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Preparing for a Sale: How Advisors Can Maximize the Value of Their Firm

Added on September 2016 in M&A Issues
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Summary: The ultimate goal for many advisors who own their own firm is to eventually sell their business for a profit. While there are countless ways to increase a firm’s value before a sale in order to receive the most money possible, advisors can maximize the impact of their efforts by focusing on tactics that will increase the business’ growth rates, cash flows and quality of service.

Shining a Bright Light on the High Costs of Breaking Away

Added on September 2016 in Form an RIA
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Summary: There is always a dark side to success.  The RIA market has been booming for years, consistently taking assets away from the traditional bank/wirehouse community, and now manages nearly $3 trillion in assets.

Number of Active CFP Professionals Reaches All-Time High

Added on September 2016 in Join an RIA
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Summary: Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) announced on Tuesday that there are more than 75,000 active CFP professionals, which marks the “highest number of CFP professionals ever,” according to the announcement.

How financial advisers can write and promote a book

Added on September 2016 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Writing a book can do big things for financial professionals. Books reinforce the credibility of the author and can help establish the author as a thought leader and authority figure in the eyes of potential clients, plus it gives you an invaluable marketing and lead generation tool.

Get an early start: 7 ideas for 2017's strategic planning

Added on September 2016 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: Here are seven trends we expect to be at the top of RIA agendas next year. Most firm leaders know that to be successful, you can’t do too many things at once. Fidelity recently hosted a meeting of over 20 RIA firms in Boston, and the consensus was overwhelming: focusing on just a few key action items is the best way to help drive measurable results for your firm.

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