by Patrick M. Kelly | Mar 10, 2011 | Financial Advisor Job Recruits, Financial Advisors, New Recruits, Wall Street
It’s no secret that the advisory workforce throughout the industry is aging, and now that the economy is recovering, firms are acknowledging that they need to bring in new FA’s to counter-balance that. So what are some of them doing?
by Patrick M. Kelly | Dec 23, 2010 | Clients, Financial Advisors
Building a recognizable brand name takes time, but will ultimately keep existing clients loyal and attract new business as well. When developing your brand, you need to think about how you choose to run your business. Make sure when you establish your brand name, to...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Dec 20, 2010 | Clients, Financial Advisors
One of the keys to retaining clients and acquiring new clients is to listen effectively and ask the right questions. Many financial advisors only ask the pertinent questions necessary to develop a financial plan for each individual client. However, deepening this...
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 | Sep 10, 2010 | Financial Advisors, Social Media
The baby boomer generation has been the primary focus for the majority of financial advisors as they have accumulated much of the nation’s wealth. However, now it’s the present and future generations’ turn. Gen X and Gen Y are quickly moving up the ladder of...
by Patrick M. Kelly | Aug 19, 2010 | Breakaway Brokers, Financial Advisors, RIA
For the past few years, many breakaway brokers have decided to start their own RIA firm to gain independence from the wirehouse world. They have now been looking for our assistance to help grow by adding new financial advisors. We have seen an enormous growth in RIA...
