Josh Welsh

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How to make your website outperform as a new RIA
GO RIA TECHNOLOGY NOV 07, 2024
How to make your website outperform as a new RIA

From messaging to the target audience, every element of a website tells a story.

Before M&A, consider ‘process and culture’
NEWS RIAS NOV 06, 2024
Before M&A, consider ‘process and culture’

Several panelists highlight actionable strategies and advice for RIAs ahead of RIA Activate California. Register today!

Make client problems your problems, Merit Financial Advisors CEO says
NEWS RIAS NOV 05, 2024
Make client problems your problems, Merit Financial Advisors CEO says

"Solve their problem for them right away," Merit CEO Rick Kent said, reflecting on building relationships and growing the RIA.

Over half of clients don’t want to fire their advisor
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 04, 2024
Over half of clients don’t want to fire their advisor

Fifty-two percent of investors have only ever had a relationship with one advisor, a survey from Dynasty Financial Partners found. "Clients are the advisor's employer," one advisor said.

Why requesting referrals for business growth is "a terrible idea"
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT NOV 01, 2024
Why requesting referrals for business growth is "a terrible idea"

Advisors argue that there are other means to drive growth than requesting referrals.

How to prepare for the breakaway experience
GO RIA COMPLIANCE NOV 01, 2024
How to prepare for the breakaway experience

Dealing with the wirehouses and BDs can be spooky, but there is one "must" every wantaway advisor should have.

What role do commissions now play for advisors?
YOUR PRACTICE PRACTICE MANAGEMENT OCT 31, 2024
What role do commissions now play for advisors?

InvestmentNews survey highlights almost half of advisors continue to be compensated by commissions despite model often being publicly denounced.

Are put options the new bonds?
INVESTING EQUITIES OCT 29, 2024
Are put options the new bonds?

"Puts are there to protect you when markets go down fast."

To be a fiduciary, or not to be a fiduciary?
RETIREMENT LIFE INSURANCE AND ANNUITIES OCT 29, 2024
To be a fiduciary, or not to be a fiduciary?

Survey reveals unsurprising support from fee-only advisors but CEO of Finseca says restricting yourself to one fee model is "just plain stupid."

The secret to a successful firm? Invest in company culture
NEWS RIAS OCT 25, 2024
The secret to a successful firm? Invest in company culture

Halbert Hargrove executives shine a spotlight on their strategies, from market resilience and diversification to culture and advisor development.