The independent financial advice channel has grown considerably over the past decade and "if you believe that is a trend, and not a fad, why would we not be doing this?" an executive said.
A curated collection of the top words of wisdom shared by wealth management industry leaders and top breakaways from the first year of Mindy Diamond on Independence.
The government reopening is just a temporary reprieve, and advisors looking to go independent may want to consider other options beyond SEC registration, in case another shutdown occurs.
The acquisition of the $500 million Summit Planning Group is the second foray the firm has made in Wisconsin in a bid to become a nationally branded RIA.