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Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors build and grow successful practices.
2015 Outlook: What the future of practice management looks like for producers
By John PojetaAdapting to industry shifts can be difficult at times.
December 30, 2014
New Hire Roundup: BlackRock’s Gundersen Goes to MainStayU.S. Bank and Blue Water Advisors each add two.
December 30, 2014
Has the Consumer Media Gotten the Fiduciary Message?If some recent articles in The New York Times and Forbes are any indication, 2015 might become the year of "fiduciary-only."
December 30, 2014
Should CFP Board Settle Camarda Case? My Argument and the Board’s ResponseIs it time to settle the case quietly, before it goes to trial? I say yes, but the CFP Board chairman begs to differ.
December 29, 2014
The Importance of People SkillsIt may surprise you to hear that one of the main points that the Army stresses when training its officers is that to command effectively, its important that your subordinates like you.
December 29, 2014
Think Like an OwnerThe veteran advisor who has built a billion-dollar wealth management firm says theres one troubling issue he and his owner-advisor peers share.
December 29, 2014
How to Think Like An OwnerJunior advisors who learn to think like owners have a far greater chance of achieving that goal.
December 29, 2014
From Financial Pupil to Financial PlannerA young planner shares her experience moving up the ranks from a financial planning student to a full-fledged advisor.