Added on February 2017 in Form an RIA
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Summary: From all sides, independent advisers are told that, to stay current, they must integrate the latest technology tools into their practice. They hear regular warnings, too, about cybertheft schemes and protecting their businesses against malicious electronic attacks.
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Summary: To program clients to understand that referring others is just part of our business relationship we need to begin with the introduction of the concept that referrals are an expectation. We then need to create ongoing top-of-mind-awareness of that expectation….but we have to deserve them too.
Added on February 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: “Acquiring firms, with over $1 billion in AUM, are looking for really high-quality firms,” says David Canter the executive vice president of Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions' practice management and consulting arm. “There’s been an evolution in how these firms are approaching mergers and acquisitions, and they’ve become much selective in the kind of firms they want to buy.”
Added on February 2017 in M&A Issues
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Summary: The latest M&A report from Fidelity Custody & Clearing describes the 104 deals in 2016 as an anomaly, and projects transactions for the current year to be more in line with the 138 deals of 2015.
Added on January 2017 in Blog
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