From InvestmentNews
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Summary: Email and electronic records archiving seems dull, but better record-keeping habits could save many firms a pretty penny. Regulators already have reprimanded firms about archiving emails, but social media posts and other electronic records are raising more compliance headaches for financial advisers — and may possibly become a source of more violations.
From Financial Planning
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Summary: Advisors too can learn from their so-called "curb appeal," which can provide especially useful insights for optimizing the way they run their practice. They should also keep in mind that the end result of seeking greater efficiency is to boost their business.
From Financial Planning
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Summary: Americans need financial advice—and more of it — whether they are baby boomers looking to retire, or millennials just starting out in their careers. The use of financial advisors has risen significantly in the last five years from 28 percent in 2010, to 40 percent in 2015, according to a survey by Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards.
From Financial Planning
Added on November 2015 in Join an RIA
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Summary: For planners looking to recruit as well as those looking for suitable programs, this comprehensive list of planning programs at five dozen colleges and universities across the country includes costs, enrollment and student-to-faculty ratios. Click through to see 60 leading programs listed alphabetically, or click here for a single-page version of the list.
From Financial Planning
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Summary: The average age of CFPs fell below 50 this year – the first time in nearly a decade –offering hope that an industry dominated by aging advisors might be finally tilting towards a younger generation.
