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AUM Fees May Shrink Next Year. Do Advisors Care?

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Clients with more than $10 million can expect to pay just 66 basis points on their assets in 2026.

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Advisory Firms Need to Hire More Staff — and Fast

The industry will need more than 70,000 new staff over the next five years, according to a Charles Schwab report.

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Breaking Away Is Harder Than Ever. Advisors Say It’s Still Worth It

With more break away advisors going independent than ever, the landscape is becoming trickier to navigate.

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Ron ‘Omani’ Carson’s Next Venture? Spiritual Retreats

Ron Carson, the founder of the $38 billion RIA The Carson Group, is now offering spiritual retreats to clients all over the world.

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Becoming a Pro Athlete Is Hard Work. So Is Managing Their Finances.

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An athlete’s income is generally earned quickly, and their careers can end just as fast.

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More Than 75% of Advisors Will Work off Fees by Next Year

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Commission-based compensation structures are used by just 23% of advisors today, according to a Cerulli report.

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The Real Problem Behind Succession Planning

The realities of an aging advisor demographic — combined with intense interest in RIA businesses from buyers — are changing the game.

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