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This episode takes a step back from single-issue conversations and looks at the bigger picture.

Chelsea and Rob walk through the April issue of IPA Insights, pulling from 20 years of data to answer a simple question: what’s actually changed in the profession and what hasn’t?

From the steady rise of advisory revenue to the surprising staying power of the billable hour, the data tells a story of progress, but not consistency. Larger firms are pulling ahead in advisory, pricing models are shifting slowly and staffing decisions are creating real operational strain.

Some firms have been building toward this moment for years. Others are just getting started.

If you’re trying to understand where your firm stands and what it will take to keep up. This episode is a practical place to start.