ICYMI: FPA Annual Conference keynote underscores need for legislation to support professional standing of financial planners

ICYMI: FPA Annual Conference keynote underscores need for legislation to support professional standing of financial planners

When the Financial Planning Association Annual Conference took place at the Seattle Convention Center in December, there was enough information coming at the average attendee that it’s no surprise some messages might have gotten lost in the shuffle.  For me, a...
Schwab IMPACT 2022: The role of PR and marketing during the life cycle of an M&A transaction

Schwab IMPACT 2022: The role of PR and marketing during the life cycle of an M&A transaction

At Schwab IMPACT in Denver earlier this month, thousands of financial advisers congregated to learn about the future of the industry and best practices through seminars, panels, and networking events among esteemed peers. One of the most impactful sessions delved into...
Building better client relationships: Key takeaways from the InvestmentNews RIA Summit

Building better client relationships: Key takeaways from the InvestmentNews RIA Summit

Earlier this month, RIAs and financial advisers from across the country gathered in Boston for the first in-person InvestmentNews RIA Summit. The event focused on highlighting opportunities and challenges for both individual advisers and firms looking to grow their...
DeFi brands can sharpen their message by addressing these 3 themes: Lessons learned from the Digital Asset Summit

DeFi brands can sharpen their message by addressing these 3 themes: Lessons learned from the Digital Asset Summit

I recently joined hundreds of crypto industry colleagues at the Blockworks Digital Asset Summit in New York City. Informational sessions were geared toward institutional and decentralized-finance-minded professionals, as industry leaders and esteemed guest speakers...
Building a brand: Lessons from Future Proof for financial advisers

Building a brand: Lessons from Future Proof for financial advisers

A DJ, a publicist and a financial adviser sit down on a stage together. The question: How can RIAs better their brand and name recognition through marketing? I recently attended this intriguing discussion when my Gregory FCA colleagues and I traveled to the first-ever...