Succession Planning
Learn how top financial advisors and firms handle succession planning and what industry experts suggest is key to getting it right.
Hightower COO Leaves Firm After Less Than 2 Years
By John ManganaroThe firm has made a number of high-level leadership changes since former CEO Bob Oros departed.
January 20, 2026
7 Steps Advisors, Wealth Firms Can Take to Win in 2026Industry leaders Shirl Penney and Natalie Wolfsen sound off on today's key issues with author April Rudin.
January 15, 2026
Merrill Posts Strong Wealthy-Client Growth in 2025The Thundering Herd also continues to see low levels of advisor attrition, one executive said.
January 14, 2026
Osaic Taps Two Firms to Enhance Advisor Training ProgramsThe wealth manager draws on ActiFi and Greene Consulting to further develop its training and support capabilities.
January 06, 2026
Cambridge Takes Minority Stake in AmeriFlex GroupThe investment is intended to accelerate the expansion of SuccessionFully, the hybrid RIA firm's single-source succession platform.
December 22, 2025
RIA Succession Planning Reaches Breaking Point: DeVoeTwo-thirds of industry executives see it as a major issue, a report finds, with less next-gen confidence.
December 15, 2025
Focus Financial Names New CEOPresident Adam Birenbaum will take on the role when Michael Nathanson steps down Feb. 1.
December 11, 2025
LPL-Commonwealth Story 'Isn't Finished': Cetera CEOLPL’s acquisition is officially on the books, but Mike Durbin says the dust is far from settled.