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Building a purposeful business for good
Do you have a clearly defined purpose for your business? Are you making the impact you’d like to see in the world?
If you’re not sure about your responses to those questions, it’s probably a good idea to think about your business purpose, the impact you want to have, and how to articulate that in a way that others can appreciate.
If you’re not sure about your responses to those questions, it’s probably a good idea to think about your business purpose, the impact you want to have, and how to articulate that in a way that others can appreciate.
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Business growth
A recipe for success: What chefs and advisors have in common
Like great chefs who view success as more than filling seats in their restaurants, purpose-driven advisors want their work to be far more significant than simply helping people grow wealth.
A purpose-driven approach to inorganic growth
In addition to pursuing organic growth, many RIAs are looking for attractive opportunities to expand their business by acquiring or merging with other advisory firms.
Video: Expert advisor coach on weighing options for industry movement and partnerships
The Experts Ask: Brian Church, CEO and Founder, Advisory DNA
Video: What advisors should consider when exploring the RIA marketplace
The Experts Ask, Brad Wales, Founder, Transition To RIA
Doubled growth with the impact of deeper client relationships
After partnering together for 16 years as financial consultants, Jason Drews and Anthony Vece of M25 Advisors decided that transitioning from a broker-dealer to an independent wealth management model would be a natural progression for the growth of their business.
Freedom to create yields referrals and growth
For Jeremy Keil, founder and owner of Keil Financial Partners, one of the biggest benefits of being an independent financial advisor is the flexibility to create and try new approaches to manage, market and grow his business.
Five questions all advisors should be asking
In our The Experts Ask series, wealth management experts tell us what we should be asking to stay ahead of opportunities and challenges.

Technology and efficiency
Independence doesn’t have to mean going it alone with cybersecurity
For advisors who choose to operate independently, the increasingly complex security landscape introduces new questions about how to best manage risk without creating an undue strain on the business
Raising the bar with Advisor Gateway
Built from scratch with advisor input, the advanced tool provides improved functionality, enhanced cybersecurity, and a single login.
You can't automate behavior into existence
Automation can yield a triple win for advisors by enabling them to work more efficiently, improve client service, and accelerate growth - but you can’t automate behavior.
Is tech more than just increasing efficiency?
Should operational efficiency be the overriding factor you consider when weighing the benefit of a technology investment?
Seven steps to defend against cyber attacks
With cyber attacks becoming ever more pervasive and sophisticated, failure to implement an effective strategy to secure sensitive client information could pose an existential threat to any advisor’s business.
Are you ready for the new SEC marketing rule?
The ways financial advisors advertise and promote their business have changed dramatically over the past several decades. Until recently, however, rules regulating how investment advisors promote their business had not kept pace with the rapidly evolving marketing landscape.

Purpose and generosity
TAN RISE 2023: Saying no to fear
At RISE, Thrivent Advisor Network advisors embraced this rejection of fear to form new peer relations, elevate how they deliver client value, and embrace fresh ideas for business growth. Check out our full recap of this year’s RISE!
Building a purposeful business for good
Do you have a clearly defined purpose for your business? Are you making the impact you’d like to see in the world?
TAN RISE 2022: A network built around common purpose
One of our most popular forums for advisor interaction is RISE, the annual conference that brings practice owners and staff together to explore industry trends and best practices for managing and growing their business.
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