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Doing Things Really Different

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  When was the last time you tried something really different in your business? For most businesses, trying something new is risky. And for many we are trying to avoid risk, not add to the complexity of our business. And furthermore, there are the pessimists that believe that most new tactics really won’t work – so […]

4 Ways Advisors Can Attract Affluent Clients Online

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  Last week, I attended the FPA Rise Symposium in Denver, Colorado. Like many conferences and speaking engagements I attend, there were bright-eyed advisors, engaging keynotes, and of course, an endless supply of hors d’oeuvres. While many speakers piqued my interest, there was one in particular that stood out in my mind. Tony Oechsli of […]

5 Financial Professionals you should be Following on Social Media

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“In order to be the best, you must learn from the best” -Unknown I am very pleased with my first order from the price to the check out to the shipment. ? Placing an order at our online pharmacy is simple. When it comes to achieving groundbreaking success in any area of life, there is […]

9 Blogging Mistakes That Make You Look Dumb

So you’ve got your own blog–congratulations! You have joined the ranks of humans who share their wisdom with the world in a medium that lasts forever, however much you may regret what you’ve posted. Following are seven mistakes that every blogger should be sure to avoid, whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned vet: 1. […]

5 Must-Know Strategies for Financial Advisor Landing Pages

Given the fact that hundreds of people visit your webpage long before they step foot in your office, it is important that you entice them, earn their trust, and teach them about your services and products in a way that resonates with them. While social media plays a role in the development of trust and […]

Getting Facebook Followers

When creating your Facebook business page, the second most critical consideration is what to post – the content, personality and message your page will convey. The first most critical consideration? Figuring out how you will get followers. If your Facebook page is filled with interesting posts and information, yet you have no connections, your page […]

The Aurora Tragedy and Social Media: Fostering Community Amidst Chaos

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This summer has been a roller coaster for Coloradans. From the pinnacles of human greatness to the deepest of human ills; we all—directly or indirectly—feel the ripples. The turbulence commenced with the raging wildfires that devoured thousands of homes throughout the state. However, subsequent outpourings of charity and love for those affected slowly helped the […]

Email vs social media compliance & adoption timelines

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By InvestmentPal. History repeats? In 2010, FINRA released Notice 10-06, an important regulatory guide on social media. Then in 2011, Morgan Stanley began allowing its financial advisors to use online social networks such as Twitter. This year, Facebook completed its IPO at a $100 billion valuation with 900 million users. How will the interplay of consumer […]

5 Social Media Policy Tips for Financial Advisors

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Whenever I advise my clients to create a social media policy, they always respond with: okay, but what should it say? I understand because that was my first question when I first discovered the importance of a social media policy too. What should your social media policy include? How do you even get started? There […]

Seniors and Social Media Part I: The Up and Coming Social Savvies

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Several months ago, I took an excursion across the country to visit my grandparents at a senior living home in Florida. Due to my unique area of expertise, a certain buzz loomed that a “social media expert” was coming. Upon my arrival, the vibrant community of seniors and boomers were visibly excited and adamant to […]