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Advisers offer tips for surviving a cybersecurity exam

From InvestmentNews
Added on October 2016 in Form an RIA
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Summary: Investment advisers who have been through a Securities and Exchange Commission cybersecurity examination warned other advisers Tuesday not to wait for an inspection notice from the agency to begin fortifying their online systems.

Ten Podcasts That Will Give You an Edge in 2017

From WealthManagement.com
Added on October 2016 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Since we last rated the best podcasts for financial advisors just one year ago, over 5,000 new podcasts have been launched. Today, more than 40 million Americans listen to an average of six podcasts per month. And why not?  Pointing to a specific podcast is also a great way to educate clients.

The New Challenge for RIAs: To Re-Differentiate Themselves

From WealthManagement.com
Added on October 2016 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: Twenty years ago, registered investment advisors could capitalize on being fiduciaries; that was their differentiating factor. Unlike those advisors at the wirehouses, RIAs had to serve their clients’ best interests.

FundFire: Why Are Most RIAs Unprepared for CyberSecurity Threats?

From WM Today
Added on October 2016 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: This year has seen some of the most high profile hacking attacks in the Internet age.  You would think that the near daily distribution of politicians’ emails would be enough to spur firms to increase their efforts to shore up their electronic defenses.

Adopting Tech is Key to Growing Advice Practice — But It Doesn't Always Work

From The Trusted Advisor
Added on October 2016 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: Advisors who use technology platforms such as client portals and client relationship management systems manage almost 40% more in assets than their tech-averse competitors, according to a Fidelity Clearing and Custody adviser survey cited by InvestmentNews. They also have 55% more clients, according to the survey.

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