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What to Ask During Client Discovery Meetings

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Open-ended queries allow clients to reflect on their financial situation and goals — possibly in ways they’ve never even considered.

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How Advisors Cope When Clients’ Heirs Head for the Exit

Some look at it as a teachable moment, while others choose not to sweat it.

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Next-Gen Advisors Want Clear Path to Promotion: DeVoe

Failing to properly guide the next generation could lead to many practices losing their competitive edge.

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When Is It Time to Say Goodbye to Clients?

Whether a client disregards advice, withholds information or is just plain rude, sometimes it’s better to cut ties than to keep hoping the relationship will turn around.

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Why Some RIAs Want Bigger Slices of the ETF Pie than Others

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Independent RIAs allocate as much as 80% — or as little as 2% — to ETFs, a new AdvizorPro report found.

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Are Advisors Looking Abroad for New Business?

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While the bulk of American advisors’ business is conducted in the US, some are finding opportunities overseas.

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When it Comes to Succession Planning, Start Early

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Succession can be an intensive and emotional process

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