From Think Advisor
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Summary:According to the latest Cerulli Edge report, software-only eRIAs – electronic registered investment advisors, Cerulli’s term for robo-advisors — are operating in a business threatened with commoditization, which will depress fees that are already under pressure from the entrée of Schwab and Vanguard.
From Financial Advisor Magazine
Added on September 2015 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Persistently good markets have made potential sellers hesitant to get out while they enjoy strong cash flow from their businesses, said Dan Seivert, chief executive of Echelon Partners, a mergers and acquisitions consultant.
From wealthmanagement.com
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Summary: Talented young advisors are hard to find. As the labor market tightens and the demand for advisory services grows, the war for talent will likely prove even more competitive in years to come.
From Think Advisor
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Summary: The financial advisory profession is facing a looming talent shortage. According to Cerulli, 71% of the advisor population is over the age of 45, and the average advisor is 51½ years old. As these advisors reach retirement age, some 8,600 are expected to leave the profession every year for the next 13 years, thinning the ranks of advisors at a 2.7 percent annual clip. Unfortunately, for every eight advisors that retire, only three are trained to replace them.
From Financial Planning
Added on September 2015 in Join an RIA
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Summary: A survey by the CFP Board a few months ago found that less than 4% of planners are younger than 30 and more than 20% are older than 60. It’s obvious there will need to be a bigger influx of young advisors for our profession to thrive.
