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Planning and Advice
Single clients, especially single females, will soon comprise more of your book. While the basics of planning don’t change for them, they often have different priorities and issues than families, for instance.
By Kanupriya Vashisht |June 13, 2012
5 min read
Industry
Getting good referrals can be tricky, but is key to building your business. Richard Peterson, managing partner of MarketPsych, says the referral process can be broken down into five categories.
June 12, 2012
2 min read
Estate Planning
Divorcing spouses must revisit their wills, beneficiaries and Powers of Attorney as soon as they’ve decided to separate.
By Melissa Shin |June 12, 2012
1 min read
Investing always involves emotion. As an advisor, you’re not only dealing with people’s money, but also their hopes and dreams.
June 11, 2012
We’re committed to making your practice better, so all this month, we’re delivering you a daily takeaway.
By Staff |June 11, 2012
Last week, hackers stole more than six million passwords from LinkedIn. And it was easy, reports the New York Times.
When I entered this business in the early 90s, it was seemingly easy to find clients. Now, competition has increased, and the industry's growth rate has receded from more than 20% per year to single digits. So to attract clients, ask one simple question.
By Keith Pangretitsch |June 11, 2012
Some advisors take on young clients in hopes the relationship will eventually reap rewards. They also frequently target specific professions—on the assumption the high-earning jobs will mean big portfolios later. That’s not always the best strategy.
By Caroline Hanna |June 11, 2012
3 min read
While some close friendships may have started as client relationships, other friends may continue to complain about their advisor or ask for free advice—but never ask to be your client. What holds them back?
By Bryce Sanders |June 11, 2012
By Staff |June 7, 2012
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