GITNUXREPORT 2026

Financial Advisory Industry Statistics

The U.S. financial advisory industry has $128.4 trillion in AUM as of Q4 2023, even as fee pressure and channel shifts reshape how clients get advice and how advisors get paid. From 320,000 industry jobs and 42 million households using advisors to 42% planning to retire within a decade and only 28% holding CFP, these are the tensions worth understanding if you care about planning capacity, client demand, and where the next generation of advisory firms is coming from.

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There are approximately 330,000 financial advisors in the U.S. as of 2023.

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62% of U.S. financial advisors are male, with females comprising 38% in 2023.

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The average age of financial advisors in the U.S. is 59 years old in 2023.

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15,110 RIAs were registered with the SEC in 2023, with 96% state-registered smaller firms.

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Over 100,000 advisors are affiliated with independent broker-dealers.

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27% of financial advisors hold the CFP certification as of 2023.

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The number of female financial advisors grew 12% to 45,000 in 2023.

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Average years of experience for RIAs is 22 years in 2023.

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42% of advisors plan to retire within the next decade as of 2023.

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Hybrid advisors number 58,000, managing $2.5 trillion AUM in 2023.

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91,000 advisors operate in wirehouse channels in 2023.

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CFP professionals total 94,000 in the U.S. as of 2023.

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75% of advisors are over 50 years old in 2023.

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Independent advisors total 110,000 in the U.S. in 2023.

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ChFC designees number 22,000 among advisors in 2023.

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18% of advisors are under 40 years old in 2023.

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RIAs employ 150,000 advisors directly in 2023.

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55% of advisors work at firms with 1-5 employees in 2023.

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CFA charterholders in advisory roles: 180,000 globally, 120,000 U.S. in 2023.

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Advisors switching to independence: 8,200 in 2023.

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Average advisor tenure at current firm: 11.5 years in 2023.

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33% of advisors are dual-registered in 2023.

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Number of new CFP certificants: 5,200 in 2023.

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Advisors in employee channel: 140,000 in 2023.

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65% of advisors have college degrees in finance-related fields.

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Median salary for financial advisors: $99,580 in 2023.

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28,500 new advisors entered the industry in 2023.

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45% of U.S. households with investable assets over $100,000 use a financial advisor in 2023.

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Average AUM per RIA client household is $1.2 million in 2023.

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41% of advisor clients are mass affluent ($100k-$1M assets) in 2023.

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High-net-worth clients (>$1M AUM) comprise 22% of advisor client base., source ultra-high-net-worth (>$5M) make up 12%.

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Millennial clients (under 40) represent 15% of advisory AUM in 2023.

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Average client age for financial advisors is 62 years in 2023.

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68% of clients prefer fee-only advisory structures in 2023.

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Total RIA client households: 48 million in 2023.

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Women control 32% of U.S. advisory clients' assets in 2023.

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55% of clients are baby boomers or older in 2023.

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Average annual client retention rate for RIAs: 96% in 2023.

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Gen X clients hold 28% of advisor AUM in 2023.

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19 million HNW individuals worldwide use advisors in 2023.

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Average assets per client for wirehouse advisors: $850,000 in 2023.

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72% of clients value holistic financial planning services.

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UHNW clients (>$30M) total 280,000 in U.S., 85% advised.

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Client referrals account for 82% of new advisory clients.

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37% of clients are self-directed but seek advice occasionally.

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Average number of clients per advisor: 135 in 2023.

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ESG-focused clients grew 20% to 15% of base in 2023.

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Retirement accounts represent 52% of client AUM.

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64% of clients under 50 prefer digital advisory tools.

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Median client net worth: $1.5 million for RIAs.

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25% of clients are non-white in 2023, up from 20% in 2020.

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Tax planning is top priority for 78% of HNW clients.

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Average AUM per independent advisor client: $950,000.

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43% of advisor revenue from clients over $5M AUM.

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Hybrid channel average client AUM: $1.1 million.

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90% of clients expect annual reviews.

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Average advisory fee revenue per client household: $12,500 in 2023.

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Total industry revenue from advisory fees: $65 billion in 2023.

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Average RIA firm revenue: $2.8 million in 2023.

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Profit margins for RIAs averaged 28% in 2023.

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Median advisor compensation: $150,000 base plus bonuses in 2023.

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Fee compression reduced average AUM fee to 0.95% in 2023.

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Top 1% RIAs generate over $50 million revenue each.

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Broker-dealer payout ratios averaged 48% for producing advisors.

