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New to Advising Ultra-Rich Clients? How to Rethink Your Firm
Working with ultra-high-net-worth families doesn't mean rebuilding your firm, but offering advice that is structured, empowering and intentional. Here's how.
By Jeffery Coyle
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How to Sell Your Business Without Losing the Family
Don't wait until health or burnout forces you to make succession decisions under pressure, especially if you don't plan to pass your business to a family member.
By Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®
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Setting Up a Business: The End Is a Very Good Place to Start
It may seem crazy to start a business with the end in mind, but thinking about your exit first will have tax benefits and ease crisis management down the line.
By Rick Simonetti
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Suddenly, Everyone's a 'Founder' on LinkedIn: Should You Join Them?
Here's how to manage your own consultancy or startup while protecting your retirement wealth.
By Jacob Schroeder
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Build Relationships, Build Your Brand, Build Your Business
These proven strategies foster loyalty, trust and advocacy while boosting retention, referrals and your brand's impact.
By David Franzke
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Setting Up a Business Abroad? 6 Mistakes to Avoid
Expat entrepreneurs can be caught out by cross-border rules on everything from taxes to estate planning. U.S. financial advisers based locally can help.
By Ann Marie Regal
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Employee Misuse of AI Can Expose Your Business to Lawsuits
Companies can face substantial damages if employees expose sensitive data to AI tools, rely on biased AI outputs and more, making robust policies essential.
By Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq.
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Winning an Exit: What Small Businesses Can Learn from Meta
How can business owners exit their company with a proper valuation and no regrets? Meta's billion-dollar acquisition of a small AI firm provides a clue.
By Kempten Schwab
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Retirees' Guide to Dos and Don’ts of Business Partnerships
Making Your Money Last Know some of the business partnership pros and cons before diving in. A business partnership agreement is a good place to start.
By Katherine Reynolds Lewis
Making Your Money Last
