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Financial Planning August 1, 2009 John J. Bowen Jr. |
Expert Positioning You must position yourself so that the clients you want to target see you as a true expert who can address their full range of problems, issues and opportunities. |
Financial Planning December 1, 2005 Marshall Eckblad |
Bookshelf Your Client's Story: Know Your Clients and the Rest Will Follow by Scott West and Mitch Anthony shows how financial planners who take the time to learn prospects' life stories will make clients for life. |
Financial Planning January 1, 2005 |
Movers & Shakers 2005 Who is showing the way in the financial planning profession? Here are nine leaders, as determined by votes from readers, judges, and editors of Financial Planning. Guy Cumbie... Roy Diliberto... Elizabeth Jetton... etc. |
Registered Rep. September 13, 2004 John Churchill |
A Broker or An Advisor? A hot topic among the financial planning community as financial planners continue to try to define and bolster themselves as a profession: fiduciary status. Of particular concern is the "broker-dealer exemption rule" to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. |
Financial Planning April 1, 2005 Ed McCarthy |
2015: The Boomers Hit Retirement The advice they'll want isn't the kind you're used to providing. Financial advisers who wait to implement the changes needed to serve boomers might miss the market. |
Financial Planning August 1, 2006 Elizabeth O'Brien |
White Paper: Consumers are increasingly anxious about their financial futures. Even so, many overestimate how long they can keep working and how much money they'll need in retirement. Financial services firms haven't adeqately addressed the challenges facing baby boomers. |
Financial Planning February 1, 2005 Ed McCarthy |
The Next Generation of Advisers (and the Problem with Uncovering Them) There's still no tried-and-true path for those entering the financial planning profession. |
Job Journal January 18, 2004 Carole Kanchier |
Elevator Speech Gives You a Lift An effective "elevator speech" can help open doors. |
BusinessWeek June 25, 2009 Chris Taylor |
Thinking of Switching Financial Planners? It can be a difficult, even emotional decision. Here are some things to consider before breaking up with your current financial adviser. |
Financial Planning August 1, 2006 Donald Jay Korn |
Daunted by Designations? As the number of expert designations heads toward triple digits, financial planners must decide which -- if any -- they really need. |
Financial Planning August 1, 2012 Dave Grant |
New Kids in the Field Fee-only RIA firm owners and tenured financial planners younger than 30 are ready to move the planning profession forward and are in a strong position to do so. |
BusinessWeek September 11, 2006 Lauren Young |
Taking Stock Of Your Adviser Many investors don't know how to evaluate the person in charge of their portfolios. These seven questions should help. |
Financial Planning January 1, 2006 |
2006 Movers & Shakers These eight professionals are shaping the future of the financial planning industry: Jim Barnash... Michael Kitces... Richard Lee Jr... Kyra Morris... Lou Stanasolovich... etc. |
Financial Planning March 1, 2006 Bob Hirschfeld |
The Call of the Small Small-business owners now have an easier time setting up retirement plans, opening up new opportunities for financial advisers. |
Bank Technology News February 2002 Karen Epper Hoffman |
Planning for New Opportunities With a healthy boost from software and online delivery, financial planning services quickly may become the most hotly contested battleground for banks, brokerages and other companies to vie for consumers... |
Financial Planning November 1, 2005 Suzanne McGee |
Why Can't We Be Friends? You socialize with your financial advisory clients. You know their dreams, fears and bad habits. How do you draw a professional line? |
Financial Advisor December 2005 |
Frontline News Fee-Only Practices Are The Most Profitable... FOLIOfn Subsidiary Launches Proxy Compliance Service... Advisors Got Wealthier, And Happier, In 2004, Says Survey... FPA Names Nicolette 2006 President-Elect... etc. |
Financial Planning December 1, 2006 Marshall Eckblad |
The Retirement Puzzle Serving retirees might be a lot less profitable than most financial planners imagine. There are certainly opportunities in catering to this wealthy crowd, but only if you know where to look. |
Financial Planning November 1, 2012 Jim Grote |
Practice Profile: Global Perspective for Financial Planners Former FPA chairman, Dan Moisand, believes an international viewpoint can help advisors cope better with regulatory burdens. |
Fast Company Bankarim & Heiselman |
How Do I Brand My Business to Stand Out From The Competition? Just because you love your business doesn't mean it's always easy to tell your company's story to the world. Good branding is part art, part science. |
Financial Planning November 1, 2008 Jeanne Lee & Marion Asnes |
Markets Under Siege Now that familiar Wall Street landmarks are gone, advisors are trying to determine what the new, brutal market environment will mean for their businesses, what may happen next and how it might affect their client relationships. |
Financial Planning July 1, 2005 Marie Swift |
Lively up Your Web Site For financial planners, a great online presence requires more than adding your picture to a turnkey template. Most visitors want to know who you are and how you can help them. Give them what they want, right up front. |
Financial Planning May 1, 2005 Ed McCarthy |
Making the Switch As advisers shift from a commission-based model to a fee-based one, how are their practices handling the change? |
Financial Planning February 1, 2006 John J. Bowen |
