Building Processes and Procedures, Part IV: Site, CRM and Client Analysis
By Mike PattonIn this post, advisor Mike Patton discusses implementation of Redtail, analyzes his client revenue, and discusses progress on his revised website.
February 04, 2011
At TD Ameritrade Conference, Tom Bradley Addresses the Fiduciary IssueTD Ameritrade Institutional president Tom Bradley met with AdvisorOne staff Thursday afternoon to discuss a wide range of topics including regulation and technology.
February 03, 2011
TD Ameritrade Institutional Says SEC Should Regulate RIAsThe company urges RIAs to write to Congress and the SEC regarding the Study.
February 03, 2011
TD Ameritrade Offers Matching Gift to Foundation for Financial Planning; Launches RIA Educational ToolTD Ameritrade Institutional pledges $1 million match for contributions to the Foundation for Financial Planning; adds Advisor Education.
February 02, 2011
M&As for RIAs Had Record Year in 2010: Schwab Advisor ServicesDavid DeVoe, Schwab Advisor Services managing director, said Schwab saw a record-breaking uptick in M&A activity among RIAs in 2010.
February 01, 2011
FSI Endorses FINRA as SRO for Investment AdvisorsThe association of independent broker-dealers recommended that the SEC choose FINRA as the SRO for RIAs.
February 01, 2011
The Necessity of GrowthFor the typical advisory firm, revenue and profitability stabilized in 2010 and, in many cases, returned to familiar and very comfortable pre-2008 levels.
January 30, 2011
A Key Element in Starting Your Own RIA Firm: Building ProceduresIn starting and building a firm, first establish and then implement a comprehensive list of processes and/or procedures, such as when you're prospecting for clients.