Cohesive branding and messaging is an important component of any financial services company and their success. A disconnect in these fundamental principles can lead to staff and client confusion that creates a ripple effect of negativity which can spread to all areas of a business.
Summit Brokerage last week announced their decision to shutter broker-dealer operations and roll-up as a Region into Cetera Financial Group’s Cetera Advisor Networks.
Mergers and acquisitions in the RIA space are occurring at a record pace that has proved to be a driving force in the evolution of financial services as we know it.
Succession programs are one of the most efficient ways for a firm to acquire young talent while honoring the work of the older advisor.
An interesting study was released this week by SourceMedia detailing advisor compensation plans for the $2 million producer. The study also included comparative reporting on the top compensation packages found at wirehouse, regional, and national firms.
Financial services firms are investing in technology, but it might not be where you would expect.
