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Creative Planning Announces 3 More RIA Deals
By Jeff BermanThe latest announced acquisition for the firm is Illinois-based Heritage Way Advisors, with $450 million in AUM.
April 05, 2022
10 Ways Advisors Blow Themselves Up at NonprofitsInvolvement in nonprofits is a good way to introduce yourself to HNW prospects. Just avoid these pitfalls.
April 05, 2022
Tax Talk? Bring It On. Tax Prep? Don't Go There, Advisors SayWhile understanding taxes is crucial to serving clients, the "opportunity" in tax prep has been overstated, some advisors say.
April 05, 2022
Ex-LPL Exec Burt White Joins Carson GroupOver the 14 years he spent at LPL, White earned a reputation as an informative and entertaining speaker on investment trends.
April 04, 2022
16 Robo-Advisors Ranked From Worst to Best: MorningstarThe research group graded offerings from Schwab, Merrill, Vanguard, Betterment and others.
April 04, 2022
Penny Phillips: Want to Build a Lasting Business? Make Yourself Less RelevantJourney Strategic Wealth's president says effective leadership means letting archaic practices and self-defeating belief systems go.
April 01, 2022
Why 5 Days a Week in the Office Is Better for EveryoneReturning to the office is critical for training younger workers and for establishing office culture at all ages.
April 01, 2022
13 Tips for Getting More ClientsMichael Kitces, advisor Nina O'Neal and others discussed how to market to prospects and turn them into clients.