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We Only Win When Our Clients Win

From wealthmanagement.com
Added on August 2015 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Recently, the independent advisory world has been abuzz with the news of Curian Capital’s unexpected decision to close shop. In my 30 years in financial services, I have never seen such an abrupt decision to stop serving clients.

5 Myths and Realities of Becoming an Independent RIA

From TD Ameritrade Institutional
Added on August 2015 in Form an RIA
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Summary: While becoming a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) is an excellent way to deliver a differentiated experience to your clients, and potentially accelerate the growth of your business—building assets in your own firm and creating enterprise value from day one, it is also a big step.

Why Flat Organizations Fail

From Financial Advisor Magazine
Added on August 2015 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: Most people prefer the view from a mountain—not a flat plain. In fact, the only people who like the view of a plain are the people on top of the mountain. By the same reasoning, not everything is equal in a company, nor should it be. Entrepreneurs sometimes treat employees like children. They feel this sense of responsibility for all of them and the desire to treat all of them as equal.

Reaching Downmarket (and Making It Work)

From Financial Advisor IQ
Added on August 2015 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: Most financial advisors target high-net-worth clients. It is, after all, where the money is. But some advisors find that helping clients with less money can return benefits to them — both in strengthening ties to the next generation and in giving back to the community. The challenge, say advisors, is integrating such clients into existing practices in efficient and affordable ways.

Robo Advisors Continue Growing AUM Despite Increased Competition

From wealthmanagement.com
Added on August 2015 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: According to new data from Corporate Insight, online financial advisors increased their total assets under management by 11 percent in the first six months of 2015 to a total of $21 billion, even as markets remained relatively flat. Assets are up 34 percent since July 2014.

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