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Young Advisors Are Stepping Up

Added on January 2016 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: We all know it takes many years and plenty of gray hairs to build a great financial advisory practice, right? Maybe not. If you do it correctly, you can build a successful business much faster than you may have ever thought possible. Research by my firm, CEG Worldwide, has found a select group of advisors who are green in terms of experience, but are generating great success in their businesses.

For greater Twitter reach in finance, try quality over quantity

Added on January 2016 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: It used to be that Twitter users were focused mostly on getting the highest number of account holders to follow their string of tweets. While a certain bulk of followers will always be important, it takes more than just a mass following to be considered influential on the 140-character social media platform.

Conference Experience ROI: 4 Tips to Get Started

Added on January 2016 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Conferences are a great way for financial advisors to hear about best practices from thought-leaders, learn about the latest products and services available, and stay connected with peers and engaged with the industry. Here are 4 tips to help you maximize your conference return-on-investment (ROI).

For some advisers, money not motivating factor to go independent

Added on January 2016 in Join an RIA
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Summary: Wirehouse advisers looking for independence have choices of the type of firms they create or join – independent broker-dealers, existing registered investment advisers or their own RIA. But the option that eliminates the most business worries will require them to surrender up to 25% more of the profits.

Offering Robo Advice? Prepare for FINRA Scrutiny

Added on January 2016 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: A top FINRA official says the industry watchdog has started reaching out to broker-dealers who offer robo advice, asking how they determine client risk tolerance, among other factors.

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