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RIA operating expenses rose 7% to 72% of revenue in 2023.

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Average wirehouse advisor revenue: $650,000 in 2023.

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55% of RIA revenue from asset-based fees in 2023.

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Independent B/D advisor average revenue: $425,000.

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Profit per advisor in RIAs: $1.2 million in 2023.

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Hourly planning fee average: $325 in 2023.

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Revenue growth for RIAs: 12.5% YoY in 2023.

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22% of advisors earn over $500,000 annually.

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Fixed retainer fees average $5,000-$10,000 per client.

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EBITDA margins for top RIAs: 35% in 2023.

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Commission revenue share fell to 15% industry-wide.

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Average firm-level revenue per employee: $450,000.

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Bonus as % of total comp: 25% for top producers.

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AUM-based fee tiers: 1% on first $1M, 0.5% over $5M.

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Tech spend as % of revenue: 8% for RIAs in 2023.

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M&A deal value in advisory: $45 billion in 2023.

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Average RIA valuation multiple: 2.8x revenue.

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Compliance costs: 12% of operating expenses.

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Hybrid advisor average revenue: $550,000.

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68% of revenue growth from organic sources.

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45% of advisors use tiered fee structures.

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The U.S. financial advisory industry reached a total asset under management (AUM) of $128.4 trillion as of Q4 2023, marking a 13.2% year-over-year increase.

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Global financial advisory assets are projected to grow from $102 trillion in 2022 to $145 trillion by 2025 at a CAGR of 9.1%.

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The number of registered investment advisors (RIAs) in the U.S. increased to 15,396 in 2023, up 6.8% from 2022.

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Fee-based assets in the advisory industry grew by 15% to $9.8 trillion in 2023.

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The wealth management market size in North America was valued at $35.2 trillion in 2023.

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U.S. advisory firms' discretionary AUM hit $77 trillion in 2023.

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The financial planning software market for advisors is expected to reach $4.5 billion by 2028, growing at 12.3% CAGR.

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Broker-dealer advisory AUM grew 11.4% to $6.8 trillion in 2022.

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Independent RIAs control 40% of the total RIA AUM, amounting to $19.5 trillion in 2023.

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The robo-advisory market worldwide was valued at $8.1 billion in 2023, projected to $25.8 billion by 2028.

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U.S. RIA industry AUM surpassed $132 trillion as of mid-2024.

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Hybrid RIA platforms saw AUM growth of 18% to $2.1 trillion in 2023.

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The financial advisory services market in Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at 10.2% CAGR from 2023-2030.

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Total U.S. advisor-sold assets reached $91 trillion in 2023.

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Employee RIAs managed $15.2 trillion in AUM in 2023.

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The global wealth advisory market is forecasted to hit $1.9 trillion in revenue by 2028.

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U.S. financial advisor industry revenue totaled $58.5 billion in 2023.

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Advisory AUM per advisor averaged $450 million in 2023 for top RIAs.

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The number of U.S. households using financial advisors reached 42 million in 2023.

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Digital advisory platforms' AUM grew 25% to $1.2 trillion in 2023.

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U.S. wirehouse advisory AUM stood at $2.8 trillion in 2023.

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The financial advisory market in Europe grew 8.5% to €25 trillion AUM in 2023.

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Independent broker-dealer AUM increased 14% to $1.9 trillion in 2023.

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Total global AUM for wealth managers hit $120 trillion in 2023.

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U.S. RIA growth rate was 7.2% in number of firms from 2022-2023.

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Advisory fees as a percentage of industry revenue rose to 45% in 2023.

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The personal financial planning market size was $14.2 billion in 2023.

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U.S. advisory industry employment grew 4.1% to 320,000 jobs in 2023.

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Fee-only advisors' share of market rose to 28% in 2023.

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Total RIA client accounts reached 125 million in 2023.

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35% of RIAs AI adoption for revenue enhancement.

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72% of advisors now offer virtual meetings post-2023.

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Robo-advisor hybrid models adopted by 40% of firms.

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ESG investing integrated by 88% of advisors in 2023.

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61% plan cybersecurity investments increase in 2024.

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CRM software usage: 85% of RIAs in 2023.

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52% of clients demand mobile app access.

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AI chatbots implemented by 25% of large firms.

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Regulatory tech (RegTech) spend up 30% in 2023.

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67% of advisors use portfolio management software.

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Cryptocurrency advice offered by 33% of advisors.

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Cloud migration complete for 78% of RIAs.

