Engaged and motivated employees are critical to RIA growth - our latest article advises that in order to retain good employees, RIAs must structure their development around what each individual values most... pfiadvisors.com/why-employee-d…

During Episode 50 of #TheCOORoundtable, Scott Brown of Pinnacle Associates described how he approaches goal setting for the firm. You can listen to the entire interview here: pfiadvisors.com/the-coo-roundt…

Michael Nessim of Kingswood U.S. writes, "The environment has changed...Acquiring firms will need to adjust their asset growth projections and sellers will need to be more realistic about what their businesses are worth." InvestmentNews investmentnews.com/mergers-acquis…

Barrett Schultz writes, "Compliance is a lesson in embracing change, adapting to ever-changing rules and regulations, and welcoming them while figuring out the best way to incorporate and translate them beneficially." VettaFi | Advisor Perspectives advisorperspectives.com/articles/2023/…

Looking for organic growth at your RIA? Build "quality client service processes that generate loyal clients and [create] clear systems and technology for employees to use and follow," writes Angie Herbers WealthManagement.com wealthmanagement.com/business-plann…

We've recapped some of the best lessons we've learned from our fantastic guests in episodes 46-50 of #TheCOORoundtable. Check them out to see how you can "own your career," the impact Operations has on firms, outsourcing key functions, and much more!pfiadvisors.com/top-5-lessons-…

.David DeVoe writes, "Advisors who serve their clients well during this time, and follow up with appropriate engagement, will be rewarded with a surge of growth that nearly always follows a crisis." Financial Planning financial-planning.com/opinion/the-ba…

In our Compliance course inside #TheCOOSociety, we explain how RIA professionals heading up Operations often get tasked with the role of Compliance as well.

Former SEC Chairman Harvey Pitt: “The growth in the (RIA) industry simply makes it impossible for the SEC to keep up. The SEC could facilitate this development by encouraging RIAs voluntarily to join a private sector regulatory body.”ThinkAdvisor thinkadvisor.com/2023/03/08/ria…

Our Trading & Rebalancing course discusses what the modern trade ticket system looks like inside efficiently run RIAs. #TheCOOSociety

For Ep 51 of #TheCOORoundtable, we spoke with Vince Crane of Flower City Capital & Zach Morris of Paces Ferry Wealth Advisors. We discussed how they design their firms with future scalability in mind, how they each impact their firm's culture, hiring, and much more! pfiadvisors.com/the-coo-roundt…

.Eric Clarke on new Orion WealthTech research, “Our survey confirmed that the majority of advisors who integrated their tech effectively were also growing more rapidly.” @FAmagazine fa-mag.com/news/advisory-…

.Hannah Shaw Grove writes, "When you step outside the strict scope of wealth management, your client interactions will reveal more info & insights about them that help you expand your understanding and allow you to offer better, more targeted services." FA Magazine fa-mag.com/news/the-case-…

In Ep 51 of #TheCOORoundtable, Vince Crane of Flower City Capital shares his view on the importance of culture at a growing RIA. Listen to the full episode here: pfiadvisors.com/the-coo-roundt…

In this article for WealthManagement.com, Matt Sonnen tackles an important concept that many RIA owners struggle with: delegation.  “If growth is your goal, you must learn to embrace the power of delegation, or resign yourself to being the firm’s bottleneck.” wealthmanagement.com/business-plann…

.Commonwealth and Cerulli Associates offer 5 central themes that help top advisors operate more efficiently than their peers. WealthManagement.com wealthmanagement.com/business-plann…

.MichaelKitces reminded our members that as the financial planning profession continues to evolve, the most important metric to track will be, "What % of our recommendations actually get implemented?" #TheCOOSociety

Amy Lynch advises: "This may be the most aggressive SEC since the mid-nineties. Firms need to conduct an evaluation of their compliance program and “kick the tires” via a mock audit if they have not done so within the past three years." ThinkAdvisor thinkadvisor.com/2023/04/03/do-…

Our latest article breaks down the most common reasons buyers jump into the M&A game. From acquiring new talent, new services, or propelling inorganic growth, buyers must offer a compelling pitch to sellers. pfiadvisors.com/common-drivers…

If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe to The COO Roundtable podcast! Every month, I sit down with COOs of top-ranked RIAs to learn how they juggle their myriad responsibilities and help their organizations continue their growth trajectory! pfiadvisors.com/coo-roundtable/