It’s a familiar scene inside a fast-growing RIA: assets are up, referrals are strong, and new Advisors are being cultivated. Yet every week brings another tech headache: duplicate data entry, endless logins, and half-working integrations patched together with duct tape. Despite record AUM, teams still spend too much time troubleshooting instead of serving clients. As [...]
Women are poised to inherit the majority of an estimated $84 trillion to $124 trillion in assets transferred by 2045, driven by longer life expectancies and intergenerational transfers. By 2030, women in the U.S. are expected to control $34 trillion in investable assets, and they increasingly act as primary financial decision-makers for their households and [...]
RIAs have solidified their role as a dominant growth engine in wealth management, and the momentum shows no signs of slowing in 2026. Fueled by shifting Advisor preferences, rapidly evolving client expectations, and transformative technology, the RIA sector continues to outpace traditional advisory channels in both innovation and market share. Institutional M&A activity remains vibrant [...]
In a digital age where a 30‑second video can influence a life‑changing decision, today’s Advisors face a new challenge: helping clients separate sound financial guidance from harmful social media hype. Recent data shows that millions of Americans — especially younger investors — now rely on finfluencers from TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube for financial advice. According [...]
Solo RIAs face a hard truth in 2026: you can absolutely run a lifestyle practice, but standing still while client expectations and competitors scale up is increasingly risky. The firms that thrive in the coming year will blend a sought-after personal touch with the systems, partnerships, and talent strategy of a true enterprise. Approximately 87% [...]
In March 2025, the SEC staff issued updated guidance on amendments to Rule 206(4)-1 (aka, the Marketing Rule), which became mandatory on November 4, 2022. According to the Kitces Report, it's a core part of how regulators evaluate your website, pitch decks, social content, and client communications. For RIAs and wealth management professionals, a clear, [...]
Financial advice has always been about relationships, but today those partnerships straddle two worlds: the human-to-human trust that experienced Advisors build, and the holistic, all-in experience today’s clients expect. Rapid adaptation and digital transformation are now imperative in the wealth management space. Investors demand seamless, tech-driven service while many firms still struggle to deliver a [...]
The wealth management space has never been more complex, more disrupted, or more full of opportunity. Evolving client expectations, demographic shifts, and economic uncertainty are rapidly reshaping the industry. Baby boomers are moving into retirement in a historical surge, creating demand for safer income strategies, tax-efficient withdrawals, and estate planning guidance. At the same time, [...]
As leaders in the Advisor transition space, the senior consultants at TERRANA GROUP understand that the industry's future depends on its ability to attract, develop, and nurture the next generation through innovation and thoughtful succession planning. With a wave of retirements looming, shifting client expectations, and a rapidly evolving economic landscape, establishing a strong talent [...]
