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Top Social Networking Compliance Concerns For Brokers-Dealers



As firms develop their social networking strategy, and grant approvals to brokers to use social media for business purposes, there are a few issues that the firm must consider. Initially, the firm must determine which individuals and which departments will be allowed to use what type of media. In this area, firms must be careful […]

The Secret to Twitter Search



With all the confusion involved in learning the ins and outs of social networking sites “search” is one item that seems pretty self explanatory. Well, think again. Twitter search is actually a powerful and complex tool that can help you find the best people to connect with in your local area. At the most basic […]

Social Media for Financial Advisors: Webinar Recording



Loic Jeanjean, Director of Web Marketing at Advisor Websites hosted a free webinar about how Financial Advisors can become/remain active on social media sites. He also shared valuable tips and ideas on how to prospect, stay top of mind and stay in line with the latest FINRA and SEC guidelines. Here is the deck of […]

6 Tips to Drive a Response Through Social Media



We’ve all been there - you make a seemingly attention-getting post on any one of your social networks and excitingly await the myriad responses that are sure to come. Nothing. No replies or even “likes.” It’s not only frustrating but also disconcerting to put your personal opinions, attitudes and views out into the public domain […]

How Can Broker-Dealers Manage Social Media Compliance?



As broker-dealers consider letting registered representatives use social media for business purposes, a well-developed compliance program in this area is essential. Whether the media is something like a blog, Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, or something else, firms must remember that they have an obligation to reasonably supervise its use. This means that the firm must develop […]

The Best Social Media Compliance Products for Financial Professionals



As a financial advisor compliance can be a nightmare…especially when it comes to social media. The question is, how do you successfully manage your social networks while remaining compliant? There are myriad products that give you the ability to organize, manage and execute a winning strategy. In addition to our handy Social Media Compliance Guide […]

Activity Streams Boost Business's Social Media Strategy



This post comes from Hunter Richards of . Application event streams - timely business updates that can be followed and discussed in a social activity stream like those of Twitter and Facebook - are kick-starting social conversations among employees about business strategies and sales figures. We’ve all seen what Twitter and Facebook can do for […]

Interview with Annuity News Now



Financial Social Media President Amy McIlwain”s interview with Annuity News Now covers the use of social media to enhance professional practice, as well as overcoming compliance issues and guidelines. [vimeo]http://vimeo.com/20652222[/vimeo]

What To Do When Your Firm Says No



So you’re a registered rep. or an advisor who wants to harness the power of social media for business purposes. Maybe you want to raise brand awareness of your business, increase your personal profile, or perhaps start a blog to improve internet visibility and help educate your clients and potential clients. But what do you […]

How Facebook's Recent Changes Will Benefit Your Business



In addition to the major Facebook profile and Facebook pages updates that occurred in the past month, Facebook has tacked on a few more changes that you and your organization should know. The major features that will be updated and implemented include like box changes, a new messaging system, conversation history, and social inbox. By […]