From Switch and Shift
Added on August 2014 in Other Ideas
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Summary: "Just trust me.” “Why don’t you trust me on this?” “Trust that it will all work out.” These are sentiments any person in business today has heard at one point or another. It could be the boss telling you to trust you will be treated right, a colleague telling you to trust they will deliver their portion of the project or a vendor asking you to trust they will apply the credit for your company correctly.
From SEI Advisor Network
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Summary: If you take a look at your book today, are you on track? When I ask that question to many advisors, the first response is usually “On track for what?” What I am asking is: Do you have goals and are you tracking and measuring against those goals? Unfortunately, most track their book by AUM or gross revenue (sometimes GDC).
From InvestmentNews
Added on August 2014 in Other Ideas
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Summary: As more advisers adopt online strategies to stay competitive in a changing market, a new deal struck between a traditional advisory firm and a Silicon Valley robo-adviser highlights how technology is disrupting the industry.
From Financial Advisor IQ
Added on August 2014 in M&A Issues
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Summary: If you’re looking for an attractive practice to buy in the next five years, you’re not alone, according to WealthManagement.com. There seem to be far more would-be buyers than sellers of advisory businesses at the moment, which gives sellers the edge. At the same time, many sellers are more interested in pursuing the best outcome for themselves and their clients than in getting the highest price for their firm.
From Wall Street Journal
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Summary: Sometimes it isn't what you say to the client. It's how you say it. If an adviser comes across as impatient or condescending, for example, the message won't be heard. "If you don't strike the right tone, your advice won't be followed, no matter how good it is," says Karol Ward, a New York psychotherapist and presentation coach.