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Taking the Indie Leap; Rethinking REITs: June Research Features—Slideshow
By Editorial StaffFor advisors, going independent requires not just careful cost-benefit analysis but also a focus on their clients' confidenceand their own. Ellen Uzelac's cover story in the June issue of Research magazine probes what's involved in making such a leap of faith, and looks at advisors who have done it. In...
May 30, 2014
3 Lessons for Advisors on Service and Pricing From the Airlines (Really)The airlines clearly display their tiers of service and pricing, and provide perks valued by their customers.
May 29, 2014
Angie Herbers’ Firm to Merge With Wealth Management MarketingMerged firm will offer a complete range of strategy and marketing services to independent advisors from San Diego base.
May 29, 2014
Finding the hidden HNW clientsTracking down HNW prospects doesn't have to be as difficult as you think.
May 29, 2014
Finding the hidden HNW clientsTracking down HNW prospects doesn't have to be as difficult as you think.
May 29, 2014
10 Building Blocks for a Great Financial Planning PracticeFrom a FinaMetrica co-founder, here's one of the 10: Never treat couples as one entity. Respect for individuality is the heart of great financial advice.
May 28, 2014
New Hire Roundup: AIG Advisor Group Names Couch EVP of National SalesAlso in new hires, Atlanta-based Wealth & Pension Services Group has hired James Larson II as head of its new office in South Florida.
May 28, 2014
The Process of Financial Planning: Time to Go to the Next Level?I think it may be time to create a true profession of financial planning.