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Written By: Zac Beckerley, Wealth Manager | Partner This article was published by ReThinking65.com. To learn more, click here. Year-end is a busy time for advisors, with pressing business activities, annual gifting to clients and partners, and supporting client needs all on the list of time-sensitive exercises. From a client-support standpoint, important considerations can include tax management,…

Written by Kelly Straub We have seen a swift change in the RIA landscape in recent years, as an increasing number of independent advisors are opting to join forces with larger firms. The benefits of working under a larger corporate partner are many. Not only does it offer a chance for a firm to improve…

This article was published by Investors.com. To learn more, click here. Some consumers view financial planners as stockbrokers. They expect their advisor to feed them hot stock tips and produce market-beating returns. In recent decades, advisors have tried mightily to educate the public about comprehensive financial planning. It extends beyond portfolio management to include an ever-expanding…

Written By: Kay Lynn Mayhue, President This article was published by InvestmentNews.com. To learn more, click here. This year’s Olympics were incredible, showcasing the world’s top competitors as a bright light following an incredibly difficult year. There were displays of kindness, such as U.S. swimmer Caeleb Dressel sharing his gold medal with fellow relay team member Brooks Curry,…

Written By: Zac Beckerley, Wealth Manager | Partner This article was published by fa-mag.com. To learn more, click here. Focusing on a specific niche can be a significant marker of your long-term advisory business success, allowing you to be nimble in serving unique client needs while building a reputable brand for creating solutions for a demographic.…

Written By: Stephen Frick | Wealth Manager This article was published by fa-mag.com. To learn more, click here. When working with clients, building strong, genuine relationships is crucial. Not only should advisors strive to establish a rapport with the individual managing the household money, but they should look to proactively connect with their clients’ children as…

Written By: Kelly Straub, Regional Director As financial advisors, we are entrusted with the financial futures of individuals and married couples. When working with couples, additional variables affect the decisions that will influence the portfolio’s direction, as well as the longevity of your relationship with both partners. Eighty percent of women will change advisors after…

Written By: Rick Kent | Founder & CEO Mergers and acquisitions activity in the registered investment adviser (RIA) space continues to reach record levels. Echelon Partners, which tracks deal-making activity in the financial services space, reported 2020 closed with the highest number of deals ever, and the momentum has continued into the first quarter of…

Video By: Rick Kent | Founder & CEO Over the past few years there has been a growing interest of Financial Advisors wanting to work together and creating efficiencies to join forces. Want to join forces with Merit to be as successful as you can be? Schedule a confidential meeting get the conversation started today!

Written By: Kay Lynn Mayhue | President As the coronavirus pandemic took hold last year, many businesses quickly shifted their operations from a centralized office space to a dispersed workforce. Advisors were forced to quickly adapt their approach, adjusting their workflow to an entirely digital setup. Now, a year after the start of the pandemic,…