If this were high school, Wells Fargo Advisors seems to be the most popular kid in town, at least if judged by the number of Facebook "likes" it has garnered since joining the site a little over a year ago....More
Like everyone else, clients and prospects are increasingly viewing websites over mobile devices. Here’s how to make sure your mobile site doesn’t bring your brand to a standstill....More
Although there are significant business advantages, many advisors are still buying into the myths about social media usage. But get ready to debunk six of the biggest misconceptions about social media.
Attending an industry conference can be a rewarding experience in many ways. Here are 6 tips to consider before, during, and after the conference to ensure a successful experience.
In the spirit of our LinkedIn real-world parallel, the following are five tips on appropriate LinkedIn (and business networking event) behavior....More
Ironically, while most Americans cheered ATRA’s permanent relief from federal estate taxes, these tax law changes were met with a mixture of fear and self-doubt by one small segment of the population. Quietly, a group consisting of...More
The SEC moved to toughen up regulations governing money market funds, but otherwise advisors haven't seen a lot of new rules enacted this year. What does the second-half of the year look like?...More
You will want to get your entire team involved in extending client conversations and uncovering opportunities. Don’t over think this, your clients will be surprised that you were listening and know that they’re having a life event or are passionate about something....More
A coalition of nine organizations—from consumer advocates to investment advisor representatives—write a letter to SEC Chair Mary Jo White with a clear message: ‘Don’t water down the fiduciary standard.’...More
Some of the biggest independent financial advisory firms started with nothing more than a pen, a piece of paper and a willingness to bounce back from missteps.
Bella Allaire understands the best technological tools are the ones you notice the least. Her work at Raymond James is using technology to bring clients and advisors closer together....More
With its two new models, HighTower Advisors—the raider of the wirehouse ark—is now branching out to attract advisors who have already gone independent but find it’s not what it’s cracked up to be....More
In far too many families, money is a dirty word, a taboo subject: the M Word. Talking about it can be disturbing and cause enormous anxiety and conflict....More
The outlook for the wealth management industry in the U.S. looks tepid, but the Asia-Pacific market is poised for growth in the years ahead, the Boston Consulting Group says....More
A great website isn’t so great if no one knows about it! With more than 14.24 billion indexed pages on the web, it’s no surprise that most advisor websites don’t appear on the first pages of Google, Yahoo or Bing....More
The private wealth management industry has recently directed its focus to the “Next Gen.” Across the board, Next Gen is hot, and the trend shows no signs of abating any time soon....More
A FINRA risk-based exam can be a harrowing experience for firms, especially if those that are unprepared. But the agency is on track to complete 865 branch offices examinations this year, so it’s vital firms take steps to limit any problems. Here's how.
Jerry Lezynski, the director of marketing for SEI Advisor Network, gives five tips to help get your marketing plan out of your head, off the ground and into the real world....More
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Passed the Series 66 with a 82% thanks to this question bank. Selling my Training Consultants question bank with 83 days left for $50. PM me or email me at the1jvg@yahoo.com if interested. thanks...More
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House Republications approved a bill Wednesday aimed at stalling the DOL's fiduciary rulemaking but don’t expect it to knock Phyllis Borzi out of the ballgame....More
Thirty-two members of Congress from minority caucuses have sent a letter to the Department of Labor, arguing that the agency's fiduciary proposal could disadvantage their constituents and limit minority access to financial advisors....More