While independence means less bureaucracy and red tape, it comes with additional responsibilities that advisors should be aware of before opting to make the leap.
Craig Savage shares his journey from Goldman Sachs to Credit Suisse, why joining William Blair ultimately won out over launching an RIA and how finding the right culture has enhanced his team’s growth.
An unexpected Melanoma diagnosis forced long-time advisor Lynn Ballou into an early retirement. But the experience has taught her the importance of taking a step back and listening to her body.
Alan Zafran and Eric Harrison, two of the three co-CEOs and founding partners of IEQ Capital, discuss making two leaps to independence from Merrill to Luminous then First Republic to IEQ and share their journey and formula for growth they mastered...
Scott Bills considered himself a Merrill lifer. But as the firm changed and the desire to build a brand and better serve their clients grew stronger, he and his team decided to make the leap to independence, launching Nilsine Partners.
