EXCEPTIONAL ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCES

Intellectual
independent investment research, including portfolio models and constantly updated recommended-investment lists

financial planning professional support staff

asset management professional staff

insurance professional support staff

practice management support that includes business development programs, case studies, best-practices sharing, , libraries, research subscriptions, even space, facilities and back-office-staff support, and much more

managed accounts

private equity investments

business consulting support

tax planning support

estate planning support

retirement planning and retirement plan support

trust services

   

Technological
analytic and planning software, the latest and best

account management software, the latest and best

advisor extranet affording immediate access to vast information, tools, and materials, including department-specific information, investment research, forms, schedules and more

automated online processing for new accounts, trades and routine administrative tasks to streamline account management and free time for client service and client development

online, two-way communications to alert advisors to time-sensitive, account-specific items requiring attention

sophisticated control procedures to assure regulatory compliance

Operational
a team of experienced pros to help advisors handle every operational need

marketing support that includes client and advisor events, meetings and seminars; advertising and publicity programs; presentation and proposal materials; other print and online client materials; publications; and more

compliance—professional support, not policing

continuing professional education and development programs—wide variety, on-going

expense-and-time-control vehicles to increase client-service and client-development time

National Financial clearing, brokerage and other services


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