The wealth management landscape is undergoing a thrilling metamorphosis, with financial advisors seizing the opportunity to break free from the chains of big firms and venture into independence. Picture this: a seismic shift in the industry, akin to the aftermath of JPMorgan Chase’s acquisition of First Republic Bank, has advisors itching to liberate themselves from…
Exciting new horizons await, but let’s get real here – not everything can just slide over to your new firm from your old firm. Sorry for the downbeat news flash but it’s the truth. You need to be smart about what assets can or should move during a firm transition. Let’s dive into the nitty-gritty!…
In today’s financial landscape, the notion of independence has taken center stage for financial advisors. Top firms are imposing stringent compliance measures, facing financial penalties for misconduct, and subjecting advisors to invasive surveillance. As a result, many advisors feel trapped and long for personal freedom. Compensation structures are also becoming uncertain, leaving advisors unsure about…
Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken action against Bank of America for engaging in illegal activities that harmed its customers. The bank has been ordered to pay over $100 million to affected consumers and an additional $150 million in penalties to the CFPB and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency…
Remember, Wells Fargo lost almost 4,000 advisors over years due to the exact headline risk. If this headline is picked up heavily in the press it could have far reaching consequences for advisors’ practices. At the least, these types of headlines do not bode well for client perception. Particularly since Bank of America leadership has…
In a scenario reminiscent of The Clash’s iconic song “Should I Stay or Should I Go,” First Republic advisors find themselves facing tough decisions. While JPMorgan Chase (JPMC) assures them that they will be treated differently, respecting their unique culture and franchise, skepticism abounds. Advisors are being enticed with promises that their former offices will…
In today’s podcast, they discuss the employment and retention contracts presented to First Republic Advisors by JPMorgan and the points they should be aware of when reviewing these documents. Meet Rogge Dunn: Rogge Dunn handles employment, partnerships, FINRA, class actions, arbitration, defamation, privacy issues, shareholder oppression, “business divorce,” non-competes, trade secrets, whistleblowing, and significant personal…
Merrill Lynch has been a large part of my family’s history since the days when my father, was an advisor for the firm for 25 years. Thereafter when he established The Gershman Group. Merrill has one of the strongest platforms on the Street that can address all the needs of an advisor and his or…
Overall, the acquisition of First Republic’s wealth management business by JPMorgan presents both opportunities and challenges for financial advisors. While the acquisition will give First Republic advisors access to new vast resources, they will also need to navigate the challenges of integration, client retention, and cultural differences. Ultimately, success will depend on the ability of…
No doubt it has been a brutal six-week journey for First Republic advisors. Advisors may think they should be rewarded for their loyalty in staying the course when other colleagues fled early. The path of least resistance has certainly been to stay put, however, in doing so, advisors face changes in compensation, more bureaucracy, less…