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CFP candidates should consider a well-rounded college or graduate school education in professional sales.
March 6
Savant Capital Management -
The high-net-worth practice makes 41 firms in the platform’s network — two times as many as competitor HighTower.
March 3 -
The layoffs are part of a shift of personnel to LPL Financial's South Carolina campus to cut costs and position the independent broker-dealer for future growth.
February 23 -
Some banks are looking to hire advisers or buy firms, while others are looking to get out of the business entirely.
February 17 -
The private equity-backed buyer hopes to double its offices around the country in three years.
February 14 -
Large firms backed by outside capital are swooping in on smaller advisers, according to a new industry report.
February 10 -
Greater transparency can help land prospects with the industry focused on the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule, experts say.
February 9 -
The aggregator has clicked with an expansion-minded RIA seeking to grow its footprint and 401(k) business.
February 7 -
Modera Wealth reached $2 billion in AUM with its latest RIA acquisition.
January 26 -
Regional directors are “sorry to see Doug go," a Cetera adviser says. Tom Taylor, now COO, will take his place.
January 26 -
The new year is off to a busy start with deals worth $250 million.
January 11 -
Recent announcements from the bank open an opportunity for CEO Timothy Sloan to take a public leadership position on the issue of financial industry compensation.
January 10 -
Having lost AUM over the past year, advisers are investing time and resources in new engines of growth.
January 3 -
Your emotional intelligence, or EI, affects portfolio planning as well as professional relationships. Here’s how to develop and harness this powerful tool.
October 27 -
Too many advisers have damaging misconceptions about how to get influential people to send clients their way.
October 26 -
News that LPL may be looking for suitors comes at a time of financial pressure for the country's largest independent broker-dealer.
October 14 -
Solo practitioners can gain backup, business continuity, flexibility and expanded offerings — as long as they decide it’s worth the time and cost.
October 12 -
Putting a disaster plan into effect to protect a practice and a home in Florida.
October 7
Life Planning Partners -
Adviser Rick Woolfolk, who is also a Civil Air Patrol representative for the U.S. Air Force, offers survival tips for firms. Woolfolk’s practice is located in Texas' Tornado Alley region.
October 7 -
From teaching disaster prep classes before, to holding hands after, advisers’ best practices for catastrophes.
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