In 2020 we saw our worlds flipped upside down and found ourselves adjusting to a new normal filled with face masks and working from the comforts (or not so comforts) of our homes. Through unprecedented challenges, advisors continued to switch broker-dealers. With everything going on, it’s only natural to say to yourself: “Why would I […]
Cetera recently announced that its Advanced Time Segmentation solution won the 2026 BISA Technology & Innovation Award. That’s good for their PR department and nice recognition for the people building the technology. But advisors can be forgiven for caring less about the trophy and more about what it reveals. Where is Cetera placing its AI […]
In 2020 we saw our worlds flipped upside down and found ourselves adjusting to a new normal filled with face masks and working from the comforts (or not so comforts) of our homes. Through unprecedented challenges, advisors continued to switch broker-dealers. With everything going on, it’s only natural to say to yourself: “Why would I […]
You opened your browser this morning and got the full treatment. Military conflict in the Middle East. Gas prices climbing. And on top of everything, it’s tax season. It’s a lot. And if you are a financial advisor who has been quietly thinking about a transition, mornings like this make it easy to table the […]
Think about what it takes to rebuild a reputation from the inside out. Not a rebrand. Not a new logo. Not a press release telling the world things are different now. An actual, years-long, grinding rebuild. New leadership. New processes. New controls. One regulatory order at a time, until the last one is gone. That’s […]
When was the last time you had a Burger King Whopper? I know, I know. We are all supposed to be getting healthier. Fast food burgers may not be on your radar anymore. But think back to the last time you were on the road, hungry, and fast food was your only option. Odds are […]
Most advisors treat a valuation like a “someday” document, something you pull out when you’re ready to sell or hand off the practice. That’s not what it is. A valuation is a measurement tool. It’s how you put a stake in the ground, track progress, and make sure the changes you’re investing in are actually […]
Spring has come early here in the Pacific Northwest. I walked past neighbors already pruning trees. It looked harsh, branches on the ground and clean cuts on the trunk. But good pruning isn’t damage. It’s maintenance. Done at the right time, it removes what’s weak and directs energy to stronger growth. That image came back […]
Today is parade day here in Seattle, which means the city feels a little louder, a little prouder, and a little more united than usual. Winning does that. Rooting for winners does too. And for anyone who watched the big game, the most interesting part of the Seahawks’ win was not the defensive dominance or […]
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