by Patrick M. Kelly | Jan 9, 2014 | Financial Advisors
“Clearly, wisdom, experience and a shock of grey hair come in handy when an advisor wants to exude a sense of confidence, trustworthiness and competence to a prospect. When potential clients are stressed or anxious, the age of an advisor becomes even more important....
by Patrick M. Kelly | Jan 2, 2014 | Financial Advisors
If you don’t know where you’re going, it’s going to be hard to get there. Every successful financial advisor (or recruiter!) requires a mission and a plan, and the beginning of a new year is the perfect time for anyone to create a strategic plan for a balanced life...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Dec 6, 2013 | Financial Advisors, Financial Recruiters, Job Market
It’s a “given” that if you are considering a career in the financial services industry, or if you are considering a move within the industry, you’ll want and need the expertise of an experienced and proven financial services recruiter. But don’t just engage a...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Oct 14, 2013 | Financial Advisors, Technology
“With advisors’ business models constantly evolving, the pressure on independent broker-dealers to continually enhance their technology platforms has never been more intense. From portfolio management to client relationships, advisors are demanding that competitive...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Sep 27, 2013 | Financial Advisors, Financial Services Industry, FINRA
The proposal, passed by FINRA on September 19, would require brokers to tell clients of any recruitment compensation they receive in connection with the switch, including bonuses, loans and transition assistance. Customers will be told what the broker received in...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Aug 22, 2013 | Financial Advisors
By: Paula Vasan, OnWallStreet.com, August 15, 2103 (Slideshow) “We recently published a list of 20 books for every financial advisor’s summer reading list, and received such a strong and positive response that we decided to expand it. Via Twitter,...
