Succession is not a single decision. It is a structured journey. Whether you want to simplify your workload, reshape your […]
In a crowded, tech-enabled market, who you are matters as much as what you offer. As advisory firms grow through 2026, culture, purpose, and trust are becoming powerful differentiators.
I recently sat on a panel focused on succession, transition, and valuation. One truth kept surfacing: most advisors think about succession about 10 years too late.
Succession has often been misunderstood or categorized as a single event: sell your entire book when you are ready to retire.
I recently had the pleasure of presenting to some of AssetMark’s best advisors at the Platinum Summit event. During this session, I shared about creating a truly multi-generational firm—one that goes beyond multigenerational families and expands to multigenerational advisors and team members and even into multigenerational services.
As a financial advisor, you naturally think about the future. Your job, at its core, is to help people plan, prepare, respond, and adjust. Adding another layer to that, you probably think about the future of your business, your finances, and your life beyond business (no matter how…
The financial landscape is on the brink of a seismic shift as trillions of dollars in wealth are set to transfer from the Baby Boomer generation to their heirs. This phenomenon, known as the Great Wealth Transfer or Great Opportunity Transfer, according to Michael Kim, AssetMark CEO, presents…
Do you know the most common liquidity pitfalls for advisors and key discovery questions to help you form a strategy that fits the unique goals of your clients? This blog takes a quick look at mistakes financial advisors sometimes make when helping their clients navigate the need for…
If you're considering retirement, you may be wondering how you can ensure a smooth transition – and extract maximum value from your business – with best practices on financial advisor succession planning.
As financial advisors, it's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day demands of managing client portfolios and providing sound financial guidance. However, overlooking the value of your business until retirement looms on the horizon could be a costly mistake. Considering the value of your practice early on…
For some, the dream of going independent is always on their mind. For other financial advisors, the concept of leaving the comfort of a wirehouse or broker-dealer is a no-go. The good news? There is no right way to go about forging your career.
Acquisitions in the financial services industry are guided by the search for value. Firms considering selling or merging their practice must be aware that today’s buyers are seeking ways to unlock future advantages by acquiring the ability to scale effectively. This trend persists in a still-fragmented marketplace where…
Are you a financial advisor looking to take your practice to the next level? If so, building scalability into your business plan is the key to attracting more clients and achieving sustained success. Scaling is not just about growth; it's about efficiently increasing your capacity and versatility while…
In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of finance, staying ahead of the curve is paramount to financial advisor success. While it may be only anecdotally true, an old adage claims that “not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” Generally, professional development can enhance critical thinking,…
In the ever-evolving landscape of financial advisory services, the shift from a commission-based model to a fee-based structure has become increasingly prevalent. This transformation is driven by the desire for greater transparency, enhanced client-advisor alignment, and a focus on providing comprehensive financial solutions, while also maintaining a profitable…
