By Louis Diamond, CityWire.com - Building enterprise value starts long before a sale. Successful advisory business owners offer lessons on...
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By Louis Diamond, CityWire.com - Building enterprise value starts long before a sale. Successful advisory business owners offer lessons on...
READBy Mindy Diamond – In a year unlike any other, the ability to remain creatively inspired has been difficult in and of itself—that is, finding creative ways to meet the challenges that this new world has presented us with. As such, the source of this creative energy – “inspiration” – can become depleted, making it all the more important to take the time to recharge and replenish this important battery whenever possible.
By Mindy Diamond, WealthManagement.com – It’s hard to imagine that the world could evolve as much as it has in such a short time. As work lives have changed and the industry landscape continues to expand, it’s left many seasoned advisors to wonder how they can have greater freedom, flexibility and control over their businesses. However, they are often stymied by the belief that it may be “too late” for them to even consider it.
By Louis Diamond – A growing trend of departures from Northwestern Mutual has left many of the firm’s advisors wondering what’s driving their colleagues away from the broker dealer, and what they are finding on the other side.
By Mindy Diamond, Forbes.com – As the mayhem of March is replaced by a resignation that this is “just-how-it-is-for-now,” advisors tell us they’re ready to step out of crisis mode-thinking to focus more on the big picture.
By Barbara Herman, WealthManagement.com – It’s impossible to come through what the world has endured over the past few months without being changed in some way. Yet people are incredibly resilient, demonstrating an ability to reinvent themselves and rethink both their behavior and mindset when circumstances require it.
By Mindy Diamond – Over the years, there have been many signs and signals sent from firms that advisors may have dismissed or ignored. As such, they also missed a chance to discern the real meaning or intent—and their opportunity to take a more strategic and proactive stance.
By Louis Diamond – While bigger isn’t always better, the fact remains that smaller independent practices can benefit by understanding the example set by larger firms when it comes to “scale.” Simply put, most larger RIAs have optimized the management of capital, infrastructure, buying power and resources, resulting in a well-oiled machine that has mastered an optimal balance of organic and inorganic growth.
By Barbara Herman – It’s quite evident that the industry landscape has expanded dramatically—and an advisor in exploration mode has more to consider than ever before. As a result, it may be a daunting task for most to face the prospect of performing due diligence. Nonetheless, there is value in periodically exploring to gain an understanding of the legitimate options that exist—whether you’re thinking of moving or not.
By Mindy Diamond – Advisors at big firms find themselves in a zero-tolerance environment where infractions that once garnered a slap on the wrist now may be considered grounds for termination. Here’s how to protect yourself and your business in this new world order.
By Mindy Diamond – Just as financial advisors are entrusted to serve their clients first and foremost, recruiters should be expected to do the same for advisors, particularly in what has become a more complex world to navigate. Here are common myths, along with expectations financial advisors should have when working with a recruiter.