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Personalized video content used by 45% for engagement.

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59% adopting goal-based planning tools.

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Biometric security in 22% of client portals.

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76% expect blockchain for settlements by 2025.

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Data analytics platforms in 70% of firms.

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41% using predictive analytics for retention.

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Sustainable investing AUM share: 35% in 2023.

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Voice assistants for planning: 12% adoption.

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API integrations up 50% for custodians.

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64% prioritize cybersecurity training.

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NFTs/digital assets advised by 18%.

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55% use automated rebalancing tools.

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Open banking APIs adopted by 29%.

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VR client meetings trialed by 8% of innovators.

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73% digital onboarding post-pandemic.

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Quantum computing pilots in 5% of large firms.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 14, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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U.S. financial advisory still rests on a workforce of about 330,000 advisors, but the numbers behind AUM, client expectations, and compensation are shifting fast. With total industry assets under management reaching $128.4 trillion by Q4 2023 and women controlling 32% of clients’ assets, the industry looks familiar on the surface while changing in composition and business models. Let’s look at the statistics that explain why so many advisors are planning to retire, why fee-only structures keep gaining ground, and what it means for the next generation of financial guidance.

Key Takeaways

There are approximately 330,000 financial advisors in the U.S. as of 2023.
62% of U.S. financial advisors are male, with females comprising 38% in 2023.
The average age of financial advisors in the U.S. is 59 years old in 2023.
45% of U.S. households with investable assets over $100,000 use a financial advisor in 2023.
Average AUM per RIA client household is $1.2 million in 2023.
41% of advisor clients are mass affluent ($100k-$1M assets) in 2023.
Average advisory fee revenue per client household: $12,500 in 2023.
Total industry revenue from advisory fees: $65 billion in 2023.
Average RIA firm revenue: $2.8 million in 2023.
The U.S. financial advisory industry reached a total asset under management (AUM) of $128.4 trillion as of Q4 2023, marking a 13.2% year-over-year increase.
Global financial advisory assets are projected to grow from $102 trillion in 2022 to $145 trillion by 2025 at a CAGR of 9.1%.
The number of registered investment advisors (RIAs) in the U.S. increased to 15,396 in 2023, up 6.8% from 2022.
35% of RIAs AI adoption for revenue enhancement.
72% of advisors now offer virtual meetings post-2023.
Robo-advisor hybrid models adopted by 40% of firms.

With about 330,000 advisors managing $128.4 trillion in US AUM, retirement plans and tech adoption are reshaping services.

Advisor Workforce

1There are approximately 330,000 financial advisors in the U.S. as of 2023.

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262% of U.S. financial advisors are male, with females comprising 38% in 2023.

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3The average age of financial advisors in the U.S. is 59 years old in 2023.

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415,110 RIAs were registered with the SEC in 2023, with 96% state-registered smaller firms.

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5Over 100,000 advisors are affiliated with independent broker-dealers.

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627% of financial advisors hold the CFP certification as of 2023.

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7The number of female financial advisors grew 12% to 45,000 in 2023.

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8Average years of experience for RIAs is 22 years in 2023.

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942% of advisors plan to retire within the next decade as of 2023.

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10Hybrid advisors number 58,000, managing $2.5 trillion AUM in 2023.

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1191,000 advisors operate in wirehouse channels in 2023.

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12CFP professionals total 94,000 in the U.S. as of 2023.

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1375% of advisors are over 50 years old in 2023.

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14Independent advisors total 110,000 in the U.S. in 2023.

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15ChFC designees number 22,000 among advisors in 2023.

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1618% of advisors are under 40 years old in 2023.

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17RIAs employ 150,000 advisors directly in 2023.

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1855% of advisors work at firms with 1-5 employees in 2023.

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19CFA charterholders in advisory roles: 180,000 globally, 120,000 U.S. in 2023.

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20Advisors switching to independence: 8,200 in 2023.

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21Average advisor tenure at current firm: 11.5 years in 2023.

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2233% of advisors are dual-registered in 2023.

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23Number of new CFP certificants: 5,200 in 2023.

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24Advisors in employee channel: 140,000 in 2023.

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2565% of advisors have college degrees in finance-related fields.

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26Median salary for financial advisors: $99,580 in 2023.

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2728,500 new advisors entered the industry in 2023.

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Advisor Workforce Interpretation

The industry is a seasoned, male-dominated field on the cusp of a massive retirement wave, yet it's being steadily rejuvenated by a growing influx of women and independent-minded advisors who are patiently building their own futures—just like they advise their clients to do.

