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May 20, 2016

Being knowledgeable in your field, or "the numbers part," is the baseline for being an advisor, but to succeed, you need to do much more. Forgiveness and compassion aren't often considered as a business offering, but they are some of the best tools for building loyalty, and they also can create a big boost for your...


May 19, 2016

Advisor Talking Points: As you prepare for client interactions, this week’s Talking Points includes a review of the current bull market, the Fed and interest rates, manufacturing’s importance to investors, a look at retail sales, and a closer look at earnings.


May 10, 2016

What’s Working Now: Overwhelmed by a growing number of clients, this financial advisor developed a special approach to hiring and training a new advisor for his firm – a move that led to more efficient operations and personalized client service.


May 3, 2016

If a client dies or becomes ill, their spouse is often ill-prepared to step up and handle financial matters. Either they weren't in the room when you were advising the "decision-maker," or if they were, they weren't engaged and learned very little. When a widow is in this position, they will sometimes look elsewhere for...