Author: knighadm

28 Oct Client Portability Through The Looking Glass

Posted at 13:19h in Concentrated Wealth Strategies, Market Intelligence, News, Wealth Management Updates

There is much confusion about what restrictions apply to asset, or client portability, and what the rules are for advisors should their clients choose to follow them when they depart for another firm. In an industry going through change, such as M&A and breakaways, these...

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03 Sep Strategies For Winning The Game Of RIA Team Lift-Outs

Posted at 13:24h in News

The author of this article reflects on what counts as a successful RIA lift-out. At present, the main approach is to consider transfer of assets under management, how much those assets costs, and the break-even point. However, there are other factors in play. Allan R Starkie,...

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10 Jan If You Hate Your Compliance Officer, Wait Until You Meet The CISO

Posted at 14:15h in News

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....

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24 Feb A Walk Around RIA Compensation Trends

Posted at 23:37h in News

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. ...

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01 May Interview Survival Guidebook

Posted at 15:56h in News

This article outlines interview tactics for the modern wealth manager. ...

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22 Dec How Do RIAs Compete For Talent Against Big Banks?

Posted at 17:38h in News

Allan Starkie goes in detail about the competition for talent in the wealth management industry. ...

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21 Dec Compensation Trends in Wealth Management: Lessons from the Wirehouses

Posted at 17:52h in News

This article discusses fundamental changes in the compensation models throughout the wealth management industry in this op-ed featured in the November/ December 2015 newsletter from Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA). ...

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25 Mar Compensation Trends In Wealth Management, part 2

Posted at 15:57h in News

Here is part two of a guest article about compensation trends within the wealth management industry. It reflects the presentation he made earlier this month at the annual American Bankers Association, Wealth Management and Trust Conference....

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