2017 Year End Update: Compensation Disappointments Expected

After spending time with clients this fall, we came to the conclusion that many…


Wilbanks Partners Commentary: 2017 Compensation Expectations — Dangerous Conflicting Signals

After spending time with clients this fall, we came to the conclusion that many…


Wilbanks Partners Commentary: Leadership Transitions — Accelerating the Pace of Change

Firms appear to be willing to take greater risks to accelerate the pace of…


Business Update: First Half 2017 — Market of Contrasts

As most of our clients started 2017 with a zero base budget assumption on the…


Wilbanks Partners Commentary: Asset Managers Return to Marketing Basics in Pursuit of Innovation

As traditional sales channels in both retail and institutional continue to move…


2016 Year End Update: Slowing Growth Rates & Strategic Uncertainty Still Dominant Factors

Reduced bonus accruals across most of the industry and cautious, if not “zero…


Wilbanks Partners Commentary: The Direct Retail Channel — High Potential for Future Growth

Innovative new initiatives in retail distribution with several of our clients…


Wilbanks Partners Commentary: Building a Diverse Workforce in the Investment Business

George Wilbanks’ expanded notes on his presentation to the SIFMA Asset…


Wilbanks Partners Commentary: Independent Director Recruiting — Best Practice Review

Based on our recent work in this area, George Wilbanks discusses best practices…