Twittering To The TopJul 1, 2009by Elaine Pofeldt Social networking sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter can be great business builders for financial advisors. You just have to be smart about it.... Go Figure, HNW Clients Lost Trust and Money in 08: Wealth ReportJun 25, 2009By Christina Mucciolo Not surprisingly, last year’s market took its toll on the wealthy, reducing assets, slimming their ranks and undercutting their trust in institutions associated with the market, according to the 14th annual Global Wealth Report, released this morning by Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management and Capgemini. The report contains the results of a survey of clients, FAs and executives at 31 banks. ... When Growth Is The ProblemJun 1, 2009By John Churchill When the RVH Group’s growth became a burden, the leader of this Merrill team did Lynch team did something unique—he hired a full-time non-producing business manager. Years later, the wisdom of this approach has been borne out.... Fix My Business: Hiring Good HelpJun 1, 2009By Anne Field One practice owner wants to hire junior advisors with an entrepreneurial spirit to bring in new business, but our experts say he’s looking for the impossible.... Faking It Versus Making ItJun 1, 2009By Matt Oechsli Financial advisors are lacking professional pride in the current environment. But now is the wrong time to give up.... Big Brands Fall Out of Favor With WealthyMay 28, 2009By John Churchill A survey released yesterday of the nation’s wealthiest individuals reveals that wealth management’s biggest, most powerful brands—including UBS, Wachovia, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs—have lost a lot of credibility with their target audience. ... Making the Web WorkMay 1, 2009By Elaine Pofeldt Having a website is a great way to win new business—and you don’t have to spend a fortune to do it right... The Inner Game: Five Inconvenient TruthsMay 1, 2009By Matt Oechsli New rules for a new world... Bank of America Launches Client Referral ProgramApr 15, 2009By Kristen French Bank of America is in the process of rolling out a client referral program for its global wealth management division, which includes Merrill Lynch and the bank’s former Banking & Investments division (BAI), with a combined 18,000 financial advisors. BofA launched a pilot for the program in three states in early March, and will take the program national in the next 30 to 60 days. It is one of several referral programs the bank is putting together as part of its integration with Merrill Lynch, including one that would offer leads from the commercial banking division to certain Merrill Lynch advisors. ... Trust is Sexy AgainApr 1, 2009By Anne Field With the market and Wall Street’s reputations in tatters, clients are fleeing former high-flying financial powerhouses and flocking to banks and trusts - those boring firms of yesteryear... RIA Custody RaceMar 1, 2009
Here’s how the giants of the business stack up... Stock Doc: Bullish ThinkingMar 1, 2009By Dr. Alden Cass With the market tanking and scandal marring Wall Street, many financial advisors are feeling stuck and hopeless. This little exercise can change the way you think, and put you back on track... Opportunity KnocksMar 1, 2009By Anne Field There are a lot of dissatisfied clients up for grabs in this market. You can make them yours if you are creative about it... The Mating GameMar 1, 2009By Christina Mucciolo Many small indie b/ds are feeling the margin pinch and have begun to quietly shop themselves around... 60 Seconds: Nancy LiningerMar 1, 2009By Kristen French Nancy Lininger of The Consortium spoke with Registered Rep. about how to offer clients fee relief without getting into trouble... The Inner Game: Filling Your GlassMar 1, 2009By Matt Oechsli You and your client will be happier if you are proactive... The Inner Game: The DNA Of GrowthFeb 1, 2009By Matt Oechsli It’s tough to kick up growth in a down economy. But GE is working on doing just that. Let’s take a page from its playbook.... Fired Up About FeesFeb 1, 2009Christina Mucciolo For the past half-decade or more, financial advisors have been shifting from commissions to fees as they seek steadier revenue flows, pursue greater flexibility... Going Independent Without The HeadachesJan 1, 2009By Anne Field More and more advisors are considering a move to independence. In this environment, there are a few more roadblocks.... The Inner GameJan 1, 2009By Matt Oechsli If you promise yourself that you will make a powerful commitment to clients, rainmaking and self-discipline, you will come out ahead in 2009 in spite of the economic crisis.... The Inner Game: Measuring Up?Dec 1, 2008By Matt Oechsli In September, I wrote about a wealth management team I walked through the service-loyalty-revenue nexus drill. If you recall, this team was composed of... Taming An In-House RivalryDec 1, 2008By John Churchill As head of Citigroup's Private Bank, John Longley has to pull off one of the more vexingly stubborn organizational challenges of the modern financial... Making “Joe The Plumber” Your Best ClientDec 1, 2008By Anne Field As we all know, the Holy Grail for most advisors is the high-net-worth client. But Stacy Francis has a different idea. While Francis, who runs Francis... The Hybrid ApproachNov 1, 2008By Halah Touryalai The hybrid channel—made up of advisors who have their Series 7 and are registered as investment advisors—is growing, and b/ds and clearing and custody firms are here to help... America’s Top 100 Independent AdvisorsNov 1, 2008
Name Firm (b/d) City Est. AUM in $MM Yrs. In Biz Business Description/Specialty 1 Kevin Myeroff NCA Financial Planners (Royal Alliance) Cleveland $2.650... |
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