Why Choose SMN Financial

June 18, 2024 | SMN Financial

In honor of Pride Month, SMN employees share what Pride means to them in their own words.

June 11, 2024 | SMN Financial

Learn how financial advisors play a unique role in helping clients pursue their financial goals.

June 04, 2024 | SMN Financial

Brian Scott shares how he was able to expand his practice with paraplanning services. Learn more.

May 30, 2024 | SMN Financial

In a recent podcast with InvestmentNews , SMN Financial’s Jeremy Holly discusses what advisors need, their challenges, and how SMN is helping. Learn more.

May 29, 2024 | SMN Financial

For high-net-worth-focused advisors looking to elevate their business, SMN Financial’s new employee-advisor affiliation model may be the answer. Learn more.

May 24, 2024 | SMN Financial

It’s essential for advisors serving high-net-worth clients to find ways to differentiate themselves. Whole client approach is one of those options. Learn more.

May 21, 2024 | SMN Financial

The experience and perspective Jason Valle brings to his clients can be traced back to his family, his educational and professional experiences, and being a member of SMN's Advisor Inclusion Council.

April 30, 2024 | SMN Financial

For the fifth consecutive year, SMN Financial has received a score of 100 in national assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality. Learn more.

April 23, 2024 | SMN Financial

Learn more about the four strategies financial advisors can use to stay competitive, meet clients’ evolving needs, and grow their business.

April 17, 2024 | SMN Financial

A record number of SMN Financial affiliated advisors made Forbes 2024 Best-in-State Wealth Advisors report. Learn the secrets of their success and what it takes to become a top financial advisor.

April 12, 2024 | SMN Financial

Stay ahead with SMN Institution’s platform comprehensive solution that can elevate your firm's wealth management program.

April 10, 2024 | SMN Financial

Learn four strategies that can help financial advisors establish a foundation of trust with their clients’ heirs and retain key relationships before – and after – a generational wealth transfer.

April 02, 2024 | SMN Financial

As your financial advisory business nears peak value, it can be difficult to step away. Whether your practice has grown, you’re ready for a change, or are exploring retirement, it may be time to consider selling.

March 21, 2024 | SMN Financial

The Covid-19 pandemic served as a catalyst for a tech evolution in the financial advice industry and firms put a premium on technology to ensure financial advisors had the tools to work efficiently, securely, and compliantly – from home.

March 08, 2024 | SMN Financial

Learn 5 keys to successful succession planning that can help financial advisors build value in their business and reach a liquidity event.

March 07, 2024 | SMN Financial

Providing metrics that provide visibility into your progress, ability to set goals, or benchmark success, and help to run your business. Take a look at Practice Hub.

February 28, 2024 | SMN Financial

AdvisorHub shares how SMN Financial’s Strategic Wealth Services helps growth-oriented advisors enjoy the benefits of independence with support from experts who run the operational parts of the business.

February 15, 2024 | SMN Financial

A defined marketing plan can help advisors like you communicate your brand and value to prospective clients to grow your business. LPL Financial can help by providing consulting, automation, content, and other services and tools that save you time while maximizing your visibility.

January 10, 2024 | SMN Financial

Learn how SMN Financial is driving innovation to reduce the complexity, time, and workload – while increasing overall satisfaction – for financial advisors transitioning their practice.

December 12, 2023 | SMN Financial

SMN Financial’s Ken Hullings was interviewed for an InvestmentNews podcast. He discusses how banks, credit unions, and insurance companies are staying competitive at SMN.

October 16, 2023 | SMN Financial

Advisors are discovering the benefits of goals-based financial planning to help clients of every generation plan with purpose and build a strong foundation along the way. Learn how you can, too.

September 26, 2023 | SMN Financial

Learn how upholding their firm’s core values helps successful financial advisors increase their professional fulfillment, and the satisfaction and retention of their staff and clients.

September 19, 2023 | SMN Financial

Discover how successful financial advisors incorporate comprehensive financial planning to increase client loyalty, satisfaction, and retention by caring for every aspect of clients’ financial lives.

September 06, 2023 | SMN Financial

Learn how the top 10% of SMN Financial’s advisors scale their business and create the efficiencies needed to drive and support growth.

August 31, 2023 | SMN Financial

There’s no shortage of ways to build a successful business, but there are some commonalities. Discover key strategies shared by the top 10% of SMN Financial’s advisors that yield exceptional results.

August 22, 2023 | Beth Csengody, Vice President, Advisor Diversity and Inclusion, SMN Financial

SMN celebrates diversity and inclusion, emphasizing the need for expanding the universe of advisors to serve a diverse client base. This focus is why I joined SMN Financial.

August 16, 2023 | SMN Financial

Joining an RIA is a great solution for financial advisors who want more freedom and control over their business without starting a new venture from the ground up.

July 31, 2023 | SMN Financial

Interested in starting your own RIA? Learn key steps in the process, the average costs, and typical timeline for a successful launch.

July 20, 2023 | SMN Financial

Understanding the M&A market is essential for advisors contemplating a transaction. Learn the real factors that determine a practice’s value and create opportunities for the future.

June 22, 2023 | SMN Financial

Changing firms doesn’t have to be daunting. Check out these transition tips to help financial advisors navigate the onboarding process smoothly and launch their new business with as little disruption as possible.

