Going Independent

• 

  FSI Claims Victory in Florida ‘Notice-Filing State’ Battle

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  June 18, 2013

  The law makes it easier for advisors to make changes to their business.

• 

  Wells Nabs 9 Reps From Morgan Stanley, Merrill and RBC

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  June 14, 2013

  Raymond James recruits one Morgan advisor, while LPL affiliate U.S. Wealth Management hires a Pershing exec.

• 

  The Perks and Perils of Growing Your Firm

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  June 12, 2013

  The things that make a firm grow could also destroy it, FA Insight says.

• 

  Advisors, Start Preparing Now for the Post-Boomer World

  By Ellen Uzelac  |  May 28, 2013

  After years of baby boomer-this and baby boomer-that, urgent attention is now being directed at next-generation wealth accumulators—and how best to serve their needs.

• 

  9 Myths of Breakaway Brokers Becoming RIAs

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  May 20, 2013

  TDAI's new report, "The Myths and Realities of Becoming an RIA: Know the Facts Before Making a Move," debunks common myths about going independent.

• 

  Lessons From Losing a Client

  By Mike Patton  |  May 20, 2013

  Recently, I lost what I thought was a good client. In this post, I'll explain why and share the lesson I learned.

• 

  Baird Nabs Morgan Stanley, UBS Advisors; Securities America Expands Recruiting Group

  By Janet Levaux, AdvisorOne  |  May 14, 2013

  The new Baird teams come on board with some $800 million in client assets under management in Minnesota and Tennessee.

• 

  Advisors Mulling a Move Should Check the Elephant in the Room

  By Gil Weinreich, AdvisorOne  |  May 10, 2013

  Conversations about career transitions tend to focus on the advantages of making a move while ignoring the risks of moving, Cetera says.

• 

  Top Advisors Sound Off on Tech: NAPFA Conference

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  May 9, 2013

  "How to service high-end clients over and above money management is something we’re constantly examining," said one advisor.

• 

  What’s an RIA’s Ideal Model? (Hint: It’s About the Money)

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  May 9, 2013

  For RIAs, getting into M&A as well as advisor recruiting may be tough, but it may be the only way for them to survive, the Alliance for RIAs says.