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Clients Less Fee-Sensitive Than Many Advisors Think: Cerulli

Added on October 2018 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Although wealth managers have serious concerns about fee compression, a Cerulli report says that it’s a primary determinant in choosing a provider for relatively few investors. In its report U.S. Retail Investor Advice Relationships 2018: Optimizing Engagement, Cerulli says that client behavior is less tied to fees than advisors might think.

Pressure tightening on midsized RIAs

Added on October 2018 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: Even if RIAs with less than $500 million in AUM aren’t ready to buy or sell, they should be assessing their M&A prospects, said Slater, vice president of practice management and consulting for Fidelity Clearing and Custody Solutions. 

The 16 Best Conferences For Financial Advisors To Choose From In 2019

Added on October 2018 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: The need to engage in continuous learning is a simple reality for anyone in professional services. As a profession’s body of knowledge grows and evolves with ongoing research and discoveries, new products and solutions, and emerging best practices, even the best practitioners have to update their knowledge and skills from time to time

Why Indie Advisors Benefit From Indie Advice

Added on October 2018 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: When I ran into another advisory business consultant I’ve known for years,  he said he’s not working directly with advisors anymore. Instead, he’s working with institutions that work with advisors.

9 predictions for financial advisers for 2019

Added on October 2018 in Thought Leadership
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Summary: As we roll into the final quarter of the year, David Canter, head of the RIA segment at Fidelity Clearing & Custody Solutions, has been speculating on what financial advisers might expect in 2019. From the future of mega advisory firms to technology and asset management, Mr. Canter highlights his nine predictions for next year.

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