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FINTECH FEB 14, 2014
Another view of social media: Stop hyping it

Adviser social media activity must be balanced with other traditional interaction methods

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 13, 2014
The beauty of truth

Surely nothing could matter more to clients than advisers seeing the truth and helping client to live their truth. Unfortunately, there are a couple of roadblocks that stop advisers from really living up to the promise and the beauty of truth.

RIAS FEB 13, 2014
Raymond James net revenue for fiscal first quarter hits record, up 7% from a year earlier

Client assets under administration rose 15% to $447 billion; 'positive net flows and strong equity markets.'

RIAS FEB 13, 2014
Review marriage implications with same-sex couples – or be on the hook

Employee benefits and tax, retirement and estate planning must be discussed under Finra rule, compliance expert says.

RIAS FEB 13, 2014
How advisers can overcome the success paradox

Many advisers have plateaued and now derive their growth from stock market performance and occasional referrals. Some are happily where they want to be, but more frequently, it has “just happened.” Why is it that these firms that once grew so fast have slowed down?

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 13, 2014
Shop for groceries? OK. Throw a party? Sure. Drive a client to Mexico? No problem

How far would you go to make a client for life and get talked about in their exclusive circles?

RIAS FEB 13, 2014
Advisers brave polar vortex's brutal cold

But only the temperatures are negative, as advisers shrug off nasty weather and get to work.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 13, 2014
Advisers to furloughed workers: Take a deep breath, stay calm

And don't forget about why you set up that rainy day fund; 'nobody's panicked yet.'

FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Surprises in store for advisers at T3 conference this week

Stay tuned to Twitter for attendees sharing tips, tricks and insights.

FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Lead-gen site aims to match advisers and clients through data analysis

Finom is based on observation that 'no one adviser fits all'; but what's new? skeptics ask

FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Social media gaffes advisers don't know they're making

Experts weigh in on the most common mistakes — and how to fix them.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2014
Don't allow yourself to become digitized, marginalized or off-shored

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2014
How to grow your practice in today's complex marketplace

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT FEB 12, 2014
The most challenging question an adviser could ever be asked

FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Why advisers are killing Facebook

Spending my formative years growing up in Miami Beach, one thing always remained true: if people five to 10 years older than me had heard of the hip places to go out at night, then those places were not worth going to.

FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Social media trends among advisers

FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Client prospecting tool using LinkedIn sparks debate

A new tool that automates client prospecting on LinkedIn has spurred debate among advisers. Is this tool a sign of things to come for lead generation, or is a more personal touch still required when courting new clients?

FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
5 steps to a stronger social-media presence

Consider January as a starting off point and opportunity to enhance social-media strategies and strengthen online brands. Here's five resolutions to take your social-media presence to the next level.

FINTECH FEB 12, 2014
Is Pinterest useful for financial advisers?

Thanks to new tools added to the surging social network, Pinterest isn't just for recipes and decorating ideas anymore. But the question remains: Can it help you grow your business?

FINTECH FEB 11, 2014
Tool to evaluate rate of return vs. benchmark to be unveiled

E-Valuator indicates the percentage below (or above) the benchmark's return the investor is willing to tolerate.