Client Base and AUM

145% of U.S. households with investable assets over $100,000 use a financial advisor in 2023.

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2Average AUM per RIA client household is $1.2 million in 2023.

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341% of advisor clients are mass affluent ($100k-$1M assets) in 2023.

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4High-net-worth clients (>$1M AUM) comprise 22% of advisor client base., source ultra-high-net-worth (>$5M) make up 12%.

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5Millennial clients (under 40) represent 15% of advisory AUM in 2023.

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6Average client age for financial advisors is 62 years in 2023.

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768% of clients prefer fee-only advisory structures in 2023.

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8Total RIA client households: 48 million in 2023.

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9Women control 32% of U.S. advisory clients' assets in 2023.

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1055% of clients are baby boomers or older in 2023.

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11Average annual client retention rate for RIAs: 96% in 2023.

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12Gen X clients hold 28% of advisor AUM in 2023.

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1319 million HNW individuals worldwide use advisors in 2023.

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14Average assets per client for wirehouse advisors: $850,000 in 2023.

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1572% of clients value holistic financial planning services.

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16UHNW clients (>$30M) total 280,000 in U.S., 85% advised.

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17Client referrals account for 82% of new advisory clients.

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1837% of clients are self-directed but seek advice occasionally.

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19Average number of clients per advisor: 135 in 2023.

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20ESG-focused clients grew 20% to 15% of base in 2023.

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21Retirement accounts represent 52% of client AUM.

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2264% of clients under 50 prefer digital advisory tools.

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23Median client net worth: $1.5 million for RIAs.

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2425% of clients are non-white in 2023, up from 20% in 2020.

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25Tax planning is top priority for 78% of HNW clients.

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26Average AUM per independent advisor client: $950,000.

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2743% of advisor revenue from clients over $5M AUM.

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28Hybrid channel average client AUM: $1.1 million.

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2990% of clients expect annual reviews.

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Client Base and AUM Interpretation

The financial advisory industry has perfected the art of serving an aging, wealthy core so successfully that it’s practically a retirement home for money, yet the future is knocking with digital tools, diverse clients, and ESG interests—if only it can attract more than just the grandchildren’s inheritance.

Financial Performance

1Average advisory fee revenue per client household: $12,500 in 2023.

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2Total industry revenue from advisory fees: $65 billion in 2023.

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3Average RIA firm revenue: $2.8 million in 2023.

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4Profit margins for RIAs averaged 28% in 2023.

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5Median advisor compensation: $150,000 base plus bonuses in 2023.

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6Fee compression reduced average AUM fee to 0.95% in 2023.

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7Top 1% RIAs generate over $50 million revenue each.

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8Broker-dealer payout ratios averaged 48% for producing advisors.

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9RIA operating expenses rose 7% to 72% of revenue in 2023.

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10Average wirehouse advisor revenue: $650,000 in 2023.

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1155% of RIA revenue from asset-based fees in 2023.

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12Independent B/D advisor average revenue: $425,000.

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13Profit per advisor in RIAs: $1.2 million in 2023.

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14Hourly planning fee average: $325 in 2023.

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15Revenue growth for RIAs: 12.5% YoY in 2023.

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1622% of advisors earn over $500,000 annually.

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17Fixed retainer fees average $5,000-$10,000 per client.

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18EBITDA margins for top RIAs: 35% in 2023.

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19Commission revenue share fell to 15% industry-wide.

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20Average firm-level revenue per employee: $450,000.

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21Bonus as % of total comp: 25% for top producers.

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22AUM-based fee tiers: 1% on first $1M, 0.5% over $5M.

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23Tech spend as % of revenue: 8% for RIAs in 2023.

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24M&A deal value in advisory: $45 billion in 2023.

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25Average RIA valuation multiple: 2.8x revenue.

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26Compliance costs: 12% of operating expenses.

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27Hybrid advisor average revenue: $550,000.

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2868% of revenue growth from organic sources.

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2945% of advisors use tiered fee structures.

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Financial Performance Interpretation

The wealth management industry's staggering profit margins, immense scale, and healthy compensation belie its constant lament over fee compression, proving there's still plenty of gold to be polished for those who can skillfully navigate the client's nest egg.

Industry Size and Growth

1The U.S. financial advisory industry reached a total asset under management (AUM) of $128.4 trillion as of Q4 2023, marking a 13.2% year-over-year increase.

