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PFI Advisors White Paper: The Rise of Alternative Investments in the RIA Industry

From PFI Advisors
Added on November 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Many wirehouse advisors are “brainwashed” into thinking they won’t have access to sophisticated investment solutions if they start their own RIA.  PFI Advisors’ latest white paper highlights how independent advisors can access alternative investments in the RIA channel.  Featuring Artivest, CAIS, iCapital, PPB Capital Partners, and Republic Capital Group, our research addresses the top concerns advisors have when utilizing alternative investments in the RIA industry.

Rise of big RIAs presents new challenges

From OnWallStreet
Added on November 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Super RIAs dominate the industry to such an extent that they can drive changes in wholesaling and other third-party services, according to new research by Cerulli Associates. Even so, challenges caused by their very size undermine their superiority.

Three Questions You Must Answer to Define Your Uniqueness

From IRIS
Added on October 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: This is often referred to as having a “Unique Selling Proposition”, or USP.  While the concept has its detractors there is no doubt in my mind that in professional services those who position themselves better through clearly articulating why they are the right choice for certain consumers tend to do get a lot more business.

What does the HighTower-PE deal mean for RIAs?

From Financial Planning
Added on October 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: What does HighTower Advisors' $100 million recapitalization deal with private equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners mean for the financial advisory business?

Mark Tibergien on Brand, Culture and Referability

From IRIS
Added on October 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary:[Poadcast] In this episode, we pick Mark’s brain about what makes – and will make – advisors and their firms stand out to prospective clients. We dissect important concepts like niche and branding, the common challenges in defining these things. Mark tells us why creating a culture based on clearly defined values is one of the most important responsibilities of a firm’s principal and shares his own approach to doing just that.

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