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Younger People Have More Wealth, But Less Advice

Added on October 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: The number of young millionaires is quickly growing, according to Fidelity Investments. In its ninth “Millionaire Outlook” study, the firm reported that Generation X/Y individuals account for 18 percent of millionaires in the U.S., up from 8 percent in 2012.

E*Trade gains a foothold in the RIA space, but it is going up against bigger competitors

Added on October 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: E*Trade Financial Corp.'s acquisition of Trust Company of America is seen as a solid endorsement of the strength and profitability of the financial advisory business.

Private equity eyes advisory firms, but at what cost?

Added on October 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Private equity investors have their eyes on the financial advice market, but there's a debate brewing among industry executives over the merits of using that private capital.

Advice industry in hiring mode

Added on October 2017 in Join an RIA
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Summary: As the largest independent advisory firms continue expanding, something unexpected has happened along the way. The typical professional at one of these firms is no longer "independent" in the sense that he or she is an owner of the business. Instead, that individual is an employee of the firm.    

Q&A: Charles Schwab's Kimberly Sanders

Added on October 2017 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: Kimberly Sanders, Schwab's director of business consulting services, on the biggest challenge advisors face when marketing their services to clients.  

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