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Explore the latest industry news and advice that can help financial advisors build and grow successful practices.
Retreat, Hell! Downsizing Need Not Be a Dirty Word for Advisors
By Angie HerbersNo matter how you define it, success is personal. For some advisors, bigger is not better.
August 08, 2013
Captive agent vs. independent advisor: The unlocked truthCaptive status is not nearly as restrictive as it appears. Here's why.
August 08, 2013
Technology and the Successful Advisory Firm of the Future (and Now)It's becoming increasingly clear that the threat to human advisors is not technology and robots, but technology-augmented humans. Firms that embrace technology will perform better, and many are already doing so.
August 07, 2013
Smart Niche Model Leads to Succession Planning SuccessTwo firms have taken their niche strategies a step further, merging in the airline pilot-focused RIA space to ensure succession planning continuity.
August 07, 2013
Janney Recruits Morgan Stanley FA in DelawareThe advisor, who also worked for Wheat First Butcher Singer, is expected to come on board with close to $80 milion in client assets.
August 07, 2013
New Hire Roundup: FINRA Names Keenan, Weddle New Board MembersThis week in news hires, FINRA appoints new board members; Gene Tannenbaum was named managing director of Lincoln Financial Advisors; American Century Investments promoted Chris Krantz and Jeff Bourke.
August 06, 2013
When is it OK for you to (legally) swindle a business?Just because something might be legally permissible, it can still be morally wrong.
August 05, 2013
Focus Financial Adds $400M RIA in MidwestLaFleur & Godfrey join the partnership in Grand Rapids, Mich.; their firm is the fourth group to come on board this year.