Scott Hanson

Scott Hanson is co-founder of Allworth Financial, formerly Hanson McClain Advisors, a fee-based RIA with more than $19 billion in AUM.

Scott Hanson
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EIAs should be securities
NEWS OPINION SEP 26, 2024
EIAs should be securities

The world would be a better place if they had never been created.

The benefits of phantom stock for employees
NEWS OPINION SEP 11, 2024
The benefits of phantom stock for employees

Sharing equity with all employees is a great concept but can be a compliance burden.

Fee compression or more services?
NEWS OPINION AUG 19, 2024
Fee compression or more services?

Advisors intent on landing new client relationships have a decision to make.

Beware the investment banker when selling your firm
NEWS OPINION JUL 29, 2024
Beware the investment banker when selling your firm

Price is obviously important but should not be the main driver.

How to implement a successful transition
NEWS OPINION JUL 15, 2024
How to implement a successful transition

Key things to consider when transitioning out of profession.

Who do you need to hire to grow your business?
NEWS OPINION JUN 18, 2024
Who do you need to hire to grow your business?

If you believe recruiting other top business development people is the answer, you should think again.

Reduced fees are charitable handouts
NEWS OPINION JUN 11, 2024
Reduced fees are charitable handouts

'What surprises me is not what is negotiated for larger clients, but how little some advisors charge for smaller clients.'

Use tools to avoid hiring a team of mini-mes
NEWS OPINION JUN 03, 2024
Use tools to avoid hiring a team of mini-mes

A thriving organization, whether it’s a three-person team or large firm, is one made up with people who have complementary strengths and abilities.

The return of client events
NEWS OPINION MAY 08, 2024
The return of client events

Events are a great way to strengthen your bond with clients, and registrations and attendance have come roaring back.

Set solid expectations and boundaries with new clients
NEWS OPINION APR 26, 2024
Set solid expectations and boundaries with new clients

Taking the time to manage expectations and educate the client from day one will pave the way for better outcomes.