2018: SBA Makes BIG Impact on Advisor M&A with New Acquisition Rules

SBA Levels the Financing Playing Field, Empowers Succession Advisors Fish Buying Whales with 100% Financing The new SBA rules going into effect January 1, 2018 is going to turn acquisition lending upside down in several key ways. For more information about the new rules read our AdvisorLoans Insight Article. SBA Paves Way for More Flexible […]

Don’t Forget These Memory Hacks for Financial Advisors

Most every advisor at some point, has had difficulty recalling a client name. It may be because it is a client you don’t meet in person but once per year, or at all. It may also be because you have 200 clients(or more). It’s a good idea to have all of the names of your […]

5 Reasons Why Non-Protocol Breakaway Advisors Should Consider the Independent Franchise Model

The only national franchise model in the independent channel is the Ameriprise Franchise Group (AFG). While AFG, represent one of the largest independent advisor forces with about 7,700 advisors, it is often the most misunderstood by wirehouse breakaway advisors. While AFG, of course won’t be a fit for all independent minded breakaways, it is an […]

Merrill Lynch & Wells Fargo Protocol vs. Morgan Stanley & UBS Non-Protocol

Merrill Lynch commits to remaining in Broker Protocol. Advisorbox happily eats crow. Andy Sieg told his management team, “We continuously evaluate the competitive landscape, but we are not making plans to leave the Protocol.” A spokesperson shared that Mr. Sieg said: “While other firms are focused on leaving the Broker Protocol as a way of […]

Writing Holiday Card Notes to Grieving Clients

If you haven’t seen this article on WealthMangement.com we encourage you to check it out. Amy Florian of Corgenius shares timely advice for financial professionals who have clients who have experienced a loss, diagnosis, death, or serious illness in the past year. For Holiday cards to clients with these experiences, Amy provides an insightful recommendation. […]

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