Rai Shows Raymond James Wants AI To Fix The Advisor Workflow Problem
Raymond James launched Rai, a proprietary AI operations agent, as wealth firms race to improve advisor service and governance.
Pacific Select’s CEO Exit Put Broker-Dealer Sale Pressure In Plain View
A Pacific Select CEO exit in 2007 showed how leadership instability can pressure broker-dealer networks before a major sale.
The Old Pacific Life Deal That Still Explains LPL’s Acquisition Strategy
LPL’s 2007 Pacific Life broker-dealer deal shows how advisor retention, platform control and transition strategy shaped its growth.
The Advisor Transition Problem Broker-Dealers Still Have Not Solved
Broker-dealers have pushed transition planning for years, but advisor aging, client continuity and succession risk now make it urgent.