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Life events a key trigger for social media selling
By Brian AndersonLife events are a trigger for buying life insurance and you find out about them today via social media.
December 19, 2013
Gen Y Most Receptive to Financial AdviceFinancial advice has a stronger influence on the savings and spending habits of young adults than on older ones, according to a recent TIAA-CREF survey.
December 18, 2013
Chartered Special Needs Consultant Designation a ‘Huge Step Forward’The American College's new ChSNC program is helping Connecticut planner Michael Beloff hone a craft in which he's specialized since 2002.
December 18, 2013
Lessons From Merrill’s First 100 Years From Founder’s SonAs Merrill Lynch approaches its 100th anniversary, Its founder's son, Winthrop Smith, talks to ThinkAdvisor about its heroes and one villain in particular.
December 16, 2013
6 Things About Social Security Advisors Should Tell ClientsHere are a few tips from the Social Security Administration and Shepherd Financial Partners that spotlight some important points for near retirees.
December 12, 2013
12 Steps to Holiday Social Business SuccessAs you start your celebrations, remember that you can leverage your social media presence to share in the season of giving.
December 12, 2013
An Unromanticized Guide to Merging Advisory FirmsGreg Friedman shared lessons from Private Ocean's merger; another panelist at MarketCounsel conference discussed the unthinkable consequences of not having a succession plan.
December 10, 2013
The State of Fiduciary After 1,640 Days: Time for a Reset?Fiduciaries need to apply our risk analysis skills to what could be the most important regulatory action in decades: the SEC's fiduciary rulemaking.