Stay healthy to stay profitable

Most advisors are aging along with their clients, so their personal health should be top-of-mind.

This is especially important since most execs (83%) say healthy habits boost their job performance, according to a 2013 poll by Million Dollar Round Table, an international association of financial professionals.

The problem, says the poll, is the majority of these advisors (88%) say they still need to up their exercise efforts, as well as reduce their stress levels (91%).

For more on exercise and relaxation, read:

Don’t put your health on the backburner

When you’re too busy with deadlines and clients, you won’t want to exercise. But that’s a mistake.

Healthy staff equals healthy business

In 2014, U.S. companies will be able to entice workers to be healthier using cash rewards (thanks to new Obama rules on employee wellness programs). Read more for staff health tips.

Don’t waste your weekends

Relaxing on weekends helps you gain big-picture perspective on your practices and business.

The right fit

Tara Newbigging, a 28-year-old fitness instructor, has helped transformed people’s careers by pushing them to exercise.

Getting established is hard work

This article (from 2010) highlights how an advisor’s first ten years is challenging. However, they still need to book vacations and avoid burnout during that period.

Staff

The staff of Advisor.ca have been covering news for financial advisors since 1998.