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Communication strategy: Automate the expected
By The Retirement GuysI remember the day I met Bob from Maryland. I was at an insurance conference years ago and he stood out because he said he got all of his new clients automatically.
January 17, 2011
Accounting, Finance Employees More ConfidentAccording to the latest results of the Accounting and Finance Employee Confidence Index, released Monday, a greater proportion of those who work in the accounting and financial fields are more confident that they will be able to keep their jobs.
January 17, 2011
Fidelity Offers Advisors Manpower HR and Recruiting HelpFidelity has expanded its advisor practice management program through a new HR and recruitment deal with Manpower, says practice management chief David Canter.
January 15, 2011
Advisor alert: New Year's resolutions are rubbishEvery year it's the same--we make New Year's resolutions about everything--but mostly about eating better, losing weight and better managing our finances.
January 14, 2011
Gorman Makes More Changes to Morgan Stanley ManagementGreg Fleming is made head of wealth management; Charlie Johnston will retire at the end of the year.
January 13, 2011
Advisors Optimistic, Clients Pessimistic in SEI PollFinancial advisors are vastly more optimistic about 2011 than their clients.
January 12, 2011
Summit Financial Services Hires Don Shula for Recruiting Effort‘Winningest’ NFL coach will serve as corporate spokesperson.
January 11, 2011
The single most important step in asking for referralsWhen was the last time you did business with a person or company and they checked in with you later to see if you were a happy customer/client? It doesn't happen often.