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  • Coaching Session

    7 Mistakes Advisors Make in the First Client Meeting

    July 10, 2008 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM EDT

    AdvisorMax coach Katherine Vessenes presents a 60-minute web seminar that will teach you what NOT to do in your initial meeting with a prospect.

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    Women Advisor Forums

    July 10, 2008 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT

    Right now women are now reaching the upper echelons of management and becoming superstars in their own right. This forum provides both a networking opportunity and an educational venue for high-ranking women advisors to gather, plan and discuss the profession and their ever-growing influence.

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Features

  • The July Issue Is Online!

     

  • Handling Market Volatility

    SPECIAL REPORT: Reacting to last week's market downturn—What actions should an advisor take to reassure clients? 7/2/08 UPDATE: DOW drops 100 points.

  • You Gotta Have a Plan

    Creating retirement plans for small businesses and professional practices presents a big opportunity for planners.

  • Foundation for Retirement

    Foundations and endowments have to throw off income in a variety of economic environments, and they can teach financial advisors a lot about retirement income planning. Relax—you don't have to invest like Harvard or Yale..

  • Cream of the Crop

    At a time of market turmoil, Schwab Institutional is luring top advisors with innovative services. Pulling it all together: new COO Trish Cox.

  • People on the Move

    Promotion announcements and firm changes for advisors.

  • Podcast Library

    Our free podcasts for advisors provide information and advice from industry experts on a wide variety of topics. Listen now, or download now and listen at your convenience.

  • FP 50: The Biggest & Fastest-Growing Independent Broker-Dealers, 2008

    The 23rd Annual Survey of Independent Broker-Dealers. The results are in, and you're looking good.

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Practice Management from AdvisorMax

  • Does It Pay to Advertise in Print?

    Many financial advisors shun the idea of using print advertising to promote their business. But others say print advertising can work. AdvisorMax spoke those advisors touting the benefits of a print campaign, and gathered their 9 best tips for ensuring results.

  • Four Things You Are Doing Wrong in Your First Client Meeting

    The initial meeting with a prospect can make or break the financial advisory relationship. With so much hanging on that first meeting, don't make these common advisor mistakes.

  • Communicate Effectively with Long-Distance Clients

    Good communication with clients is a priority for financial advisors. But with long-distance clients, it becomes more of a challenge. AdvisorMax asked top financial advisors for their advice on how to achieve great relationships with remote clients.