Winning the HNW Client: How a Holistic Tax and Investment Strategy Sets Advisors Apart
Key Takeaways 46% of HNW investors plan to change or add a wealth relationship in the next 12–24 months. Advisors who offer a consolidated, specialized...

Whether you’re an employee at a wirehouse or a registered representative of an independent broker-dealer (IBD), you’ve decided that it’s time for the next stage in your career: You’re going to transition into a registered investment advisor.

As a financial advisor, you regularly help your clients build responsible plans for their retirement or for transitioning away from their business, even if they feel that it's too early to start thinking about retirement.

For RIAs, networking with others who understand the challenges you face may hold the key to greater independence As a registered investment advisor, you’re driven by a quest for independence. Serving clients in your own way—using your skills and experience to make a difference in their lives—is likely…

Specialization certainly has its benefits: Financial advisors who specialize build up deep knowledge in their chosen niche, and clients looking for that particular service know where to go.