In the RIA world, it’s a seller’s market. But the expansion of financing options is pushing more sellers into the market, lenders say.

Dynasty Financial Partners wants to accelerate the pace and size of deals done by its internal network by connecting its firms with sellers.

High-growth firms are focused less on profits and referrals, and more on technology training, incentivizing client-facing employees and diversifying their businesses, according to Dimensional Fund Advisors' RIA benchmarking study.

Top RIAs are growing by more than 15%. Does your practice measure up?

You could go with your gut, but is that the kind of advice you'd give a client facing a major life decision?

Key attributes of an independent business with “real franchise value.”