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Financial Advisor Transitions Surge

September 3rd, 2026
11,172 experienced advisors changed firms in 2025, a 16.2 percent increase from 9,615 in 2024.

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Business Owners Cite Complexity as a Major Barrier to Financial Planning

September 2nd, 2026
The latest Business Owner Insights survey found that small and midsize business owners often struggle with the complexity of financial planning and...

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AmeriFlex Develops AI Tool to Identify Financial Advisor Succession Oppo...

August 25th, 2026
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the wealth management industry continues to accelerate.

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FINRA Bars Former NYLife Securities Representative Over Smart Glasses Ex...

August 24th, 2026
The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) has barred former NYLife Securities representative Jacob Spencer from the securities industry a...

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Advisor Succession Planning Remains a Challenge as Retirement Wave Appro...

August 12th, 2026
More than one-quarter of financial advisors planning to retire within the next decade still lack a clear succession plan, according to Cerulli Asso...

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RIA Talent Report Highlights Hiring Strategies That Help Firms Build Str...

August 5th, 2026
Many registered investment advisory (RIA) firms excel at attracting clients and managing wealth, but recruiting and retaining talented employees re...

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Research Highlights Marketing Strategies Behind Strong RIA Growth

August 3rd, 2026
Advisory firms that invested in structured marketing and referral strategies achieved stronger client growth than their peers, according to researc...

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LPL Financial Reports Stronger Advisor Recruiting and Asset Growth in Se...

July 31st, 2026
LPL Financial reported a significant improvement in advisor recruiting during the second quarter, signaling renewed momentum as the firm prepares t...

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Edward Jones Offers Advisors New Profit-Linked Equity Option

July 29th, 2026
Edward Jones is giving thousands of its financial advisors and existing limited partners the opportunity to exchange their current ownership intere...

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