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How to attract, and keep, young high-net-worth clients

Added on February 2016 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: The high-net-worth market has grown significantly over the past six years, with nearly one million new high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) added globally in 2014, according to the 2015 World Wealth Report.

Why Are Advisors Feeling So Blue? A Psychologist to FAs Explains

Added on February 2016 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Not since 2008 have financial advisors felt so dispirited and turned off. Weary of the heightened regulatory requirements that make them work harder but earn less, many FAs are showing diminished zest for their jobs.

Having a Partner is Not Necessarily a Viable Succession Plan

Added on February 2016 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: When it comes to succession planning, one of the most common misconceptions we see is “I have a partner in the business. The future of my firm and clients is protected”.

Is It Time To Fly Solo?

Added on February 2016 in Form an RIA
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Summary: Almost every financial advisor contemplates whether or not to break away from a traditional wirehouse or brokerage firm and establish an independent advisory practice. In this three-part series, we hope to help advisors make the best decision for their business and clients. This first installment reviews the primary concerns about whether independence is right for you: access to client solutions, simplicity in day-to-day business and compensation earned by you, the advisor.

6 Compensation Myths

Added on February 2016 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: Advisory firms spend more money on compensation than on any other expense, so getting it right just makes good business sense. Your compensation plan should define the behaviors you value the most and reflect what you are willing to pay to attract and retain key talent. I have found some consistent compensation misconceptions across advisory firms.

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