New Grids Are Rolling Out – What To Know And What’s Next
Morgan Stanley and UBS have given advisors a look at their 2027 compensation plans, leaving time to understand how the changes may affect their practices before strategic planning for the new year begins. Let’s take a look at what is known right now and what it might mean for you. Morgan Stanley Adjusts Thresholds as […]
It Takes a Lot of Work to Make a Transition Feel Simple
“It takes a lot of work to make something simple.” — Steve Wozniak Earlier this year, a client told us something that stayed with us: The transition felt simple. In many professions, “simple” can sound like shorthand for quick or lightweight. But when a financial advisor is transitioning to a new broker-dealer, it means something […]
What Dolly Parton’s Life Can Teach Financial Advisors About Standing Out
I was driving with my tween daughter the other night, talking about Dolly Parton, when she said, “Isn’t it amazing that no one hated her?” What a mature (and accurate) observation. Of course, no one reaches Dolly’s level of fame without attracting critics. What my daughter recognized was that Dolly had become almost universally loved […]
I Could Get Used To This
There’s one phrase that seems to get a lot more use during the summer: I could get used to this. Maybe you’ve said it while sitting on a beach with nowhere you need to be. Maybe it came out while cruising around a lake, lingering over dinner outside, or spending an extra hour around the […]
What AI Taught Me About Investing
AI won’t replace business over the next three years, but businesses that learn to use AI to work faster, smarter, and more efficiently will have a major advantage over those that don’t. AI wrote that. It may be accurate. It may even prove to be a pretty good prediction. But ultimately, it’s hollow. There’s nothing […]
Did Lebron Just Sign With Amerprise?
In a move no one saw coming, The King just chose Ameriprise. Well, sort of. Last week, LeBron ended weeks of speculation and signed with the Philadelphia 76ers for the veteran’s minimum: two years, $8 million, with a player option. Comparable forwards around the league are set to earn $40 million or more next season. […]
How I Spent My Summer Vacation: Advisor Edition
Remember those essays from your school days? You came back to class after summer break and had to explain what you’d done with the previous few months. Maybe you had a great story. Maybe you stretched a weekend trip into three paragraphs. Or maybe you stared at the blank page wishing you had a better […]
Can You Change Broker-Dealers With U4 Disclosures?
Curious about changing BDs but there’s something on your U4? You’re likely wondering how much it matters. A U4 disclosure can shape which firms are willing to engage, how they evaluate your practice, how fast diligence moves, and sometimes the strength of your transition package. But a disclosure doesn’t automatically mean you can’t make a […]
The Question Worth Asking Before the Fireworks
A lot of advisors will close the laptop a little early this week. Kids are out of school. Clients are traveling. For a day or two, the inbox might actually get a little quieter. That quiet is rare. It’s also useful, because it’s exactly the kind of space where a real question tends to surface: […]