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The Undercurrents in Your Plans for Succession Is succession planning top of mind for you now as the “Pandemic Pause” trudges on in what is an unprecedented year? A lot of firm founders and [...]

Something I hear from wealth management professionals over and over amid the global pandemic are the wistful words, “When we get on the other side of this…” Which is usually followed by, [...]

As I sit down to write, the global pandemic continues its shattering impact on every facet of human life as we knew it.  Saying this is unprecedented is a gross understatement. Yet, in the midst, [...]

Did you know unspoken expectations and assumptions are huge contributors to creating a stressful work culture?  This is particularly true when unexpected, life and market altering events like a [...]

The #1 Secret to Successful Succession A lot of firm founders and shareholders wonder why attracting and retaining great team members and potential successors is such a struggle.  If you can [...]

Something I see a lot in my work is a growing tension between firm founders, senior shareholders and their successors. Feelings range from disappointment to frustration—on all sides. These [...]

The Life Audit: Grabbing Life By the…Plan    Many wealth management and other professionals I’ve spoken with—from independents and wire house advisors to money managers, private [...]

Succession Planning Today: Why Wait for the Push?  When it comes to strategic planning, many RIA founders put it off. Decision-making around succession or exit strategies isn’t fun, and it’s easy [...]

At a panel discussion I recently attended, 3 CEOs from well-known corporations all came to a single consensus: culture trumps strategy. It’s true! In my work helping money management firm owners [...]

Is monetizing your business the key to getting what really matters to you?  If the answer is yes, then here’s the follow-up:  how important is the culture of your firm to your prospects, either [...]