Rob Nelson is the CEO and Founder of NorthRock Partners, an RIA based in Minneapolis that oversees $5 billion in assets under management for 1,500 client households. Rob stands out in the advisory landscape by offering a wide array of services from bill paying to tax preparation, akin to a 'personal CFO'. He achieves this while maintaining competitive AUM-based fees, capitalizing on economies of scale to provide a comprehensive client experience at a cost similar to less extensive firms. Listen in as Rob shares insights into NorthRock Partners' impressive growth from $1 billion to $5 billion in AUM over six years, driven by organic growth, strategic acquisitions, and robust client referrals from high-earning individuals. He also discusses the firm's structure, which empowers advisors with centralized expert teams while maintaining direct client relationships, and his decision to partner with a holding company for long-term expansion. You'll learn about NorthRock's hiring strategies, the importance of practice for developing advisors, and Rob's belief in the firm's substantial untapped potential for future growth. For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/365

Ep 365: Scaling Expanded Advice Services To 100+ Team Members In A $5B AUM Enterprise With Rob Nelson

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