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Voices Pitfalls when breakaways pick out their first independent office

Added on February 2019 in Form an RIA
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Summary: As more financial advisors strike out on their own to build an independent practice, they can easily overlook a big part of the move: finding the right office space.

Beware of Hidden Costs in M&A Deals

Added on February 2019 in M&A Issues
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Summary: Mergers and acquisitions in the financial advice space, particularly succession planning deals, include costs that buyers have come to accept as the nature of the beast. There is, of course, the purchase price, along with the interest rate.

Top Seller Considerations for Internal Succession Plan Transactions

Added on February 2019 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: Despite the return of market volatility, when it comes to independent financial advisor transactions, it continues to be a seller’s market, with buyers continuing to outstrip sellers by a wide margin.

How to choose good tech, rather than costly and complex tech

Added on February 2019 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: Your success as an independent adviser depends on a unique blend of financial expertise, relationship management and business acumen. Good technology can enhance each of those skills, but as we all know, the best offerings can be expensive.

Middle-aged and out of work: When clients over 50 lose their jobs, advisers become a lifeline

Added on February 2019 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Gail House was forced into retirement last year at age 58, after serving two decades as the principal safety manager for her Orlando, Fla., employer.​

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