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The Price of Dithering

From Think Advisor
Added on July 2014 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: One of the hardest decisions for a business leader to make is when to exit. This is also one of the most important decisions. This choice informs every other aspect of management, from the people hired to firm branding to client relationships. It also directly impacts the leader and those who depend on him.

Malcolm Gladwell on Why Entrepreneurs Should Be Troublemakers

From Inc
Added on July 2014 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: As a New Yorker staff writer and best-selling author, Malcolm Gladwell has written extensively about some of the most disruptive innovators in the history of business.While many of the characteristics these entrepreneurs share are somewhat obvious, you'd be surprised to hear what traits Gladwell says the most successful business leaders tend to have in common. 

One adviser's takeaway on the importance of planning

From InvestmentNews
Added on July 2014 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: Lessons learned at his father's side in the practice. Let's dispense with the discussion about whether you need a succession plan, as it would be a waste of everyone's time. Take it from me, it's not “if” but purely a question of “when” you need to have it in place.
 

A Hunt to Find the Next Generation of Financial Advisers

From New York Times
Added on July 2014 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: The average financial adviser in the United States is older than 50, a number that shows no sign of getting lower because relatively few young people are interested in the work. That is creating a problem for Wall Street, which after the financial crisis likes the idea of managing other people’s money more than it did before. As both independent firms and large broker-dealers attached to investment banks try to expand their asset management businesses, they must figure out how to attract and retain a fresh pool of talent that is increasingly looking to find its riches elsewhere.

The Ultimate Client Event? Party at Your Place

From Financial Planning
Added on July 2014 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: Many advisors say they are close with their clients, but just how close? It may seem like a radical idea to some advisors, but Stacy Francis of New York City believes in inviting clients into her home.

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