Industry experts think LPL will have to work hard to retain Commonwealth advisors who were sold on the idea that they'd be working for a "boutique" firm.
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Experts say that while data ownership might at first be time-consuming and costly, the long-term benefits make it an extremely worthwhile investment.
March 31
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The acquisition will bring LPL as much as $285 billion in AUM and 2,900 advisors when it closes in the second half of the year.
March 31
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Also this week, Ameriprise CEO James Cracchiolo sees a 12% bump in compensation in 2024 and new LPL CEO Rich Steinmeier also sees a hefty pay bump.
March 28
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Wage growth for job-hoppers is on the decline, but financial advisors say that might be a good thing for long-term retirement savings.
March 28
Financial Planning announces its 2025 class of the top 40 most productive employee wealth management brokers under age 40.
Financial Planning announces its 2025 class of the top 40 most productive employee brokers under age 40 at regional U.S. firms.
In an industry with too few advisors, many say the failure rate for newcomers remains disconcertingly high. But brokers on Financial Planning's top 40 under 40 list say they wouldn't be where they are without early career training.
Across the last five years of Financial Planning's 40 under 40 list, a few key insights have emerged about where the industry is at — and where it's headed.
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Grant Blindbury of FMB Wealth Management said staying away from well-worn client-facing financial planning solutions has helped his firm separate itself from the pack.
March 26
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Affluent clients report much greater satisfaction with their current financial advisor if they adhere to the fiduciary standard, according to new research from Cerulli.
March 26
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Findings from the recent Financial Advisor Confidence Outlook found that more than a quarter of advisors modify portfolio strategy based on the client's gender.
March 26
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For clients facing an unexpected federal job loss, here's five tangible ways financial advisors can provide guidance.
March 25
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With the technology landscape changing frequently, we asked advisors about the AI tools they're using today and what they're getting from them.
March 25