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Advisor compliance in the age of the emoji

Added on October 2018 in Form an RIA
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Summary: In the past, advisors met their clients in person, made a phone call or maybe sent an email, but now clients and brokers can communicate anytime across a far wider variety of mediums. Text messages, Facebook, WhatsApp, Twitter, Skype, WeChat, Instagram: All these channels can be used to conduct business. They can also be used for other nefarious activities, presenting financial services companies with the daunting task of ensuring that all staff interactions meet compliance obligations.

Class is in session: Planning professors' book recommendations

Added on October 2018 in Join an RIA
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Summary: School's in session: Financial Planning's annual schools list features 102 CFP Board-registered programs at colleges and universities where prospective planners are learning the skills they need to hone their craft. Now you can, too, from the comforts of your desk, the chaos of your commute or while at home — or really, wherever you prefer to enjoy a good book.

Hearsay's New Tool Boosts Texting, Mobile Capabilities for Advisors

Added on October 2018 in Manage Your Practice
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SummaryA year after it acquired Mast Mobile, Hearsay Systems is introducing technology that gives financial advisors access to much more information on their mobile phones and the ability to turn that data into client calls, text messages and more.

From pro athletes to Microsoft: Can niches pay off for these 4 RIAs?

Added on October 2018 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: Here’s an inside look at four RIAs who have built up expertise in areas as diverse as professional baseball, Microsoft deferred compensation plans, the oil and gas industry and transitioning to a new stage of life.

Ladenburg Thalmann Looks to Colleges for Female Talent

Added on October 2018 in Join an RIA
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Summary: Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services Inc. has launched a new mentoring program for female college students looking to enter the financial advisory business. The new program, LIFT University, was introduced at the firm’s annual Ladenburg Institute of Women & Finance Symposium, held this week in Dallas.

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