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A whirlwind of change — transitioning into the financial planning industry

Added on December 2014 in Join an RIA
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Summary: The last six months have been full of transition. The first wave of change was graduating from William Paterson University in New Jersey and accepting a job as an associate financial adviser with FJY Financial in Virginia. My emotions were mixed; I was thrilled to be offered an amazing job at a prestigious firm, but I was nervous about leaving my family and friends to move to a new, unknown city.

Three Steps for More COI Referrals

Added on December 2014 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: There are two critical components for effective COI relationships – personal connection AND structure.  We often talk about getting personal with your CPA and attorney partners.  In our opinion, it’s the most overlooked component of the relationship.  But for today, let’s shift focus to the structural piece of this puzzle.  

SEC works on rule requiring practice transition plans

Added on December 2014 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: The Securities and Exchange Commission is working on a rule that would require investment advisers to develop a continuity plan for their practices that would go into effect when they leave or become incapacitated, agency Chairman Mary Jo White said Thursday

How Advisors Can Be the Next Disruptors

Added on December 2014 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: Financial advisors needn’t fear the ravages of disruptive technology. They can grab the bull by the horns and ride it themselves. That may be the overriding message of experts in advisor technology, including Spencer Segal and Eric Poirier, speaking at MarketCounsel’s annual conference in Las Vegas on Wednesday

More Advisor Audits Needed—Only Not From SEC

Added on December 2014 in Form an RIA
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Summary: The SEC’s examinations of independent advisors have become as rare as they are dreaded, thus adding potentially unfair pressure to the few who are scrutinized while disserving the public by letting most advisors go unaudited.

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