From wealthmanagement.com
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Summary: While some broker/dealer executives may be brushing aside the potential risk of emerging online advice platforms, almost half of RIAs are not quite as confident. In Schwab’s 2014 Independent Advisor Outlook Study—which surveyed 720 investment advisor firms—44 percent saw the online platforms as a threat, while 56 percent said “robo advisors” could supplement their current offerings and help grow the business.
From InvestmentNews
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Summary: The Securities and Exchange Commission took a hit last week when a House panel denied the agency the funding it says it needs to hire additional investment-adviser examiners. In a voice vote, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government approved a measure that sets the SEC budget at $1.4 billion for fiscal 2015 — a $50 million increase to its current budget, but $300 million less than the Obama administration requested.
From CNBC
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Summary: Starting and growing a business usually involves a fair amount of sweat and sacrifice. Yet many entrepreneurs who have spent years building successful businesses would rather have a root canal than undertake the often-painstaking process of succession planning.
From Weathmanagement.com
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Summary: The most common exit strategy for a veteran advisor getting ready to retire is to sell his or her book according to the guidelines established either by their firm or industry valuations standards. There is another approach, but it requires planning — succession planning. These advisors are able to transition their business to a junior advisor on their team.
From wealthmanagement.com
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Summary: As you know all too well, the day-to-day world of a financial advisor is full of distractions. That said, the following simple five tips for enhancing financial advisor productivity will help improve the efficiency of any advisor.
