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  • The 4 Most Important Pages on an RIA Website and Tips to Maximize Each

    The 4 Most Important Pages on an RIA Website and Tips to Maximize Each

  • The 7 Tech Tools You Need to Launch a Fee-only Firm

    The 7 Tech Tools You Need to Launch a Fee-only Firm

  • The New CFP® Domain: Psychology of Financial Planning

    The New CFP® Domain: Psychology of Financial Planning

  • 8 Simple Tips to Optimize Tax Planning as an Advisor

    8 Simple Tips to Optimize Tax Planning as an Advisor

  • When to Say No As an Advisor: Why a No Opens the Door to a Better Yes

    When to Say No As an Advisor: Why a No Opens the Door to a Better Yes
Hiring 101: Everything You Need to Know

Hiring 101: Everything You Need to Know

9 MIN READ 

No matter if you are...

September 26, 2022/by Stephanie Bogison
Developing an Annual Review Process for Your Firm

Developing an Annual Review Process for Your Firm

7.5 MIN READ 

It’s that time of year...

November 25, 2019/by Ashley Hunter
17 Compliance Tips Every Independent Financial Advisor Should Know

17 Compliance Tips Every Independent Financial Advisor Should Know

8.5 MIN READ

Here at XY Planning...

June 27, 2019/by Ashley Hunter
The Five Traits of an Effective Entrepreneur

The Five Traits of an Effective Entrepreneur

9 MIN READ

If you’re contemplating...

June 13, 2019/by Kate Ross
Everything You Need to Know About Preparing for State Registration

Everything You Need to Know About Preparing for State Registration

14 MIN READ

Wouldn’t it be great if...

April 29, 2019/by Ashley Hunter
Process Development and Documentation for Your Firm

Process Development and Documentation for Your Firm

8 MIN READ

Whether you’re just...

April 18, 2019/by Kate Ross
Planning for Your First 12 Months as an RIA Owner: Part Two

Planning for Your First 12 Months as an RIA Owner: Part Two

10 MIN READ

This is Part Two of a...

February 28, 2019/by Kate Ross
Planning for Your First 12 Months after Starting an RIA: Part One

Planning for Your First 12 Months after Starting an RIA: Part One

9 MIN READ

While the Advisor Education...

February 25, 2019/by Kate Ross
Building Your Firm's Culture Through Core Values

Building Your Firm's Culture Through Core Values

10 MIN READ

When you initially drafted...

October 29, 2018/by Kate Ross
How to Hire a Marketing Writer

How to Hire a Marketing Writer

11.5 MIN READ

Most advisors know that a...

September 24, 2018/by Kate Ross
Analyzing Personality Types in Your Firm

Analyzing Personality Types in Your Firm

10.5 MIN READ

Personality testing has...

August 13, 2018/by Kate Ross
Four Helpful Habits for Interrupting Bias and Engaging Across Difference

Four Helpful Habits for Interrupting Bias and Engaging Across Difference

5 MIN READ

Financial planners love...

July 23, 2018/by Guest Contributor
How to Use Educational Principles to Develop Staff

How to Use Educational Principles to Develop Staff

7 MIN READ

If you’re looking to grow...

June 04, 2018/by Kate Ross
The Importance of Planning Retreats

The Importance of Planning Retreats

 

3 MIN READ 

I was recently asked by a...

May 14, 2018/by Guest Contributor
How to Be a Diversity Ally

How to Be a Diversity Ally

 

3.5 MIN READ 

I love being a member...

April 12, 2018/by Guest Contributor
How to Promote Diversity in Your Business

How to Promote Diversity in Your Business

4.5 MIN READ 

As part of XYPN’s...

April 09, 2018/by Guest Contributor
The Ins and Outs of Hiring

The Ins and Outs of Hiring

*Estimated Reading Time: 10 Minutes

...

March 05, 2018/by Alan Moore
Building Your Dream Team: A Pick-and-Choose Roster - What Would Arlene Say?

Building Your Dream Team: A Pick-and-Choose Roster - What Would Arlene Say?

*Estimated Read Time: 4 1/2 minutes

February 22, 2018/by Arlene Moss
Creating a Culture of Accountability in Your Financial Planning Firm

Creating a Culture of Accountability in Your Financial Planning Firm

*Estimated Read Time: 6 Minutes

As a...

February 12, 2018/by Kate Ross
What To Do When You Don't Want to Go It Alone - What Would Arlene Say?

What To Do When You Don't Want to Go It Alone - What Would Arlene Say?

*Estimated Read Time: Approximately...

February 01, 2018/by Arlene Moss
AUM in a Fee-Only World

AUM in a Fee-Only World

 

Since landing in my new role at XYPN,...

November 27, 2017/by Brandon Moss

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