Publications

In the last decade, Allan Starkie has been asked to author articles relating to the Wealth Management Industry. A number of the articles are included below.

Most wealth managers use their internal IT staff to handle cybersecurity. This is somewhat analogous to asking knee surgeons to perform spinal surgery. Although they are highly trained physicians and experienced in cutting bone, it is a whole new world when dealing with spines....

The work of wealth management executive search firms is particularly challenging at the moment because of COVID-19, even with the two-way video and other technology that changes how people work. A recruitment specialist in the space considers the issues....

With current events acting as a brutal reminder about the importance of strong wealth management advice and guidance, it should also bring home the stark reality that the industry faces a talent shortage. The average age of advisors has been creeping up. With trillions of dollars of assets slated to change hands over the next few years as Baby Boomers pass on, there is a need for a new cohort of advisors to pick up the baton.  One person with plenty to say on these topics is Allan R Starkie, Ph.D., a partner at Knightsbridge Advisors, who has appeared in these pages...

Allan Starkie PhD, a partner at Knightsbridge Advisors writes about the kind of considerations that need to be held in mind when assessing advisors, including in the process of M&A deals where wealth management firms are in play. ...

Allan Starkie PhD, a partner at Knightsbridge Advisors writes about the kind of considerations that need to be held in mind when assessing advisors, including in the process of M&A deals where wealth management firms are in play. ...