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Getting creative with client events in challenging times

Added on June 2020 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary:  Our newly independent practice turned the challenging shift to virtual events into charity for a good cause, a great time together with existing and prospective clients preparing delicious food from one of our favorite local restaurants.

 

Why Planning-Led Advisors Are Better Positioned During a Pandemic

Added on June 2020 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: When the stock market plummeted as a result of COVID-19 and the economic uncertainty it created, financial advisors saw an uptick in the number of investment-focused clients looking for advice. After all, the Dow suffering the most severe drop since 1987 was reason enough to drive investors into a state of panic.

3 Strategies for Work-Life Balance in the "New Normal"

Added on June 2020 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: How can advisors prioritize a work-life balance when things feel out of balance? These tips may help you take care of yourself so you can continue to take care of your clients, business, and staff.

 

Hiring Gets Tougher in Never-Meet-in-Person Era

Added on June 2020 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: Quentin Marshall hired three people over the past two months. He filled the roles without meeting any of them in person.

Recruiting during a pandemic requires “breaking down a lot of prejudices about how to do things,” said Marshall, head of private banking at U.K. lender Weatherbys. “Once you get over this idea you must be sharing the same oxygen molecules as them, you just get on with it.”

RIAs Need Fully Digital Workflows to Compete Post-Pandemic: Paper

Added on June 2020 in Form an RIA
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Summary: The lockdowns, social distancing and market volatility stemming from the coronavirus pandemic have elevated the importance of digital engagement, according to a new report.

However, the current crisis has also exposed flaws in processes that are not fully digitized. Completing workflows that require manual intervention can be very difficult when operational volumes are high, clients are anxious and staff members are working from home.

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