One of a Kind As investment advice becomes a commodity, it's getting harder for financial planners to differentiate themselves. Here's how to do it. |
Inc. April 2008 |
How to Launch Your Company's 401(k) Plan Introduction to an article that details a step-by-step guide to picking a plan, a primer on the fees you can expect to pay, questions to ask a prospective investment adviser, and resources for further inquiry. |
Financial Planning May 1, 2006 Barr & May |
Service, Please! Aging baby boomers have new wealth -- and new advice needs. Is your financial planning business model flexible enough to keep you in the game? |
Financial Planning January 1, 2006 John J. Bowen |
Just Ask! Capturing more of your clients' assets is one of the most effective ways to grow your financial planning practice. Here's how to do it. |
Financial Planning April 1, 2005 Paramjit Mahli |
Adviser Pulse With 76 million baby boomers facing retirement, the future for independent financial planners has never looked better. Here are some secrets of independent planners' success. |
Financial Planning September 1, 2006 Joan Warner |
Life Planning Goes Mainstream Will baby boomers respond best to asset allocation models that are served up with a dash of soul-searching? Some of the biggest firms are betting on it. |
Financial Planning September 1, 2010 Marc Freedman |
Word Games The public wants to hire financial planners who can visibly showcase an ongoing commitment to their words and promises. |
Financial Planning June 1, 2005 Len Reinhart |
Later-Life Planning As clients live longer, they will have different needs at different stages of their retirement. |
Financial Planning July 1, 2013 Scott Wenger |
FPA's Michael Branham: Succession on His Mind The FPA s president says advisors of all ages should be thinking about the next chapter of their careers. |
Financial Advisor December 2004 |
Frontline News Economics, Not Politics, To Challenge Bush Agenda... Moisand Named FPA President-Elect... Public Believes Rules Are The Same For RIAs, Brokers... Many Retirees Are Insecure About Finances, Says Study... etc. |
Financial Planning September 1, 2005 Bryce Sanders |
The Disgruntled Client How financial planners can know if they're about to lose a valued client relationship -- and what to do about it. |
Financial Planning December 1, 2005 Bob Veres |
The Fulfillment Plan As definitions of retirement and financial planning change, so does the value proposition financial advisers offer. |
Financial Planning July 1, 2006 Donald Jay Korn |
What's in it for YOU Broker-dealers are ramping up their recruiting efforts and courting top planners. Here's what they're looking for -- and what they're putting on the table. |
Investment Advisor March 2006 Angela Herbers |
The Fast Track: Glory Days Financial planners need to decide whether they want stardom or the benefits of a growing firm. |
Financial Planning April 1, 2006 Marshall Eckblad |
Bookshelf: Build a 401(k) Business Planners looking to grow their small-business clientele will find How to Build a Successful 401(k) and Retirement Plan Advisory Business especially valuable as a step-by-step introduction to the market. |
AskMen.com Roberto Rocha |
Perfect Your Elevator Pitch The elevator pitch is an essential tool in a business world where time is short, stakes are high and opportunities can present themselves at any time. Here are some suggestions to make sure your pitch pushes your prospects' right buttons. |
Financial Planning April 1, 2006 Laurie Lennox |
Know Your Team To be successful in the high-net-worth market, financial advisers must know their limitations and establish alliances with a network of qualified professionals to address client needs outside the expertise or abilities of the "quarterback." |
Financial Planning October 1, 2005 Marie Swift |
The Right Stuff These essential marketing tools help you communicate your value and attract new financial advisory clients. |
Financial Planning December 1, 2005 John J. Bowen |
Six C's of Client Loyalty As a financial planner, by demonstrating your character, chemistry, care and competence, and doing business within a cost-effective, consultative framework, you'll build serious client loyalty-and reap its rewards. |
Financial Advisor July 2007 Richard B. Wagner |
Now What? With FPA's win in its lawsuit against the SEC, financial advisors need to reflect on what that means for the profession. |
Financial Planning May 1, 2006 John Parise |
Meet the Family Using a family meeting approach can help your financial advisory clients avoid financial conflicts between the generations and can also help maximize the growth potential of your advisory business. |
Financial Planning July 1, 2010 John J. Bowen, Jr. |
Duplicate Efforts Duplicate your top clients -- using their insight to attract more ideal clients like them -- and you'll see a substantial jump in your revenue without much additional variable cost. |
Financial Planning September 1, 2005 David A. Twibell |
For Sale Signs Savvy financial advisers can benefit from the coming avalanche of baby boomers ready to sell their financial businesses and retire. |
Financial Planning December 1, 2005 Len Reinhart |
Making Changes To implement a living investment plan for retiring clients, you'll need to broaden your focus and rethink your technology. |
Financial Planning December 1, 2012 Bob Veres |
Defining 'Real' Planning: Who Are The Real Financial Planners? If you re not doing the hard work of developing detailed plans for your clients, maybe you need a new job description. |
CFO March 15, 2006 Chuck Jaffe |
The Best Advice Choosing a financial adviser may be the biggest investment decision you make. |
Financial Planning May 1, 2006 Chris Blunt |
Happy Endings? The new retirement story seems fraught with peril. Here's how financial planners can reassure clients -- and bring more of their assets under management. |