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AI note takers in client meetings can be one of the better documentation tools an advisor has. They can also create compliance exposure if a few things are not in place first.
The consent question comes first. Client permission to record is required, and it gets assumed more often than it should. Some states require two-party consent. That applies to AI tools, not just traditional recording equipment.
After that: human review of what the tool captured, and confirmation that the platform is approved for use in your practice.
Get those pieces right, and the documentation upside is real. A clear record of every client conversation. Confirmation that stated objectives align with what is in the portfolio. Stronger follow-up meetings because nothing falls through the cracks between appointments.
ARC's CCO walks through exactly what advisors need to know. Watch the full clip.
06/17/2026
Advisors who tend to get the best outcomes when they sell, merge, or bring on a partner have one thing in common: they started thinking about it before they had to.
Understanding what your practice is worth right now is not about planning an exit. It is about making better decisions today.
Revenue mix, client concentration, owner-dependence, these factors show up in how a buyer or partner values your firm later. Advisors who understand that tend to make different choices while they still have room to.
You are not in a rush. You have options. The point is to keep it that way.
ARC works with independent advisors at every stage of practice development. When you are ready to talk about what you are building and what it is worth, we are glad to have that conversation.
The "2x to 3x revenue" rule of thumb is a reasonable place to start a valuation conversation. It is not where the conversation ends.
Revenue multiples treat all revenue as the same. A buyer looking at your practice will not.
They are looking at how much of that revenue is recurring, what the practice actually generates after expenses, how much the business depends on you personally to run, and what the client base looks like demographically.
Two practices with identical revenue can land in very different places once someone looks underneath the top-line number. EBITDA-based analysis tends to give a more complete picture precisely because it reflects actual profitability, not just what the practice brings in.
The shorthand number starts the conversation. Understanding the full picture shapes it.
If you have been curious about what actually drives valuation for practices like yours, we are glad to have that conversation.
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06/09/2026
Here is a question worth sitting with: if a compelling offer landed on your practice tomorrow, would you know what it was worth?
Not your AUM. Not your trailing revenue. The actual value, based on how the practice is built, who your clients are, and how transferable the business is to someone else.
Advisors spend careers helping clients plan for transitions. The practice itself often goes unexamined until a triggering event forces the conversation.
A health scare. An offer that comes out of nowhere. A partner who decides it is time.
The advisors who understand their firm's value before that moment arrives tend to have more options when it does.
ARC works with independent advisors at every stage, including those who are simply curious about where they stand. If that is you, reach out. It is a conversation worth having before the timeline gets compressed.
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AI tools are showing up in advisor practices everywhere. The compliance conversation hasn't caught up.
That does not mean advisors get to wait.
Three things worth having in place right now, regardless of where formal SEC guidance lands:
A human reviewing AI-generated content before it reaches clients. The advisor (or a qualified reviewer) needs to own the final version.
A simple, written list of which AI tools your firm uses and what they access. You do not need a 40-page policy. You need a clear record.
Client disclosure when AI tools record or transcribe your meetings. If a tool is capturing the conversation, clients should know that before it starts.
The advisors building these habits now are in a better position when formal guidance arrives. And it will arrive.
Drop your questions below or send us a message. Building compliant AI workflows into your practice is something ARC-affiliated advisors work through with our compliance team regularly.
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05/27/2026
The ARC family just got a little bigger. Welcome, Jeff Carroll of Carroll Wealth Management!
Jeff has 34 years in financial services and a clear philosophy: each client is different and deserves a more personalized approach. He started his career at Merrill Lynch in 1992 and built his firm around that same principle.
Outside the office, Jeff is an avid pickleball player who loves spending time with his wife Lyn, their two kids, and two grandsons. Sounds like the good life to us.
Jeff, we're glad to have you. Welcome to the community!
When evaluating a move, most advisors get distracted by the transition package.
That big upfront check feels like hitting the lottery. But if you're planning to grow your practice over the next 10-15 years, there's a break-even point where that check stops making sense.
John Andrews walks through the due diligence questions advisors should be asking about growth potential, cost structures, and long-term value.
🌐Visit www.advisorresourcecouncil.com to learn more about how we help advisors evaluate whether ARC is the right fit for their practice.
The headline payout gets attention. But it's rarely the full story.
Most advisors focus on the big number without understanding what comes with it, or more importantly, what doesn't.
Hidden costs like platform fees, franchise fees, and technology expenses can turn a 95% payout into something much lower.
John Andrews explains why your grid isn't really your grid until you account for what's being taken out on top.
📢Watch the full clip below to learn more.
05/20/2026
A great compliance team should not feel like a hurdle. 🚧
It should feel like a partner.
Solid compliance programs are built on:
✔️ Accessibility
✔️ Collaboration
✔️ Confidence
Because advisors need more than rules, they need support that helps keep business moving forward.
When compliance teams work WITH advisors instead of against them, growth becomes a lot easier to navigate.
That is the kind of partnership ARC believes in.
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When an advisor asks about payout, there's usually something deeper going on.
It's not really about the percentage.
It's about transparency, value, or feeling capped at their current firm.
The "show me the money" conversation is often a proxy for bigger frustrations with their business model.
John Andrews, ARC's Director of Growth, breaks down what's really behind the payout question and what advisors should be focusing on instead.
Watch the full clip below to learn more. 👇
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