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FAs Must Focus on Planning, Coaching, Managing Emotions

Added on July 2016 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: Out of the services advisors provide to their clients — financial planning, tax management, asset allocation, investment selection and portfolio rebalancing — only financial planning truly relies on the “human touch,” writes Jay Hummel, managing director of strategic initiatives and thought leadership at Envestnet.

Voices How not to blow a home office visit

Added on July 2016 in Join an RIA
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Summary:  Behind the scenes, they’ve been called ‘the dog and pony show,’ in addition to being called the VIP meeting they actually are. The home office visit is oftentimes the clincher that pulls an adviser seriously considering a move over the finish line.

How OSJs Are Responding to Major Industry Changes

Added on July 2016 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Broker-dealers’ office of supervisory jurisdictions are evolving in response to new competitors, technology innovations, recent regulation and continued industry consolidation, a new study shows.

Finding a (Female) Successor

Added on July 2016 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: Beth Blecker, 62, wants to find a female advisor to join her 20-year-old financial planning firm and hopefully take her place when Blecker retires, ideally in about seven to eight years.

11 Ways Technology Makes You a Better Advisor

Added on July 2016 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: Some advisors are already leveraging technology, or if they aren’t, know they should be. But you shouldn’t be jumping on the tech bandwagon just because everyone else is! First, it’s important to understand how technology sets you apart from other advisors. Technology increases your efficiency, creates opportunities, and enhances the service you provide your clients. Read on to see all the ways great technology can make you a better advisor.

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