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Raising the bar on happiness at work

Added on May 2019 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Recently, a brief article in the New York Times caught my eye: "A Deceptively Simple Way to Find More Happiness at Work" by Tim Herrera. We all want to be happier at work, right? Alas, there is a reason it is called work. We make a deal to be paid in exchange for using our time and energy doing tasks and fulfilling responsibilities. But that arrangement may lose its appeal over time, especially for those who don't get the opportunity to do work that is meaningful to them.

Developing the Next Generation of Financial Advisors

Added on May 2019 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: The financial advisory industry is on the brink of a major disruption: as advisors age out of the industry, the next generation isn’t entering the field fast enough to fill the gap.

Are Firms Doing Enough to Retain Advisor Talent?

Added on May 2019 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: “In this increasingly competitive talent market, it’s important that advisors have a strong sense of community and purpose at their firms, as well as clearly defined growth paths and meaningful roles that allow them to deliver real value to their clients,” said Charlie Phelan, vice president of practice management and consulting for Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions, in a statement.

Voices Going indie? Find your new firm's voice without saying a word

Added on May 2019 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: When advisors make the move to independence and launch their own firms, they often struggle to select the color, imagery and visual elements. The message is the medium, right? Right. But that message comprises much, much more than words.

RIAs Make 'Great Targets' For Hackers, Cybersecurity Consultant Says

Added on May 2019 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: After more than 30 years of managing technology in high-level positions in a variety of industries, Wes Stillman founded Lenexa, Kan.-based RightSize Solutions in 2002. It was the first provider of outsourced technology management and cloud-based cybersecurity solutions for registered financial advisors. In 2018 it launched the RightSize Shield, which it calls “the most comprehensive, flexible and completely compliant cybersecurity solution for RIAs.”

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