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Alan Moore

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Alan Moore, MS, CFP® is the co-founder of the XY Planning Network, a support network for advisors looking to serve next generation clients. He is also the CEO of AdvicePay, the first and only compliant payment processor for financial advisors. He is passionate about helping financial planners start and grow their own fee-only firms to serve Gen X & Gen Y clients largely ignored by traditional firms. Alan has been recognized by Investment News as a top “40 Under 40″ in financial planning, by Wealth Management as one of a “The 10 to Watch in 2015″, and was the first recipient of the NAPFA Young Professional award in 2015. Alan frequently speaks on topics related to technology, marketing, and business coaching, and has been quoted in publications including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes and The New York Times. He is also the host of XYPN Radio, one of the largest podcasts for independent financial advisors. He currently lives in Bozeman, MT so that he can hit the slopes on powder days.

Recent Posts

Employer-Sponsored Childcare: The Story Behind XY Learning Center

Employer-Sponsored Childcare: The Story Behind XY Learning Center

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How Advisors Can Attract and Profitably Serve Millennial Clients

How Advisors Can Attract and Profitably Serve Millennial Clients

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As the average age of...

August 29, 2019/by Alan Moore
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December 10, 2018/by Alan Moore
A Successful Business Strategy Starts with Vision

A Successful Business Strategy Starts with Vision

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November 12, 2018/by Alan Moore
Don't Be Afraid to Grow Your Firm

Don't Be Afraid to Grow Your Firm

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September 03, 2018/by Alan Moore
Why Financial Advisors Need to Stop Saying

Why Financial Advisors Need to Stop Saying "Should"

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The word “should” has...

July 02, 2018/by Alan Moore
Why You Need to Humanize Your Business (and How to Do It)

Why You Need to Humanize Your Business (and How to Do It)

 7.5 MIN READ 

The mass adoption of the...

April 30, 2018/by Alan Moore
How Marketing Can Help You Build a Firm for the Future

How Marketing Can Help You Build a Firm for the Future

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True or false: The best...

April 02, 2018/by Alan Moore
The Ins and Outs of Hiring

The Ins and Outs of Hiring

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March 05, 2018/by Alan Moore
Raising Your Financial Planning Fees

Raising Your Financial Planning Fees

February 05, 2018/by Alan Moore
Marketing v. Prospecting: Knowing the Difference, and Developing a Plan

Marketing v. Prospecting: Knowing the Difference, and Developing a Plan

January 15, 2018/by Alan Moore
Surviving Year-End As a Business Owner

Surviving Year-End As a Business Owner

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December 04, 2017/by Alan Moore
Why Do We Work With Younger Clients?

Why Do We Work With Younger Clients?

 

October 16, 2017/by Alan Moore
Is Work Life Balance Possible?

Is Work Life Balance Possible?

 

October 02, 2017/by Alan Moore
Why a Return on Life (ROL) Matters More than ROI

Why a Return on Life (ROL) Matters More than ROI

 

September 12, 2017/by Alan Moore
Reasons That a Monthly Retainer Model Works

Reasons That a Monthly Retainer Model Works

 

September 05, 2017/by Alan Moore
Finding Success in Year One of Your RIA

Finding Success in Year One of Your RIA

August 14, 2017/by Alan Moore
6 Strategies for Career Changers

6 Strategies for Career Changers

 

October 13, 2016/by Alan Moore
The RIA Business Model You Need to Serve Next Generation Clients

The RIA Business Model You Need to Serve Next Generation Clients

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September 22, 2016/by Alan Moore
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Your Complete Guide to XYPN16

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September 08, 2016/by Alan Moore

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