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Who do you need to hire to grow your business?

If you believe recruiting other top business development people is the answer, you should think again.

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Devil is in the detail of Finra’s new remote inspections pilot

FSI will work constructively with the regulator to find the best way forward, just as it did over residential supervisory location designations.

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Are easy days of RIA financing a thing of the past?

Financial advisors may be dragged through the muck when financing goes wrong.

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Reduced fees are charitable handouts

'What surprises me is not what is negotiated for larger clients, but how little some advisors charge for smaller clients.'

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Four ways to recharge your growth plan this summer

Take advantage of the slower pace to deepen valuable client connections.

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If a prospectus falls in a forest, does it make a sound?

The SEC's overly cautious approach to change leaves them disconnected from the modern investor and the markets they serve.  

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Want to build incredible teams? Give yourself, and your employees, personality tests

These tests allow leaders to analyze candidates and companies, and help identify people's superpowers.

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War for talent the next battleground

Market performance has hidden the fact organic growth has stalled, leaving top advisor talent at a premium.

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Delaying RMDs may be a costly tax strategy

Delaying RMDs sounds good now, but the tax bill will continue to compound.

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How to handle the family home post-divorce

The family home is often the most valuable asset in a marriage and divorcing couples have many options to consider when dividing the home.

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Use tools to avoid hiring a team of mini-mes

A thriving organization, whether it’s a three-person team or large firm, is one made up with people who have complementary strengths and abilities.

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We could still be at the start of a fixed income golden age

Rate-cutting cycles happen only every few years - investors should position themselves to take advantage.

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Haves and have nots: The illusory promise of SEC investor protection

While the rule ostensibly aims to shield investors from financial risk, the evidence suggests a different narrative.

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The future is true independence

Five questions advisors should consider before making the break for independence.

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Bring your authentic self to your clients

Be yourself and embrace what makes you unique - that's what clients are looking for.

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Blackstone REIT in media cross hairs over valuation

Sketchy math dogs private market investments sold to retail investors.

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The return of client events

Events are a great way to strengthen your bond with clients, and registrations and attendance have come roaring back.

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Fossil fuels, food, and farming – investors need to look through the same lens

The travails of meatpacking company JBS is a warning to investors, who must stay attuned to the risks associated with similar stock.

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Fiduciary commitment should be table stakes

Speed and nature of new DOL rule has left many in the insurance industry fuming, losing sight of the impact on ordinary investors

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Bridging the wealth gap: The power of financial education

By financially empowering underserved communities, advisors can play a crucial part in tackling inequality.