The six-year bull market has meant more clients in the door, swelling assets under advisement, and that's translated to more money in the pockets of fee-based advisors.
Most are expecting continued growth. Almost all of the RIAs surveyed in Charles Schwab's Independent Advisor Outlook Study —93 percent—think their segment of the financial services industry is on a growth trajectory, with 53 percent saying not only has the industry not matured, but that they expect RIA business to grow at a faster rate than the financial markets.
"The independent model is resonating with both investors and with advisors, and this is driving the dramatic growth we have witnessed to date and expect to continue in the decade ahead," said Bernie Clark, head of Schwab Advisor Services.
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