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Client demand for simpler technology challenges independent broker-dealers
Smart devices and programs are giving way to demand for simplicity.
Firms must build cultures to stimulate innovation
Innovation doesn't just happen, it requires impassioned people who are willing and able to stand up to criticism.
Making large leaps in production
By following these five resolutions, you and your team can make 2015 a transformational year
Phoenix: A sunny outlook
Phoenix stands as the exception to the still-dreary economic news coming out of Arizona. Unemployment has fallen to…
From the ashes of 2008, a thriving firm was born
Four Merrill wealth advisers go out on their own in the heart of the crisis to start something new
In changing times, the young will lead
It is inevitable that your business will change, so pay attention to the trends, not the fads
Building a network beyond CPAs
Throughout my career, every adviser I’ve worked with has had the same goal — to increase revenue while…
A 3-tier approach to client service
Many advisory firms working with retirees today are looking at their client base with concern. Even if they…
Scars from past downturns resurface
Investing during periods of heightened market volatility is one thing, but dealing with investor emotions is another thing…
You can’t always get what you want
There are no guarantees your practice will attract the high multiple you think it deserves in a sale.
Five ways to be irreplaceable to clients
News flash: You are not the only financial adviser out there, and not the only professional from whom…
To avoid burnout, ditch old habits
Quit running your firm like it's 2009 - delegate, outsource and find a work-life balance
A new way to generate referrals
Remember that scene in “Jaws” when the shark lunges out of the water and scares the life out…
When tribal knowledge is a threat
“Knowledge is good” was the motto of fictional Faber College in the iconic 1978 film “Animal House.” Not…
Keys to success: Systems and personal service
Two important steps helped Robert Rinvelt and Roger David turn their firm into a lean, mean financial planning…
What constitutes a niche practice?
Five questions to determine if you have an effective strategy to serve your target market
Letters to the Editor
“The trend in managing an advisory practice is all about collaboration … with peers, home office associates, [centers…
Attracting next-generation talent
Thousands of baby boomers are retiring each day and some are looking at their adviser — who is…
Teaming up takes 24/7 pressure down
Talk about client expectations in the age of always-on connectivity. Milad Taghehchian, a wealth management adviser with Pioneer…
Don’t get stuck with a B-D lemon
When it’s time to buy a new car, most people follow similar steps. We read Consumer Reports, perform…
