The 10 most influential figures in the RIA business going into 2012, Part 2
These advisors and executives made dramatic moves that advanced the business of registered investment advisors
Jeff Spears
Impressive list, all chasing the same dream – create a national/scalable brand. Isn’t this the business model that caused professionals to break away from large firms?
Mike Wilson
Would like to know the answer to Jeff’s question as well.
Brooke Southall
Yes, that’s a big question. For my thoughts on that, look here: http://www.riabiz.com/a/9228337
I have my eyes peeled for a secondary breakaway movement from these firms. That may be an acid test.
Bill Winterberg
And just like that, roughly 24 hours from posting Advent’s Hess as RIABiz’s #1 influential figure for 2012, he gets selected to succeed current CEO Stephanie DiMarco on July 1. How about that?!?
<a href="http://blogs.advent.com/executive-view/2012/01/05/2012-opportunities-in-change/" rel="nofollow">http://blogs.advent.com/executive-view/2012/01/05/2012-opportunities-in-change/</a>
Brooke Southall
Thanks for noticing, Bill. We strive to wag dogs. And we’re about to publish an article about the succession.
Brooke
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