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So Advisers Have Access to More Data, Now What?

From InvestmentNews
Added on September 2015 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: Data aggregation is currently one of the hottest topics in the financial services industry. As technology evolves and robo-advisers attempt to snatch clients, advisory firms are seeking new ways to stay competitive.

Business Succession Planning in the Twilight of the Baby Boomer Era

From WealthManagement.com
Added on September 2015 in Plan for the Future
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Summary: suWccessful businesses is coming to an end. As boomers enter their 60s, many are seeking to liquidate and retire. A recent New York Times article highlights this trend, referencing how bankers and brokers say there’s a significant increase in sales from business owners in their 60s and 70s who are ready to turn their creations over to a new generation of owners.

Which adviser designations yield the highest pay?

From InvesstmentNews
Added on September 2015 in Join an RIA
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Summary: Lead financial advisers who have attained a CFA designation earned on average a median $147,743 in base salary and $30,000 in incentive-based compensation last year, 24% more than the total compensation for those with the certified financial planner mark and 23% more than advisers who also are certified public accountants, according to the 2015 InvestmentNews/Moss Adams Adviser Compensation and Staffing Study released Sept. 7.

Aligning With Your Message

From Think Advisor
Added on September 2015 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: When asked about their most valuable asset, advisory firm leaders typically laud their organization's people. Certainly this messaging connects with the market, but are you sure this professed priority aligns with the realities of your firm? Do your own people see the image you portray?

5 New Compliance Headaches for Advisors, BDs

From Thin Advisor
Added on September 2015 in Form an RIA
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Summary:Pressures on compliance professionals at advisory firms and broker-dealers continue to mount as the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Obama administration, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority and the Department of Labor are gearing up to usher in new requirements.

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