When Is the Right Time to Leave Edward Jones?

When To Leave Ed Jones

In wealth management it’s not uncommon for advisors to reach a point where they question if their current firm is helping them reach their full potential—or holding them back. Recently, a Reddit user anonymously shared their thoughts on leaving Edward Jones (EJ) after six years, managing a $70 million book with a $500,000 trailing 12-month […]

B. Riley Firesale Tells Remaining Advisors Exactly How Much They Are Loved

Unlike in pro sports, the wealth management space doesn’t have a trade deadline, but if it did B.Riley and Stifel just made a huge deadline deal, and the optics are…awkward. According to AdvisorHub, B. Riley Financial Inc. is handing over a portion of its wealth management division to Stifel Financial Corp. for up to $35 […]

‘Unreasonable’ Advice For Financial Advisors From Will Guidara’s Playbook

Will Guidara, recognized for his transformative influence on hospitality through his work at Eleven Madison Park, as well as his roles as writer, co-producer, and actor on the TV show The Bear and author of the New York Times bestseller Unreasonable Hospitality, offers insights that financial advisors can adapt to enhance client relationships and service. Here are a few key takeaways that advisors might consider:

First Wave Of 2025 Comp Plans Announced

As the year comes to a close, many advisors contemplate a transition to a new broker-dealer, drawn by the promise of fresh opportunities and advanced technology. But before you make that leap, it’s crucial to pause for a gut check. Are you moving towards growth or simply escaping frustrations? Will your clients benefit from this change? Evaluating multiple offers and maximizing your transition package can make all the difference. Discover how a brief reflection can lead to a more informed decision and ultimately enhance your practice. Ready to explore your options? Let’s dive deeper!

Assets Move: The Question Is Should You?

As the year comes to a close, many advisors contemplate a transition to a new broker-dealer, drawn by the promise of fresh opportunities and advanced technology. But before you make that leap, it’s crucial to pause for a gut check. Are you moving towards growth or simply escaping frustrations? Will your clients benefit from this change? Evaluating multiple offers and maximizing your transition package can make all the difference. Discover how a brief reflection can lead to a more informed decision and ultimately enhance your practice. Ready to explore your options? Let’s dive deeper!

Why Engaging a Transition Consultant Early Is Important

As the year comes to a close, many advisors contemplate a transition to a new broker-dealer, drawn by the promise of fresh opportunities and advanced technology. But before you make that leap, it’s crucial to pause for a gut check. Are you moving towards growth or simply escaping frustrations? Will your clients benefit from this change? Evaluating multiple offers and maximizing your transition package can make all the difference. Discover how a brief reflection can lead to a more informed decision and ultimately enhance your practice. Ready to explore your options? Let’s dive deeper!

Morgan Stanley’s New Comp Structure: A Gentle Nudge Out the Door for Smaller Advisors

As the year comes to a close, many advisors contemplate a transition to a new broker-dealer, drawn by the promise of fresh opportunities and advanced technology. But before you make that leap, it’s crucial to pause for a gut check. Are you moving towards growth or simply escaping frustrations? Will your clients benefit from this change? Evaluating multiple offers and maximizing your transition package can make all the difference. Discover how a brief reflection can lead to a more informed decision and ultimately enhance your practice. Ready to explore your options? Let’s dive deeper!

Is It Gut-Check Time?

Is it Gut-Check Time

As the year comes to a close, many advisors contemplate a transition to a new broker-dealer, drawn by the promise of fresh opportunities and advanced technology. But before you make that leap, it’s crucial to pause for a gut check. Are you moving towards growth or simply escaping frustrations? Will your clients benefit from this change? Evaluating multiple offers and maximizing your transition package can make all the difference. Discover how a brief reflection can lead to a more informed decision and ultimately enhance your practice. Ready to explore your options? Let’s dive deeper!

Don’t Let Politics Derail Your Client Relationships

Don't Let Politics Derail

Election season is upon us, and as candidates from both major parties—Kamala Harris and Tim Walz on the Democratic side, and Donald Trump and JD Vance on the Republican side—take center stage, advisors may increasingly find themselves in uncomfortable conversations. Politics can easily seep into discussions, potentially affecting client relationships. Here’s how financial advisors can […]