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Excell has a new home in 2023, and with it comes the opportunity to explore a new city. Excell falls in the middle of the week – Tuesday to Thursday – so why not stretch out your stay in Nashville and make a vacation out of it? There’s plenty to do before, during and after …

Carson Investment Research recently published our 8 Principles of Equities.  Now it’s time to dive a bit deeper into our 3rd Principle – Reward takes Risk.  At the surface, this seems obvious.  Stocks are volatile, and investors need to be compensated for that added risk compared to other asset classes.  We touched upon this with …

Advisors are turning to the Hybrid RIA business model more rapidly than any other in financial services. Why? You’re in search of freedom. But there’s a problem. In search of freedom, you’ve put on too many hats. You’ve run yourself ragged trying to build and manage your tech stack, act as a chief compliance officer, …

Whether you’re looking to take the next step in your career, run your business more efficiently or learn more about how Carson can help you grow your firm, Excell is the premier practice management conference for growth-focused financial advisors like you. You can find inspiration from our lineup of keynote speakers and Carson SMEs, insight …

Social media provides the perfect platform to help financial advisors connect with current and prospective clients. With a powerful social presence, you can engage with clients in meaningful ways that create visibility for your firm. This year can be an incredible year of growth for you and your business. And with the right approach to …

 If you’re establishing or growing your practice as a financial advisor, you’ve likely heard that gearing your services toward a specific client base can accelerate your growth. Indeed, niches can offer several significant benefits, like helping you build connections and trust with clients. Niches for financial advisors are virtually unlimited. They can include clients …

2023 has gotten off to a strong start for investors, with stocks bouncing back and inflation continuing to ease. But there have also been some bumpy periods that have rattled the markets, including the recent collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. With the first quarter behind us, what does the rest of 2023 have in store? …

 Financial advisors spend an average of 3% of their revenue on marketing. Yet 56% of advisors say they receive no clients from their marketing efforts, according to the latest Cerulli Report. It’s time we fixed that. There isn’t one financial advisor marketing solution that is going to work for everyone. Creating a marketing plan …

Now is the time to engage in digital marketing for financial advisors. In fact, it’s no longer an “optional” activity; whether or not you are participating online, your target audience and potential clients are there, conducting online research to find a financial advisor. The goal of digital marketing is to develop a strategy that ensures …

 As financial advisors grow their businesses, their operational needs can drastically change, along with the need to provide competitive services. That’s where financial advisor technology comes in. The best financial advisor tools will enhance your processes, save you time and money and foster connections with clients about their specific goals. Today’s technology offerings can …