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Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors build and grow successful practices.
Top 10 Best Paying Jobs: 2014
By Michael S. FischerThese 10 jobs all pay median salaries in the six-figure range, but most require an advanced degree.
August 29, 2014
An Advisor Marketing Plan Where You Get New Clients (and Paid Up Front)What if you could offer a service to new clients that could drive revenue of $30,000 a year while providing a pipeline of full-service prospects?
August 28, 2014
CFP Board Hires Loper to 'Strengthen' CFP MarkJohn Loper will be director of corporate relations, playing a key role in encouraging top firms' "preference for and investment in CFP certification."
August 28, 2014
A 5-Step Process to Utilize Your Existing Technology: Level 4—Automating Your CRMAs part of our series on how to optimize your existing software, this post shows how you can give more time back to your team for high-value activities by automating within your CRM system.
August 28, 2014
New Hire Roundup: SEC Names Schnurr Chief AccountantIn another personnel move, Nancy Rimington joined GW&K Investment Management.
August 27, 2014
Diagnosing your lack of appointments: 7 possible reasonsLooking strategically at why you're not getting enough appointments is the best way to diagnose and treat the problem.
August 27, 2014
Wells Fargo, U.S. Trust, Raymond James Add Teams From RivalsPlus, a wealth group of five advisors affilates with LPL Financial in Wisconsin.
August 27, 2014
4 Secrets to a Value Proposition That Lands ClientsMost investors say advisors all sound alike, Pershing found. Here's how to make your value proposition your first impression a memorable one.