"Sometimes their time horizons are shorter than maybe the management team's time horizons, so those things can come into conflict."
Mercer's Martine Lellis lifts the lid on $71 billion RIA's approach, having added 99 partner firms since 2016.
Firms such as Stratos Wealth remain "incredibly optimistic" about a market driven by advisor demographics and private equity investments.
MAI Capital Management boosts its athlete wealth services with Jon Hayes and Tim Hightower joining from the Cincinnati-based Constellation Sports Council.
March Madness brings tax season to the forefront for firms like WFA and Scout, which help college athletes manage their finances in the NIL era.
'I feel like they have created an addictive gaming culture, which is not healthy for investing.'