Beyond the Big-Firm Illusion: What Real Independence Looks Like in 2026
Learn the difference between true advisor independence and the independence large firms claim to offer. Explore how supported independence empowers advisors to grow faster, stay compliant, and build the practice they truly want in 2026.
Silver Oak Securities CEO Billy Hopkins Named CEO of the Year at ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Awards
Silver Oak Securities CEO Billy Hopkins Named CEO of the Year at ThinkAdvisor 2025 Luminaries Awards
Meet Luna: Silver Oak’s Chief Happiness Officer
Meet Luna: Luna brings over 77 years of experience (in dog years) to her role as Chief Happiness Officer, where she oversees all morale initiatives, wellness programming, and spontaneous celebrations.
Building What Lasts: The Five Decisions That Define a 100-Year Practice
Learn the five foundational decisions that transform a successful advisory practice into an enduring enterprise built to last generations.
Horse Racing & Advisor Independence: The New Keys to Freedom
Discover how a day at the racetrack inspired insights on advisor independence, supported infrastructure, and building a high-performing advisory practice.
Legacy Planning Could Be Your Best Growth Strategy
Stop treating succession solely as an exit plan. Learn how forward-thinking advisors use legacy planning as a growth strategy to build transferable value.
Supported Independence: The Bridge Between Where You Are and Where You Want to Grow
Discover how supported independence helps advisors break through growth ceilings and build sustainable, scalable practices with Silver Oak Securities
Silver Oak Securities Partners with TaxStatus to Deliver IRS-Verified Financial Data to Independent Advisors
Silver Oak Securities Partners with TaxStatus to Deliver IRS-Verified Financial Data to Independent Advisors
Why Your Practice is Beautifully Fragile (and How to Fix it)
Fee-based advisory relationships grew from $150 billion to $260 billion over the past decade, and client demand for holistic advice jumped 80 percent in five years. Today, nearly four out of five affluent households will pay premium fees for human advice over digital alternatives.
Silver Oak Securities Names Hollie Murrin Director of Marketing
Accomplished Marketing Leader Joins Silver Oak Securities to Elevate Advisor Engagement Jackson, TN – September 30, 2025 — Silver Oak Securities, Inc., a leading independent Broker-Dealer and SEC-Registered Investment Advisor, is proud to announce the appointment of Hollie Murrin as the new Director of Marketing. Based in the Greater Chicago Area and bringing extensive experience […]