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Median RIA firm had 25% operating margins in 2016: Schwab

Added on July 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: The median registered investment advisory firm had operating margins of 25% in 2016 and assets under management of $593 million, according to the latest RIA Benchmarking Study from Charles Schwab.

Do's and Don'ts of Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook for Advisors

Added on June 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: To be or not to be on social media: That isn’t the question. Today, it’s a must for financial advisors to have a digital presence, and that doesn’t mean just putting up a website and hoping prospects will find it.

What Fee Compression? Advisor Fees Show Little or No Decline

Added on June 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Reports of fee compression among financial advisors are overblown, according to new analysis from Envestnet, whose software helps financial advisors manage client accounts and enhance their practices.

Summer reading suggestions from top members of the financial advice industry

Added on May 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: It's that time of the year again! With summer's official start less than a month away, InvestmentNews has prepared a reading list for advisers comprised of recommendations from some of your top peers and experts. We asked for both professional and fun reads, with some insights into what makes these books so special.

An Open Letter to Advisors From an Unapologetic Life Coach

Added on April 2017 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: There are a lot of “coaches” out there; some very qualified in our industry and some…well not so much. I know this is not a crowded marketplace because there are more advisors who need help building their practices than there are coaches who can handle the business. I, on the other hand, feel there is a different area that advisors need help and very few are helping. It is how to run a successful business without killing yourself, getting a divorce, losing your soul, or being a terrible parent. 

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