An Opportunity Whose Time Has Come

Considering events in the markets, the prevailing mood, the beginning of retirement for the baby boomers and the pull away from "brokerage as usual" - the idea of a company offering investors and advisors greater independence and more transparency is obvious.

“A question brokers should be asking is what the next model is for financial advisory firms… I believe that model is the advisor owned firm.”
Doug Brown, former Vice Chairman Investment Banking, Morgan Stanley

Freedom To Focus

While independence has always offered advantages, in the past it also came with extraordinary risks and complexities. HighTower is different. You don’t have to worry about finding office space, setting up technology, managing compliance or handling legalities – we do all that (and pay for it, too). Leaving you free to focus on your clients.

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A New Opportunity

The traditional firms that remain are stuck with archaic and deeply conflicted business models. Wherever you are today, HighTower provides the opportunity to make a seamless transition from where you are now to independence. Work with us and we will support you in ways that help you become more valuable. Not against some measure of profitability designed solely to enrich the firm, but to yourself and to your clients.

True Autonomy

As a HighTower advisor, you manage your own clients and portfolios, and you have strategic input in the company itself. Our advisors will:

  • Be equity owners as well as receive the benefits of being employees
  • Own a significant percentage of the business
  • Have an active voice in the strategic direction of the firm
  • Enjoy improved home economy as a result of growth

What We Offer

OWNERSHIP & SUCCESSION
  • Equity ownership
  • Succession planning
INFRASTRUCTURE & TECHNOLOGY
  • Office space
  • Systems, HR, accounting, legal and compliance support
  • Advanced technology solutions
PLATFORM & SERVICES
  • Open architecture
  • High-level relationships
  • Internal and external research
  • Transition support
  • Start-up costs
  • Client stability
  • Litigation team

Charter Advisory Membership

HighTower Charter Advisors play an integral role in the company’s strategic direction. Requirements include significant industry experience, impeccable reputation and a high net-worth focused practice. Charter Advisors serve a two-year term and participate in annual meetings and an annual global retreat. A HighTower representative can provide more information.

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