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2Global financial advisory assets are projected to grow from $102 trillion in 2022 to $145 trillion by 2025 at a CAGR of 9.1%.

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3The number of registered investment advisors (RIAs) in the U.S. increased to 15,396 in 2023, up 6.8% from 2022.

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4Fee-based assets in the advisory industry grew by 15% to $9.8 trillion in 2023.

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5The wealth management market size in North America was valued at $35.2 trillion in 2023.

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6U.S. advisory firms' discretionary AUM hit $77 trillion in 2023.

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7The financial planning software market for advisors is expected to reach $4.5 billion by 2028, growing at 12.3% CAGR.

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8Broker-dealer advisory AUM grew 11.4% to $6.8 trillion in 2022.

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9Independent RIAs control 40% of the total RIA AUM, amounting to $19.5 trillion in 2023.

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10The robo-advisory market worldwide was valued at $8.1 billion in 2023, projected to $25.8 billion by 2028.

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11U.S. RIA industry AUM surpassed $132 trillion as of mid-2024.

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12Hybrid RIA platforms saw AUM growth of 18% to $2.1 trillion in 2023.

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13The financial advisory services market in Asia-Pacific is expected to grow at 10.2% CAGR from 2023-2030.

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14Total U.S. advisor-sold assets reached $91 trillion in 2023.

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15Employee RIAs managed $15.2 trillion in AUM in 2023.

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16The global wealth advisory market is forecasted to hit $1.9 trillion in revenue by 2028.

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17U.S. financial advisor industry revenue totaled $58.5 billion in 2023.

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18Advisory AUM per advisor averaged $450 million in 2023 for top RIAs.

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19The number of U.S. households using financial advisors reached 42 million in 2023.

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20Digital advisory platforms' AUM grew 25% to $1.2 trillion in 2023.

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21U.S. wirehouse advisory AUM stood at $2.8 trillion in 2023.

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22The financial advisory market in Europe grew 8.5% to €25 trillion AUM in 2023.

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23Independent broker-dealer AUM increased 14% to $1.9 trillion in 2023.

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24Total global AUM for wealth managers hit $120 trillion in 2023.

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25U.S. RIA growth rate was 7.2% in number of firms from 2022-2023.

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26Advisory fees as a percentage of industry revenue rose to 45% in 2023.

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27The personal financial planning market size was $14.2 billion in 2023.

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28U.S. advisory industry employment grew 4.1% to 320,000 jobs in 2023.

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29Fee-only advisors' share of market rose to 28% in 2023.

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30Total RIA client accounts reached 125 million in 2023.

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Industry Size and Growth Interpretation

It seems the entire financial advisory industry, from grizzled veterans to sleek algorithms, has been furiously climbing a mountain of money that grew to a staggering $128 trillion, proving that whether it's delivered by a human in a suit or a line of code, the urge to have someone else worry about your money is a very, very expensive habit.

Trends and Technology

135% of RIAs AI adoption for revenue enhancement.

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272% of advisors now offer virtual meetings post-2023.

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3Robo-advisor hybrid models adopted by 40% of firms.

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4ESG investing integrated by 88% of advisors in 2023.

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561% plan cybersecurity investments increase in 2024.

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6CRM software usage: 85% of RIAs in 2023.

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752% of clients demand mobile app access.

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8AI chatbots implemented by 25% of large firms.

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9Regulatory tech (RegTech) spend up 30% in 2023.

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1067% of advisors use portfolio management software.

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11Cryptocurrency advice offered by 33% of advisors.

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12Cloud migration complete for 78% of RIAs.

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13Personalized video content used by 45% for engagement.

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1459% adopting goal-based planning tools.

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15Biometric security in 22% of client portals.

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1676% expect blockchain for settlements by 2025.

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17Data analytics platforms in 70% of firms.

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1841% using predictive analytics for retention.

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19Sustainable investing AUM share: 35% in 2023.

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20Voice assistants for planning: 12% adoption.

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21API integrations up 50% for custodians.

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2264% prioritize cybersecurity training.

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23NFTs/digital assets advised by 18%.

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2455% use automated rebalancing tools.

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25Open banking APIs adopted by 29%.

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26VR client meetings trialed by 8% of innovators.

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2773% digital onboarding post-pandemic.

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28Quantum computing pilots in 5% of large firms.

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Trends and Technology Interpretation

The industry is furiously modernizing—from robots and AI whispering stock tips to holographic meetings—all while clinging to CRM systems for dear life and praying their new cybersecurity can fend off the hackers who just read this sentence.

