Why the Independent Advisor Community Is Reshaping Financial Planning
For decades, the typical career path for a financial advisor followed a predictable script. You joined a wirehouse, a large broker-dealer, or a bank. You operated under their brand, used their technology, and collected a portion of the fees you generated. The firm held the client relationship. You held a desk. That model is still common, but it is no longer the only viable route. A growing number of professionals are choosing to build their own practices, and they are findin