale" is today's industry buzzword, most advisory firms can survive and thrive despite their relative size.
November 06, 2020
UBS Slashes Asset Minimum for Robo-Advice ProgramThe wirehouse cuts the minimum for its hybrid Advice Advantage Program by 50%.
November 05, 2020
Why It's Time to Hire Service-Focused AdvisorsWhile business-building rainmakers are essential to the health of an advisory firm, service advisors are often more valuable.
November 03, 2020
The History of the Schwab-TD Ameritrade DealA look at the $22 billion transaction's roots shows how earlier M&As and the industry's move to zero commissions were critical to its development.
November 03, 2020
Tibergien: What's Next for RIAs After Schwab-TD Ameritrade DealThere's "no real truly branded fiduciary business" today, but the emergence of one is "pretty likely," industry guru Mark Tibergien says.
November 03, 2020
What the Schwab-TD Ameritrade Deal Means for Advisors: MalloukLines separating the broker-dealer and RIA business models "are going to continue to be blurred," the head of Creative Planning says.
November 02, 2020
5 Humble Suggestions on Transitioning Clients to Junior AdvisorsAt 34, I'm managing nearly 100 client relationships transferred to me by other planners. Here's how to make the process go smoothly.
November 02, 2020
LPL Grabs TD Ameritrade Exec to Lead TradingBen Welch comes on board less than a month after Charles Schwab wrapped up its $22 billion purchase of the former rival.