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Catching Up With: Jeff Montgomery
By James J. GreenJeff Montgomery has seen the advisory business from multiple angles in his career, which is serving him well at Al Frank Asset Management, where he...
May 01, 2009
What Do Prospects Find When They Google You?Amazing fact: The United States alone accounts for 9.5 billion Internet searches every month. Pointed question: What do prospects discover when they google you? If the results...
May 01, 2009
Drawing Out Donors' DreamsWhen she was 14, Tracy Gary was told she would be a millionaire. At 21, she inherited $1.2 million. By the time she turned 35,...
May 01, 2009
I Love to Cold Call!I used "I Love to Cold Call" to get your attention. Ninety-nine percent of the people who even glance at the title hate cold calling...
May 01, 2009
Getting to Know YouYou're acquainted with "The Money Honey" on TV. Now meet "The Money Lady," CFP. That's what clients' kids duly dubbed financial advisor Amber Seale, 34, because...
May 01, 2009
Selling in All SeasonsWho: Stanton C. Selbst, SmartPros Where: Madison Bistro, 238 Madison Avenue, New York City When: March 17, 2009 On the Menu: Sole filet Colbert style, fried leek, and...
April 30, 2009
The ripple effectWe have all had the experience of throwing a stone in a pond and watching the waves ripple across the surface in ever expanding, concentric circles.
April 30, 2009
Attracting clients in dicey timesIt's no secret there's overwhelming uncertainty in the air right now, which has resulted from unprecedented change.