
The Pandemic Has Brought Advisers’ Succession Planning to the Fore
At the same time, more demand for financial advice has many retirement plan advisers looking to stay in the business

Lessons in Building Talented Teams
DiMeo Schneider to Rebrand as Fiducient Advisors
The leadership and ownership structure of the firm, which advises on more than $225 billion in client assets across endowments and foundations, retirement plans, private clients and financial institutions, will remain the same.

More Retirement Plan Practices Are Seeking Out Diverse Advisers
Firms say adding diverse advisers will help their businesses grow and help them attract new customers.
Capital Group Offers Resources to Help Advisory Practices Grow
Its new PracticeLab will include regular webinars with financial planning specialists at the firm.
Marketing Execs Expect Wide Acceptance of New SEC Advertising Rule
Many say the new regulation permitting endorsements and testimonials in adviser advertisements brings it up to current consumer standards.
What Should Advisers Consider Before Returning to In-Person Work?
Some say they are returning to the office on a very limited basis to maintain space between individuals.

Facebook Shares Ad Tips for Advisers
With online advertisements, advisers have an opportunity to reach younger people who are interested in finance topics.

Advisers Should Define Their Digital Strategy
A Broadridge webinar evaluated the impacts of successful virtual advising in 2020, and explored which digital outlets financial advisers are focusing on in 2021.

Transformational Trends
2020 was an extraordinary year, in ways we likely have yet to fully understand, and 2021 is proving to be a worthy successor. Join us for a one-day digital seminar on March 24, where we will explore key lessons learned from this extraordinary time for the retirement planning industry.
Even As Industry Consolidates, Breakaways Remain Common
Data from Echelon Partners shows the number of adviser or adviser team ‘breakaways’ declined by nearly 20% in 2020 versus 2019. However, 2019 set the record for breakaway activity.
2020 M&A Dust Settles, Showing Another Record
The average deal size grew significantly, as new players have flocked to the retirement advisory and wealth management industry over the past year.
Practice Management: Areas of Success
A look at what worked particularly well in 2020 and that could keep propelling growth in 2021.
Even 2020 Couldn’t Dampen RIA Industry M&A Momentum
Though the whole year and the final quarter, especially, have already delivered impressive numbers, there are expectations that some additional major transactions could soon be announced.
Empathy Seen as a Valuable Adviser Tool During Pandemic
Advisers who have actively reached out to clients say they have been able to maintain them.