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Cybersecurity weaknesses worry state RIA regulators

Added on September 2017 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: More than 1,200 coordinated examinations of state-registered investment advisers by state securities examiners in 37 jurisdictions uncovered 698 deficiencies involving cybersecurity, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) said.

All in the Family: Keeping Smaller Clients Is Better Than Not

Added on September 2017 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: In my blog last week, I wrote about the bad karma created by “pre-screening clients,” because nobody likes to hear that they “aren’t good enough,” and consequently aren’t going to think — or speak — well of an advisor who sends that message.

Learn the ROI of upgrades and avoid drowning in a tech puddle

Added on September 2017 in Form an RIA
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Summary: When it comes to technology upgrades, advisors often make the same mistakes their clients do with investments: they buy in the moment, without a plan.

Three Tips to Improve your Technology Decision-Making

Added on September 2017 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: “Which software costs less?” is a frequent question I hear from advisors. Another popular question is, “What is the best (CRM, portfolio reporting, planning, etc.) software?” My answer is they are all good. It’s about which one is best for your firm.

RIA sellers are leaving 'tons of money on the table'

Added on September 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Buyers are setting the deal terms and RIA sellers are "leaving tons of money on the table," says Seivert, speaking at the annual Deals & Deal Makers Summit hosted by Echelon.

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