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Stressed-out Gen X and the search for a more 'livable' life

From CNBC
Added on January 2015 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: We're just overwhelmed with life." That was my response to an attorney looking for insight into the obstacles facing Generation X. I'd referred a number of 30- and 40-something financial-planning clients to this attorney. All were in need of estate-planning documents.

SEC Budget Boost Not Enough for Advisor Exams: Investor Advocate

From Think Advisor
Added on January 2015 in Form an RIA
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Summary: Insufficient advisor exams, tax-free exchanges of variable annuities, binary options and reverse churning of clients with wrap fee accounts are among the top concerns the Securities and Exchange Commission’s Investor Advocate has in the new year.

Taking Clients To Your New Firm Can Be Very Tricky

From William Conroy
Added on January 2015 in M&A Issues
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Summary: It is an issue that many financial advisors will face during their careers. And it figures to significantly affect the course of their careers. When you leave a firm to start your own or join another, how much can you do to recruit the clients at your current firm to come with you?

Conquer the difficulties of web writing to draw prospects

From InvestmentNews
Added on January 2015 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: You're an adviser, not a writer, right? Then why is it we seem to do so much writing these days? Whether it's writing a blog or an article, or preparing a presentation, we find ourselves having to communicate through the written word. Some advisers love it and others loathe it, but most advisers share one thing in common: They find it hard to write about themselves.

Situational Storytelling for Financial Advisors

From wealthmanagement.com
Added on January 2015 in Manage Your Practice
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Summary: There are countless opportunities to use a brief story to connect with a prospect, too many to cover in this format.  However, let me share with you some of the most common stock business questions financial advisors tend to get and would do well to have a personal situational story as a response.

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