by Patrick M. Kelly | Sep 19, 2011 | Financial Recruiting Industry, Hiring
Spend more to make more? Usually a sound business practice and one which many top producing Financial Advisors are adhering to. More and more, we financial advisor recruiters are finding “teams” versus individuals who may be looking to move. Hiring a Team to Grow...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Sep 16, 2011 | Social Media
Am always looking for ways to improve our website at www.willis-consulting.com, and the more new sites I look at, the more I am seeing video enhancements. Definitely something I am considering after looking at some recent stats from emarketer.com. Business people...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Sep 13, 2011 | Breakaway Brokers, Going Independent
[pullquote]there are more resources than ever to help independent financial advisors transition to the hybrid model[/pullquote] After looking at their options, more and more independent financial advisors are opting into the “hybrid” business model whereby they can...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Sep 9, 2011 | Breakaway Brokers, wirehouses
Independent or Wirehouse business practice? During the past two years this has been the big debate in the industry…who’s moving where and what are the pros and cons of each? What misconceptions are being fostered within the two worlds? Are the Wirehouses recruiting...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Sep 6, 2011 | Financial Advisors, Wall Street
Since last April, Securities America has shed close to 100 financial advisors, and has been bought out by Ladenburg Thalmann Financial Services for $150 million. So, will the remaining advisors remain loyal or jump ship? Well, it appears that Securities America is...