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Diana Reeves. 2026. "Financial Advisory Industry Statistics." Gitnux. https://gitnux.org/financial-advisory-industry-statistics.

Sources & References

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STATISTA
statista.com
statista.com
Reference 2
PWC
pwc.com
pwc.com
Reference 3
INVESTMENTADVISER
investmentadviser.org
investmentadviser.org
Reference 4
SCHWAB
schwab.com
schwab.com
Reference 5
GRANDVIEWRESEARCH
grandviewresearch.com
grandviewresearch.com
Reference 6
CERULLI
cerulli.com
cerulli.com
Reference 7
MARKETSANDMARKETS
marketsandmarkets.com
marketsandmarkets.com
Reference 8
INVESTMENTNEWS
investmentnews.com
investmentnews.com
Reference 9
RIABIZ
riabiz.com
riabiz.com
Reference 10
FA-MAG
fa-mag.com
fa-mag.com
Reference 11
FORTUNEBUSINESSINSIGHTS
fortunebusinessinsights.com
fortunebusinessinsights.com
Reference 12
THINKADVISOR
thinkadvisor.com
thinkadvisor.com
Reference 13
MCKINSEY
mckinsey.com
mckinsey.com
Reference 14
IBISWORLD
ibisworld.com
ibisworld.com
Reference 15
EFAMA
efama.org
efama.org
Reference 16
WEALTHMANAGEMENT
wealthmanagement.com
wealthmanagement.com
Reference 17
BCG
bcg.com
bcg.com
Reference 18
COMPLIANCERISKSOLUTIONS
compliancerisksolutions.com
compliancerisksolutions.com
Reference 19
DELOITTE
deloitte.com
deloitte.com
Reference 20
ALLIEDMARKETRESEARCH
alliedmarketresearch.com
alliedmarketresearch.com
Reference 21
BLS
bls.gov
bls.gov
Reference 22
KITCES
kitces.com
kitces.com
Reference 23
SEC
sec.gov
sec.gov
Reference 24
CFP
cfp.net
cfp.net
Reference 25
ICI
ici.org
ici.org

Reference 26
MONEY
money.usnews.com
money.usnews.com
Reference 27
FINANCIAL-PLANNING-ASSOCIATION
financial-planning-association.org
financial-planning-association.org
Reference 28
RIA-DATABASE
ria-database.com
ria-database.com
Reference 29
CFAINSTITUTE
cfainstitute.org
cfainstitute.org
Reference 30
CAPGEMINI
capgemini.com
capgemini.com
Reference 31
BOSTONCONSULTINGGROUP
bostonconsultinggroup.com
bostonconsultinggroup.com
Reference 32
FIDELITY
fidelity.com
fidelity.com
Reference 33
UBS
ubs.com
ubs.com
Reference 34
PRUDENTIAL
prudential.com
prudential.com
Reference 35
KNIGHTFRANK
knightfrank.com
knightfrank.com
Reference 36
MORNINGSTAR
morningstar.com
morningstar.com
Reference 37
EY
ey.com
ey.com
Reference 38
SPIC-WEALTH
spic-wealth.com
spic-wealth.com
Reference 39
XYPLANNINGNETWORK
xyplanningnetwork.com
xyplanningnetwork.com
Reference 40
DAKOTA
dakota.com
dakota.com
Reference 41
DECHERT
dechert.com
dechert.com
Reference 42
RIA-VALUATION
ria-valuation.com
ria-valuation.com
Reference 43
COMPLIANCEMAX
compliancemax.com
compliancemax.com
Reference 44
FPA
fpa.org
fpa.org
Reference 45
ADVISORHUB
advisorhub.com
advisorhub.com
Reference 46
FINTECHFUTURES
fintechfutures.com
fintechfutures.com
Reference 47
TAMR
tamr.com
tamr.com
Reference 48
IBM
ibm.com
ibm.com
Reference 49
EMERJ
emerj.com
emerj.com
Reference 50
FORBES
forbes.com
forbes.com
Reference 51
SALESFORCE
salesforce.com
salesforce.com
Reference 52
BLOOMBERG
bloomberg.com
bloomberg.com
Reference 53
TABBFORUM
tabbforum.com
tabbforum.com
Reference 54
SANS
sans.org
sans.org
Reference 55
COINDESK
coindesk.com
coindesk.com
Reference 56
BLACKROCK
blackrock.com
blackrock.com
Reference 57
ACCENTURE
accenture.com
accenture.com