From AdAge
Added on August 2017 in Other Ideas
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Summary: Over the past decade, we've all seen how rapidly the the influence of marketing in the C-suite has expanded. Despite this, and even while chief marketers are primed to take over the lead in technology spending this year, representation from marketing isn't growing nearly as fast on boards. In 2016, only 2.6 percent of board members had marketing expertise.
From WealthManagement.com
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Summary: It comes as no surprise to learn that over 65% of financial advisors have no fully documented succession plan according to a recent study Private Advisor Group conducted. After all, advisors in the independent channel are often times solo practioners who are working their way towards their own retirement as they help their clients with the same.
From Financial Planning
Added on August 2017 in Form an RIA
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Summary: Following its latest wave of exams, the SEC's Office of Compliance Inspections and Examinations found the results are a decidedly mixed bag when it comes to how firms are working to protect sensitive systems and client information from hackers.
From Barron's Advisor Center
Added on August 2017 in Other Ideas
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Summary: Some argue that it’s never a good idea for an advisor to apologize, particularly when the mistake in question touches on areas of competence or diligence. Doing so can expose advisors and their organizations to increased legal liability. In addition, acknowledging mistakes can raise doubts in clients’ minds regarding advisors’ expertise and professionalism. Clients don’t want apologies—they want results.
From OnWallStreet
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Summary: Rothenberg notes that new technologies, especially robo advisors, are changing the wealth management business. But as they work to further grow the practice, Rothenberg's focus remains on tried and true methods: "Keep doing what we're doing, keep it simple and don't stray into areas that we don't necessarily understand."
