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Helping women get ahead in financial services

Added on March 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: While the Financial Services Institute will always be laser-focused on our mission of advocacy on behalf of our members, we have also come to play another very important role: that of a think tank for the independent financial services community. As part of that crucial role, we realize we have a responsibility to help strengthen our community wherever we can, and help it prepare to thrive in the years ahead.

Getting the Most from an Off-Site Meeting

Added on March 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: The early months of a new year is a great time to review strategy and set goals for an advisory practice. These self-examinations can be integrated into regular workdays in the office, of course. But many advisors prefer to host them in off-site locations, which allow team members to step back physically and mentally from their day-to-day tasks.

Doing a better job articulating adviser value

Added on March 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: As we continue​ exploring how to unleash adviser potential, let's recognize something important: You're probably doing a supremely mediocre job of articulating your value proposition

My Life As a Client: My Advisor Wants To Help Me Change The World

Added on March 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary:    What do your clients think about you? We talked to Hedy Ratner, a 75-year-old Chicago resident, about what’s really on her mind.  

RIAs embrace the tough-love feedback of advisory boards

Added on March 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: It takes a thick skin to invite outsiders to rigorously critique your financial planning business, but some financial advisers wouldn't have it any other way.

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