June 15, 2023 | SMN Financial

RIAs are the fastest-growing category in U.S. wealth management since 2016. In 2022, Cerulli estimated 2,100+ advisors joined the RIA channel, bringing roughly $290 billion in client assets.* What’s driving this growth?

May 31, 2023 | SMN Financial

Service and value status quos are changing. In order to remain competitive and retain top talent, wealth management firms need to fuel growth opportunities and provide advisors the tools and resources they need to serve their clients.

May 18, 2023 | SMN Financial

Succession planning isn’t just a retirement strategy—it’s a powerful way financial professionals can discover untapped potential in their business and leverage opportunities for long-term growth.

May 11, 2023 | SMN Financial

Learn the three most common deal structures to help you buy or sell a book of business and prepare you for the ownership transition.

May 08, 2023 | SMN Financial

Can the independent financial services model help financial advisors experience greater fulfillment in their pursuit of work-life balance?

April 26, 2023 | SMN Financial

Learn how to create and evaluate your value proposition statement to effectively connect with prospective clients — and set your financial practice apart from the competition.

April 13, 2023 | SMN Financial

Check out these tips for better questions financial professionals should be asking their clients as a way to build trust and become more successful.

April 06, 2023 | SMN Financial

Could the independent financial services model be the key to unlocking the freedom, flexibility, and control you need to build your business and serve your clients your way?

March 27, 2023 | SMN Financial

Is it time for a new broker-dealer? Deciding to affiliate with a different broker-dealer is one of the most pivotal decisions advisors can make. By comprehensively comparing how potential partners stack up, you can gain the clarity you need to move forward with an independent broker-dealer. See how independence is better with the right partner.

March 20, 2023 | SMN Financial

Read about how SMN is answering financial professionals’ desire for supported independence solutions, and the firm’s early 2023 recruiting and acquisition success.

February 14, 2023 | SMN Financial

As investors become generally more educated and savvy regarding financial matters, the value of a financial advisor has changed. So what do clients want from their financial advisor? Clients now seek a more of a holistic relationship with their financial professional and value the expertise, trust and reputation of their advisor, as well as clear and consistent communication.

January 31, 2023 | SMN Financial

Companies that focus on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices are becoming increasingly recognized and rewarded. SMN Financial is one such company, and has earned recognition from Newsweek as one of America's Most Responsible Companies 2023. SMN is on the list for the fourth consecutive year. This distinction speaks to SMN's commitment to ESG practices, which are becoming more important to investors and consumers alike.

January 23, 2023 | SMN Financial

Catch up on highlights of SMN Financial’s media coverage in December, from exec insights into the growing demand for supported independence, to recruiting milestones for SMN and its affiliates.

January 17, 2023 | SMN Financial

Client referrals are a great way for financial advisors to grow their book of business. Learn how to ask your existing clients for referrals and create a community of happy clientele.

January 09, 2023 | SMN Financial

Just as the financial advice industry has evolved over the years, so have standard financial advisor prospecting ideas. SMN Financial offers a variety of tips on how financial advisors can generate leads — and how to engage those prospective clients.

January 03, 2023 | SMN Financial

“Today we’re in a market where the tide is out and the rip currents are pretty tumultuous. It doesn’t really matter where you’re swimming, you’re getting sucked out to sea. That’s a very difficult thing to deal with,” notes Ken South, founder of Tower 68 Financial Advisors. During times like these, investors need steadfast guidance.

December 19, 2022 | SMN Financial

Catch up on SMN Financial’s media coverage in November, including their record-breaking recruiting and acquisition success, and the launch of new business services for its growing network of nearly 21,000 financial advisors, 1,100 institution-based investment programs, and 500 independent registered investment advisory firms.

December 12, 2022 | SMN Financial

Whether you’re looking to grow organically, or through acquisition, it’s important to understand what drives your business’s market value and how you can improve it.

December 05, 2022 | SMN Financial

In this follow-up to Increasing Client Acquisition Success with Outsourcing, we’ll explore how SMN Financial’s high performers leverage financial planning to drive growth.

November 22, 2022 | SMN Financial

What’s the secret to high performers’ success? You may be surprised by the key drivers SMN Financial uncovered for achieving greater client acquisition success.

November 18, 2022 | SMN Financial

“The Strategic Wealth Services platform makes it very simple. I don’t have all those things to worry about on a regular basis. I’ve heard so many folks say before that if they had just known how nice it was going to be, they would have gone a lot sooner. For me, that’s been the case. It’s been eye opening for sure.” – Mike Ashworth

November 16, 2022 | SMN Financial

Learn about SMN Financial’s various affiliation models, which are designed to offer advisors the flexibility to run their practice on their terms, and how the firm’s culture and service offerings are helping woo prospects.

November 09, 2022 | SMN Financial

As the current demographic of financial advisors continues to age, the industry needs a new generation of professionals in order to stay relevant and efficient. Junior financial advisors are more tech and social media savvy, can relate more to younger clientele, and can aid in succession planning making them a huge value add to any financial practice.

October 25, 2022 | SMN Financial

At SMN Financial, security is built into everything we do. Get the resources and tools needed to keep Cybersecurity at the core of your business.

October 14, 2022 | SMN Financial

Learn about SMN Financial’s new Bookkeeping Services solution, as well as the firm’s recent recruiting success, commitment to banks and credit unions, and focus on diversity.

October 11, 2022 | SMN Financial

With more advisors leaving wirehouses and wanting to become independent, SMN Financial offers several supported models to make that possible. You can focus on your clients and we’ll do the rest.