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1. Are Some People Just Wired to Do Money Well and Others Not?
My research in psychology, along with 35 years of experience working with people and their finances, suggests that how we handle money is more instinctual than cognitive. — Rick Kahler
2. Why You Are Worth Your Advisory Fee
Before you can convince your clients of your worth, you need to convince yourself of your own value. Always remember your fees reflect the five-star service you can offer. That’s what makes you stand out in an increasingly commoditized industry. — Don Connelly
3. Ready to Invest in Robotics? Your Timing Couldn't Be Better
Shark Tank’s star investor Mark Cuban was spot on when he stated that, “the world’s first trillionaires are going to come from somebody who masters AI and all its derivatives and applies it in ways we never thought of.” — Bill Studebaker
4. Don’t Judge Your Prospects by Their Cover
You never know who you buyer is. Age doesn’t matter anymore and neither do titles! Theoretically everyone is a buyer. Maybe not exactly today, but give it time. So please, don’t judge your prospects by their cover. — Catherine Brinkmann
5. Does Market Timing Really Exist?
With markets again at or near all-time highs there has been a refreshed round of calls for caution and timing. Market timing is an attempt to sell one security and buy another and benefit in the trade. — Jason Lawit
6. Why 'Smart Car' Technology Is a Trend We're Investing In
Recently, it seems that every day we see articles proclaiming the internal combustion engine is dead, or that worldwide demand for cars will sharply decline in the years to come. — George Evans
7. Is Your Lack of Social Losing You Deals to the Competition?
One area of the modern buying process that often isn’t discussed is the last “33%” of the buying process. What do I mean by that? — Timothy Hughes
8. A Driver of Referrals That May Surprise You
For what it’s worth, I believe that there’s still a massive untapped opportunity to increase referrals and it’s supported by our latest research. — Julie Littlechild
9. 5 Ways Advisors Leave Money on the Table
My hope is that this article points out some opportunities for you to make more money and serve your clients at a higher level and that you decide to do something about it. — Bill Bachrach
10. Are Regulators Forcing You to Become an RIA?
For many advisors, the slow-motion action on the Department of Labor/fiduciary rule has led them to take a serious look at their business models. — Jason Plucinak
11. How to Think Like a High-Growth Firm
Many firms have the potential to be high-growth superstars. These high performers come from every corner of the professional services universe. Some are large and some small, and they serve a diverse array of clients. — Lee Frederiksen