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November 24, 2009
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Next Move Instant Poll
  If you were to leave your current firm, which venue would you most consider going to?
1. wirehouse or regional brokerage
2. independent brokerage
3. starting an RIA
4. joining an existing RIA 		 
 
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THIS MONTH'S FEATURES
Tired of the Solo Life? Consider Joining a Team
Christopher S. Sargent and Pamela Bolanis didn't take the decision to commit lightly. Indeed, they held countless discussions over a period of two years before forming a financial advisory team together.

"The advantages of having more than one person can be enormous, particularly if you have a good-size practice," said Sargent of Wells Fargo Advisors. "You only have so much time in the day, so it becomes a necessity in my opinion, to get someone in to help you." More
 

TAKING A PART-TIME TRACK
Perhaps you're thinking about expanding your family and would like to scale back your hours. Or maybe retirement is in sight, but you're not quite ready to quit working altogether. Read on for some valuable advice from advisors who are making a part-time track work for them. More
 

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Joining an Established RIA (Part 1 of a Two-Part Series)
Interview with Michael Watson, director of product management at TD AMERITRADE Institutional

Q: Why would an advisor decide to join an established RIA instead of starting his or her own firm?
Watson: There are really four motivators that we have seen. The first is financial—it can potentially improve the financials of an advisor's firm by creating economies of scale and bringing together complementary business capabilities. The second is accessibility—so you can leverage resources and the expertise of the firm you've partnered with. Some examples would be the ability to expand service offerings, branch out into to new geographic areas and get access to new types of clients. The third motivator is valuation... More
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