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Everything to Know About Breakaway Financial Advisors

TL;DR: Everything to Know About Breakaway Financial AdvisorsBreakaway financial advisors are professionals who leave large firms to become independent, often seeking to offer a more personalized approach to financial planning and services. This guide explains why they break away, what they offer, and how it benefits clients. In the ever-evolving world of financial planning, more […]

7 Business Growth Strategies to Implement in the New Year

TL;DR: The new year is the perfect time for advisors and RIAs to refocus their goals and strengthen their business foundations. This blog explores practical business growth strategies designed to help firms of many sizes pursue more efficient scaling, enhance client service, and work toward long-term success. The New Year is more than a calendar […]

How to Use Marketing to Attract New Clients More Consistently

TL;DR: Consistent, strategic marketing can support steadier growth while helping you keep client service a priority. Main points: Advisors know referrals can’t fuel steady growth anymore. To attract new clients, financial firms need consistent marketing that works even when they’re busy. The good news? With the right tools and strategies, you can attract clients to […]

How to Start an RIA

Starting your own Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) firm is a bold step towards independence. It offers the freedom to craft personalized investment strategies for your clients. You can start an RIA firm that reflects your values and experience. The demand for bespoke advisory services is growing, making it an opportune time to embark on this […]

Unexpected Banking Failures of SVB and Signature Bank; How to Maintain a Level Head and Communicate with Your Clients

While the recent events surrounding the banking system failures and potential impact may be concerning, it’s essential to maintain a level head and make informed decisions based on reliable information. In the wake of the unexpected failure of Silicon Valley Bank and, most recently, Signature Bank, the Fed took an early controversial action by releasing […]

FocusPoint Core Values Video

Got a minute? Then check out FocusPoint’s new core values video! When we watch this video, our team feels inspired, hopeful, and proud to be a part of FocusPoint. This is JUST what we want all our advisors to experience when they share their own message with others. We walk through our practice development program […]

Compassion Fatigue. “Many advisors are suffering from too much emotional involvement.”

Its symptoms can include apathy, a feeling of isolation, and emotional ..

Watch as this Advisor Undergoes a Practice Makeover in Real Time

Have you had a chance to take a look at this series online yet?

A Fresh Look

“FocusPoint Solutions’ business consulting and transition teams helped ..

Create Your Ideal Lifestyle Practice Webinar Replay

Are you seeking a lifestyle practice? On April 24, FocusPoint presented ..

Webinar: Empowering Advisors to Go Independent: Creating Your Plan and Putting it in Motion Replay

In conjunction with Breakaway Advisors Symposium, FocusPoint Solutions ..

Webinar: How Outsourcing Your Back Office Could Be the Best Business Decision You Ever Make Replay

In conjunction with the Emerging Advisor Symposium, FocusPoint Solution..

The Long Ranger

“Thanks to the services and the systems we have access to, I can work f..

Virtual Made Easy: Brent Hicks has created a business model that others want to adopt.

Virtual Ensembles, “Hitting The Wall,” and why traditional advisory fir..

About David X

From commissions to fees; to adopting a system that kept things simple ..