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RIAs without a succession plan should take these steps immediately

From InvestmentNews
Added on February 2017 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: For financial advisers, developing a serious and specific business succession plan is not easy. But what's more difficult is the challenge clients face if their adviser doesn't have one.

Kitces: Fiduciary rule not yet delayed after all

From On Wall Street
Added on February 2017 in Form an RIA
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Summary: Once President Trump won the election, it was widely believed it would be a matter of time before he issued an executive order to delay April’s rollout of the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule. Yet, the final version of the memorandum that the president signed on Friday did not match the originally circulated draft and it did not actually include a provision to delay the regulation after all, despite wide reporting to the contrary.

Financial advisor now among the toughest jobs to fill

From CNBC
Added on February 2017 in Join an RIA
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Summary: That's where a financial advisor often comes in. Those with certification can provide a range of financial advice from budgeting to estate planning. (You also don't have to be a millionaire to afford one.) There may be an even greater impetus to find a qualified professional now with the fate of the Department of Labor's investor protection rule in limbo.

 

Decisions in 3 key areas separate top-performing firms from masses

From InvestmentNews
Added on February 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Elite advisory firms distinguish themselves in many nuanced ways. But there appear to be three big areas in which the top-performing advisory firms (leading firms) have made the right decisions that helped them truly stand out: human capital management, technology implementation and profitable pricing.

Financial Advisor Checklists To Enhance The Client Meeting Prep Process

From WealthManagement.com
Added on February 2017 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: Client meetings are one of the most important touchpoints we as financial advisors can have with our clients. A well-executed client meeting is an opportunity to build clients’ trust and confidence in us. And one of the best ways to ensure the meeting is well-executed is through preparation.

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