7 New Advisor “Musts” for Thriving in Crisis
Aug 24, 2011
Atlanta: “I wasn’t in the business during the last downturn, but I get your point about this being a big opportunity for me. What should I focus my efforts on right now?” Tony asked us at a recent workshop...
Family Businesses Offer Opportunities – and Pitfalls – for Wealth Managers
Family Businesses Offer Opportunities – and Pitfalls – for Wealth Managers
Aug 24, 2011
Families who have most of their wealth tied up in a thriving family business present a classic double-edged sword dilemma for wealth managers. To be sure, the potential market is large and lucrative: Nine out of 10 businesses in the United States...
Fidelity: 529 plans not an advisor priority
Fidelity: 529 plans not an advisor priority
Aug 24, 2011
Assets in college-targeted 529 savings plans are growing at double-digit rates, but financial advisors appear to be on the sidelines when it comes to working with clients on the product, a new report by Fidelity Investments suggests. In only 38...
For First Allied FAs, Spin Out from Advanced Equities Is a Positive
Aug 22, 2011
Adam Antoniades, president of First Allied, said Advanced Equities has its roots in venture capital and private equity deals, and the parent was hoping to grow that business through the independent channel when it purchased First Allied.
Five Tactics for Leveraging Social Media in Volatile Markets
Five Tactics for Leveraging Social Media in Volatile Markets
Aug 19, 2011
Coeur d'Alene Resort, Idaho: “I really enjoyed what you had to say on social media marketing,” began Ashley in an uneasy tone as I exited the ballroom. She continued, “But I don’t understand how I should be using social media when the markets are...
What Will the Securities America Retention Package Look Like?
What Will the Securities America Retention Package Look Like?
Aug 19, 2011
...
Market Turmoil Could Slow Advisor M&A
Market Turmoil Could Slow Advisor M&A
Aug 18, 2011
...
Capitalizing on Crisis
Aug 18, 2011
Phoenix—“The market volatility is getting to everyone,” Greg moaned as we chatted briefly following my talk. “I recognize that it’s a perfect storm for rainmaking, but I can feel my support personnel getting pulled into the panic. I guess it’s...
SAI Sale to Ladenburg Mostly a Positive for Reps—Depends on Retention Packages
Aug 17, 2011
Ameriprise Financial’s (NYSE: AMP) sale of Securities America to Ladenburg Thalmann (AMEX: LTS), announced today, is mostly a positive for the firm’s rep base, industry sources said. But the size of the retention packages Ladenburg...
CFP Registrations Spike Ahead of New Course Mandate
CFP Registrations Spike Ahead of New Course Mandate
Aug 17, 2011
The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards has decided that applicants for the coveted CFP mark must take a controversial 45-hour “capstone” course, starting next year, before being allowed to sit for the certification exam...
Load More