by Matt Sonnen | Oct 19, 2021 | COO Best Practices
No matter how you view it, M&A activity in the wealth management space is at record levels. The latest Deal Book, published by Devoe & Company, concludes that “M&A activity is on pace to finish 2021 well above last year’s record volume of 159...
by Matt Sonnen | Oct 13, 2021 | Operations and Technology
Advisors are learning that their CRM doesn’t only help them keep track of clients, but of their employees, too. In a pre-COVID-19 world, due to its ability to track client relationships and touchpoints, advisors consistently ranked their CRM as the most important...
by Matt Sonnen | Sep 22, 2021 | COO Best Practices, PFI Related
Like many of you, I’m constantly asking myself, “How do I get more done each day?” One of the common questions I pose to our guests on The COO Roundtable podcast is “Tell me about your time management tips and tricks.” Most COOs have a seemingly endless To Do List...
by Matt Sonnen | Sep 14, 2021 | COO Best Practices
While providing feedback to employees about their job performance is valuable, it’s much more important to use this opportunity to allow employees to feel supported and heard. RIAs continue to miss a huge opportunity when it comes to their approach to employee...
by Matt Sonnen | Sep 1, 2021 | M&A
What first-time buyers are missing is that, despite popular opinion, most transactions are not propelled solely by a seller’s desire for monetary gain – they simply want to feel that by joining a larger organization, they can experience the next stage of career...
