Budgeting and ultra-endurance racing might seem like two completely different challenges, but they share a fundamental truth: success comes down to strategy, discipline, and long-term vision. When I ran the Spartan 50K Ultra, I learned lessons that apply just as much...
A significant trend is taking place in the wealth management industry—an increasing number of advisors are leaving their wirehouses to become Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs). In 2022 alone, wirehouses saw a net loss of 612 advisors, while RIAs gained 856, and...
As a financial advisor, you work hard to grow your client base and book of business. While you’re focused on this ambitious growth, succession planning may be the last thing on your mind. However, as the wise Benjamin Franklin once said, “Those who fail to plan plan...
As an independent financial advisor, you face unique challenges compared to advisors who work at large firms. You must manage every aspect of your practice, from compliance to client relationships, all while providing sophisticated investment solutions and financial...
Clients consider a wide range of factors when selecting a financial advisor. However, cost consistently ranks as the most crucial consideration. In a Magnify Money survey of over 1,500 Americans, 58% of respondents said fair fees are the most important quality they...
Families of wealth often look to advisors and other successful families to help them maintain their family’s stability and emotional cohesiveness. When they do, they soon learn that communication is essential to a harmonious family. They also find that communication...
