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The Wealth Advisor is today’s most relied-on source of news and education for planners and advisors. We scan the news so you don’t have to, sending you what you don’t want to miss…but don’t always have time to find yourself without poring through dozens of publications. The Wealth Advisor sends you a handy once-a-week list of the most important news, hand-picked by our staff for its importance to investment advisors and their practices.

Dynasty Financial Partners Appoints Shawn Shook as General Counsel to Support Legal Strategy and Advisor Transitions

Dynasty Financial Partners, a leading provider of technology-enabled wealth management solutions for independent financial advisors, has announced the appointment of Shawn Shook as General Counsel. He will report to Dynasty CEO Shirl Penney and be based at the firm’s headquarters in St. Petersburg, Florida. Mr. Shook succeeds Jonathan Morris, who is transitioning to a new role as Executive in Residence after more than a decade as General Counsel.

Focus Partners:: Seamless Advisor Transitions for Client Retention and Sustained Growth

(Focus Partners) Financial advisors often guide clients toward long-term thinking, encouraging them to invest with purpose, plan with foresight, and embrace continuity. Yet, when it comes to their own practices, many fail to apply the same strategic lens. As advisory firms mature, the ability to execute seamless advisor transitions—whether due to retirement, role shifts, or sudden departures—can make the difference between client retention and business disruption. Advisors and their firms should have a documented plan in place.