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Employers Will Find the Best Person for the Job in an Escape RoomEscape rooms can give employers a better indication of job candidates' strengths than a standard interview. Here's how your company can get on board.
By Neale Godfrey, Financial Literacy Expert
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Billed 12 Hours for a Few Seconds of Work: AI and Law FirmsThe ability of AI to reduce the time required for certain legal tasks is exposing the legal profession's reliance on the billable hour.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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How to Navigate the Silence After Your Business Sells for $5MThe silence after a big sale can be disorienting. It's essential to redefine your identity and focus on your purpose before rushing into the next big thing.
By Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP, AIF
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Is a Cash Balance Plan Your Key to a Wealthy Retirement?Cash balance plans have plenty of benefits for small-business owners. For starters, they can supercharge retirement savings and slash taxes. Should you opt in?
By Megan Clark, Investment Adviser Representative
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To Build Client Relationships That Last, Embrace SimplicityAs more automation becomes the norm, you can distinguish yourself as a financial professional by using technology wisely and prioritizing personal touches.
By Cody Foster
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Client Demand Is Forcing Advisers to Specialize: How to DeliverThe complexity of wealthy clients' needs — combined with AI and consumer demand — suggests the future of financial planning belongs to specialized experts.
By Jared Trexler
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What Makes This Business Successful? The Founder's Kids ShareThe children of Morgan Clayton share how their father's wisdom, life experience and caring nature have turned their family business into a respected powerhouse.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq.
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Smart Business: How Community Engagement Can Help Fuel GrowthAs a financial professional, you can strengthen your brand while making a difference in your community. See how these pros turned community spirit into growth.
By Cody Foster
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In 2026, the Human Touch Will Be the Differentiator for AdvisersAdvisers who leverage innovative technology to streamline tasks and combat a talent shortage can then prioritize the irreplaceable human touch and empathy.
By Janel Jackson
