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  What Works in Client Communications? Getting Personal

  By Allen Williamson  |  December 12, 2012

  Spurred by the financial crisis and recession, advisors now favor more high-touch communications with clients, including in-person meetings and telephone calls.

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  Best Practices of Successful RIA Firms

  By Allen Williamson  |  November 14, 2012

  Aiming for consistently high growth, profitability and performance is almost guaranteed to make your firm better.

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  It’s Still the Economy, Stupid: TD Ameritrade Poll Ahead of Election

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  November 1, 2012

  Retail investors named three issues as weighing heaviest on their confidence in the stock market, according to TD Ameritrade's Investor Sentiment Poll.

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  Increased Volatility Raises Retirement Worries, Boosting Need for Advisors: Natixis

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  October 17, 2012

  Natixis Global Asset Management's David Giunta says advisors are best positioned to guide investors through the complexities of durable portfolio construction.

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  To Succeed, Get Your Service Mix Right, Advisor

  By Allen Williamson  |  October 10, 2012

  In building an investment advisory business, providing the right mix of services, and focusing on how they are delivered, is critical for practice success.

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  Schwab ETF Study: Cost Is King

  By Joyce Hanson, AdvisorOne  |  October 8, 2012

  While the Schwab ETF survey results show that cost is king, investor education is lagging.

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  Advisor, Broker Sentiment Brightest Since Financial Crisis: Fidelity

  By Melanie Waddell, AdvisorOne  |  October 4, 2012

  Advisors and brokers are taking action to generate new business, placing greater importance on compensation, developing professionally and receiving marketing support.

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  4 Ways for Advisors to Better Engage Clients

  By Julie Littlechild, Advisor Impact  |  September 25, 2012

  Seemingly innocuous assumptions about client satisfaction can be misleading for advisors. Focus instead on what really engages clients. Your referrals will thank you for it.

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  How Marketing and Client Relations Cement a Successful Advisory Business

  By Allen Williamson  |  September 12, 2012

  The sometimes arduous effort to win and keep clients is the best foundation for a successful firm. But make sure you're targeting the right clients.

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  TD Ameritrade Poll Finds Investors Shying Away From Risk

  By John Sullivan, AdvisorOne  |  August 24, 2012

  As is often said, the pain of discipline is nothing compared with the pain of regret, something that advisors believe applies to investing.