Branch Managers Go Independent
From the Desk of Jim Eccleston at Eccleston Law LLC:
Branch Managers in major face great demands with dwindling resources, for many the post-merger wirehouse culture is a poor fit and the overall number of opportunities has shrunk.
Several branch managers have left wirehouses to found independent firms. But branch managers need a detailed plan of action.
First, finances must be considered does the manager have enough capital and patience to spend an estimated eight months or longer building a practice without significant return?
Second, branch managers need to be able to onboard advisors immediately. In some situations, joining a start-up may be considered too risky by advisors.
Third, branch managers must be cognizant of legal and regulatory hurdles. They should have a competent and experienced securities attorney to review employment agreement to determine the restrictions and limitations associated with the transition and with setting up their
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