From RIABiz
1 visitor like this article | Viewed 350 times | 0 comment
Summary: Dwight Mikulis, Steve Janachowski and Marty Bicknell reveal their contrasting hiring styles and why chief operating officer is the job du jour in the RIA industry.
From Advisor Perspectives
1 visitor like this article | Viewed 333 times | 0 comment
Summary: Few things are more frustrating than when the time you spend networking with prospective clients produces no results. But I will share some good news: A few simple steps to rethink your expectations and change your approach will dramatically improve the outcome from networking activity.
From Financial Planning
Added on December 2014 in Other Ideas
1 visitor like this article | Viewed 351 times | 0 comment
Summary: Now they need to prove that they can survive the long game. In just a few years, an emerging group of digital RIAs — often characterized as “robo advisors” — have amassed over $16 billion in assets, according to New York–based research and consulting firm Corporate Insight. The leading players include Wealthfront, with about $1.6 billion in AUM; Betterment, with around $1 billion; and Personal Capital, at around $800 million.
From InvestmentNews
Added on December 2014 in Join an RIA
1 visitor like this article | Viewed 362 times | 0 comment
Summary: In many cases, advisers and brokers are finding that about 20% of assets are left behind in an average move between firms. Proprietary investments, banking and lending products and some illiquid alternatives can keep clients tied to the former firm longer, industry observers said. In addition, advisers take the opportunity to shed some of their smaller or less welcome clients, and some clients may prove harder to sell on a move than expected.
From CNBC
1 visitor like this article | Viewed 351 times | 0 comment
Summary: Trust is an important element in any client-advisor relationship and is especially paramount when working with women. Female clients want financial advisors who are not only technically skilled but exhibit an emotional side as well. Understanding this will go a long way in fostering new, solid relationships.
