Added on September 2015 in Join an RIA
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Summary: Lead financial advisers who have attained a CFA designation earned on average a median $147,743 in base salary and $30,000 in incentive-based compensation last year, 24% more than the total compensation for those with the certified financial planner mark and 23% more than advisers who also are certified public accountants, according to the 2015 InvestmentNews/Moss Adams Adviser Compensation and Staffing Study released Sept. 7.
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Summary: When asked about their most valuable asset, advisory firm leaders typically laud their organization's people. Certainly this messaging connects with the market, but are you sure this professed priority aligns with the realities of your firm? Do your own people see the image you portray?
Added on September 2015 in Form an RIA
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Summary:Pressures on compliance professionals at advisory firms and broker-dealers continue to mount as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Obama administration, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Department of Labor are gearing up to usher in new requirements.
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Summary: First the rise of robo advisors, now a wild market with no end to volatility in sight – you can’t be blamed for wondering what’s next. But a little extra knowledge and confidence in your own skills can do wonders in helping you feel prepared for any challenge. For the advisor thinking about taking a refresher course or seeking a better understanding of their craft, we’ve compiled a syllabus geared toward sharpening skills and developing new ones.
Added on September 2015 in M&A Issues
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Summary:I’m betting that the chorus of “Should I Stay or Should I Go,” the 1982 song by The Clash, has come to mind for every Barclays-affiliated advisor over the past several months. When Stifel Financial announced its intent to acquire Barclays’ 180+ advisor wealth management unit, the news sent shockwaves throughout the advisor world.
