by Patrick M. Kelly | Oct 26, 2010 | Financial Advisors, Financial Services Industry
The Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was signed in July by President Obama. This will require most financial advisors who have up to $100 Million in assets under management to register through the state instead of the SEC. Previously, advisors...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Oct 18, 2010 | Internet
Your website plays an extremely important role for your business. It is likely the first place a prospect will go to learn more about your firm. First impressions are everything in this business and your website can keep you from acquiring prospects. However, if your...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Oct 11, 2010 | Broker-Dealers, RIA
Finding the best team of associates for your RIA firm takes work, but the benefits of a team versus a solo shop are substantial. That’s because RIA firms don’t have help from broker-dealers provided to them. Many advisors tend to have a special niche such as financial...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Oct 8, 2010 | Clients, Financial Services Industry
Revenues for investment advisory firms have increased since 2009 and some advisory firms know how to stay on top. What have these firms been doing to stay on top? Making sure their clients are at ease during these tumultuous economic times. Financial advisors are...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Oct 6, 2010 | Clients, Financial Services Industry
Upscale wealth managers take on a much larger role for their clients. Many of these financial advisors focus not just on their finances, but also their family and much more. Advisors want to develop a deeper relationship with their clients partly as a retention...