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Best & Worst BDs for Financial Advisor Satisfaction: J.D. Power, 2025
By Michael S. FischerYounger advisors want more support from their firms, the research group finds.
July 14, 2025
Learn All You Need to Know About the New Tax LawOn July 23, Professors William Byrnes and Robert Bloink will dig into Trump’s "One Big Beautiful Bill."
July 14, 2025
6 Ways Advisors Are Redefining RecruitmentWhile firms once led with eye-catching offers and signing bonuses, today’s advisors approach transitions with a different mindset.
July 14, 2025
A Conference's Message: To Reach the Next Level, Ask the Right QuestionsAt Affiliated Advisors’ recent Advance gathering, conversations centered on asking "Who?" instead of "How?"
July 11, 2025
Why the Number of BDs Could Drop 20% in 5 Years"Clients, financial advisors, firms and the media all seem to favor the RIA model," consulting exec Chip Roame says.
July 11, 2025
7 Ways to Answer 'How Much Do You Charge?'Advisors help clients plan for financial independence yet are often given pushback on fees.
July 10, 2025
RBC Recruits $1.7B Ex-UBS Team for New Downstate NY BranchThe eight-member team joined RBC’s new branch in Westchester, New York.
July 10, 2025
4 Smart AI Moves RIAs Can Make Without Risking Client TrustTechnology can help firms punch above their weight class, but embracing it doesn’t have to mean recklessness.