THE TIME TO PREPARE IS NOW: THOUGHTS ON YOUR FUTURE MOVE
Like anything worth doing in life, switching to a new broker dealer takes work…to be honest, a lot of work. If making a move is on your horizon, here are some steps you can start taking now to lay the groundwork. Research and Due Diligence – Research is essential during the pre-transition process. You need […]
HOW B/D TRANSITION PACKAGES CAN HELP WITH DEBT & FINANCES
In addition to COVID-19, there has been another epidemic this past year—widespread financial turbulence. From businesses shutting down to market volatility and everything in-between, it’s been a time filled with financial struggles – and advisors have experienced their fair share. While most people think of financial advisors as having it all together and having their […]
3 BENEFITS OF SWITCHING BROKER-DEALERS RIGHT NOW
2020 was a rollercoaster ride of a year. In all aspects of life, there were incredible highs and extreme lows. After coming off a record breaking 2019, the year started strong before hitting a major slowdown when the coronavirus hit. According to a recent report from Fidelity, year-to-date, there have been 96 RIA transactions, comprising […]
TOP BDs WEBINAR REPLAY AVAILABLE NOW (VIDEO/PODCAST)
TOP BROKER DEALERS ROUNDTABLE: Featuring Ameriprise, Cetera, and LPL Financial available now to watch on YouTube or download as a podcast on Spotify. The first round in our on-going series included a discussion with executive leaders from 3 top national broker-dealers, including John Pierce, Head of Business Development at Cetera, Manish Dave, Senior Vice President […]
ADVISOR MOVES: TOP INFLUENCING FACTORS IN 2020
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 […]
COVID CONCERNS AND CHANGE
Even with the promises of multiple vaccines rolling out right now across the country, the impacts of the pandemic and how the federal, state, and local governments have responded have massively affected the markets and how we run our business day-to-day. Changes brought on by COVID-19 created a new set of concerns about switching B/Ds. […]
MAKE YOUR 2021 WISH LIST (AND CHECK IT TWICE)
Somehow, we’ve finally hit the holiday season, and you know what that means — ‘Tis the season for making lists!’ With Thanksgiving behind us, the shopping season is upon us. Kids around the world have started making their holiday wish lists, dreaming of new toys and technology. As you’re making your own list and checking […]
B/D Bridges vs. Barriers
When you’re looking at your long-term growth strategy and reconsidering your current B/D relationship, be careful not to limit your options by viewing past relationships as dead ends, burnt bridges, or less viable paths to success. Today more than ever, B/Ds want you back and are eager to show you how they’ve improved their service […]
Finding Balance For You And Your Clients
Technology: Leveraging B/D technology to personalize client relationships Practice Management: Relying on your B/D to help work “in your business” while you “work on your business” Business Consulting: B/D business consulting support vs. going it alone COVID-19 hit us much in the way a hurricane does, fast and strong. In a mere 8 months, […]