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Scott Hanson

Scott Hanson is co-founder of Allworth Financial, formerly Hanson McClain Advisors, a fee-based RIA with more than $19 billion in AUM.

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You owe your clients a succession plan

It still seems that most aging independent advisors don’t sell their practice or retire; instead, they simply reduce their workload and 'retire in place.'

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Rediscovering your passion

The stress and complexity of running a small business can take a toll on financial advisors.

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This bull market will accelerate M&A

We are approaching a perfect storm – could M&A in the wealth space set a record in 2024?

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Use your age as an asset when prospecting – no matter what age you are

As you get closer to retirement, you learn that, when you're meeting with a new client, your age can become a little tricky.

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Another worrisome conflict of interest emerges

With interest rates rising, it's more challenging to make the case for clients having a mortgage or other collateralized loan.

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5 reasons I love this profession

What is so incredible about advising is that there is an endless stream of current information we must absorb and navigate.

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Active asset allocation may cost you in more ways than one

Firms that use a third party that actively allocates investments to the point of market timing can see tremendous attrition when their returns are negative and not aligned with the market.

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Our responsibility to improve the reputation of our profession

Financial advisors labor against an industrywide reputation that’s as poor as that of the legal profession, which means that far too many people who could use our help don't trust us.

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Mastering technology to serve more clients

With the advisor shortfall, firms will have to get more accomplished at leveraging tech.

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The role advisors play in their clients’ lives

The deepest impact advisors make is guiding clients through the various seasons of life.