LOS ANGELES, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Roger Gershman of The Gershman Group who is known to represent the who’s-who of elite advisors for both banks and independents believes LPL’s launch of its PWM platform will change the competitive playing field for the next generation of top advisors. We embrace this launch and we expect many advisors we represent will feel the…
In recent years, the financial services industry has witnessed a notable trend – a significant exodus of both senior management executives and financial advisors from big wirehouse firms to establish or join independent Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) firms. The moves have been significant and seem to buck a trend of consolidation in the wirehouse space…
The new year brings reflections on what transpired in 2023 and thoughts for the year ahead. 2023 was undoubtedly a record year for financial advisors transitioning from traditional banks/brokerages to more friendly advisor centric private wealth platforms, including the various choices of independent platforms. Even gestures by some large banks like Merill to modify their…
Financial advisors spend years developing their business, cultivating relationships, and serving clients. After all this work, the same care needs to go into thoughts about succession planning and retirement. For advisors at big firms, the options are limited, they are what they are if advisors have signed agreements with them. However, there are more ways…
We’re here to debunk a myth that while true for decades, no longer holds. In the past, financial advisors felt that they were captive to their big wirehouse institutions because each held some unique value proposition, or points of differentiation from the other. It was essential to remain at a firm because leaving meant you could lose…
When the banking crisis hit First Republic, advisors were left with little time to consider their options. Suddenly, those who had transitioned from Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, UBS, RBC, and Rockefeller Capital to FRB found themselves pushed back into yet another large wirehouse – JPMorgan. For FRB advisors seeking independence, there are platforms available that…
It is no secret that Brian Moynihan is intent on pushing Bank of America’s private banking model over the wealth management model. Moynihan often chastises wealth management stating that “it is the least profitable division in the firm.” Do advisors feel supported in that? We question where the plan is to aggressively invest and make…
Many ask why big firms and RIAs are getting more aggressive in recruiting and the deals they offer. It is a simple supply and demand question – there aren’t enough high-quality advisors to go around despite the fact firms are acting fast and furious to train younger advisors. Consider the stats: A recent Cerulli reports…
Finally, there’s a bit of good news out of Merrill Lynch, a respite for war torn advisors exhausted with massive compliance and operations oversight, the newly released 2024 compensation grid changes throw a little bone to advisors and repeal some dreaded policies. While we don’t believe this will stop the bleeding as far as seasoned…
As the United States recently celebrated the Fourth of July, the event brings to mind the true meaning of independence and freedom also for financial advisors. The ability to act and think without restraint is a concept that ignites the entrepreneurial imagination of many. However, in the wealth management industry, dominated by big firm culture…