The impending retirement wave poses a critical challenge to the advisory profession. Nearly 40% of advisors plan to retire in the next decade. My guest today will explain why the profession is at an inflection point and proactive planning is essential for continued success. We will delve into best practices to transition to the next generation of advisors and investors, strategies for recruiting junior advisors, and how to appeal to emerging investor demographics and scaling engagement models to navigate a shrinking advisor pool. Show Resources Here are some links to learn more about Matt and AssetMark: AssetMark web site- https://www.assetmark.com/Matt Matrisian, MBA | LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-matrisian/Matt Matrisian's previoius podcast in 2023- https://www.advisorperspectives.com/podcasts/2022/03/23/how-top-advisory-firms-and-finding-and-retaining-the-best-employees Learn all about the advantages of active strategies and how they are uniquely suited to the moment at VettaFi’s upcoming Active Management Symposium on May 16th. Go to etftrends.com/webcasts/alternatives-symposium-2024 to learn more.