RIA Practice Management Insights

RIA Practice Management Insights

Kristen Schmidt of RIA Oasis will be heading up the Business Consultant Lounge for the biggest event of the year for TD Ameritrade Institutional and its top Advisors. 1.29.19 – 1.31.19 World-class keynote speakers. Leading minds within our industry. Specialists...
FinTech Thoughts:  Keep Talking

FinTech Thoughts:  Keep Talking

I am a Tech Strategist.  It’s true because it’s listed within my LinkedIn headline. While on the phone with my amazing consultant friend, I mentioned that I am doing a lot more tech talking and a little less tech implementing.  “Our industry needs Technology...
Segmenting Your Clients: Services vs. Deliverables

Segmenting Your Clients: Services vs. Deliverables

  Advisors & Planners are always looking for new ways to demonstrate the value they bring to client relationships. The Problem:  Advisors & Planners assume that a client’s AUM defines the service they deserve.  Just because a client has high AUM doesn’t...
Unlike the book…I sweat the small stuff

Unlike the book…I sweat the small stuff

Believe it or not, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff and the book series that followed, recently turned 20 years old!  It was a simple yet relatable concept at a time we needed the reminder - stop worrying about the little things.  Then the authors broke the news…it’s all...
Technology Stage Fright?

Technology Stage Fright?

  Everyone has been there.  The annual industry conferences.  A time to soak it all in.  The educational sessions, the community camaraderie, the inspiring keynote speeches.  The coliseum of tech vendors where rows of system demos and sales people seem to be...