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Defying the Odds

November 9, 2012by webmaster in News tagged Diana Britton, WealthManagement.com

From WealthManagement.com

It’s orthodoxy that small IBDs won’t be able to stay in business given the unprecedented increase in regulatory and technology costs. Yet some tiny firms are bucking the trend. Here’s how they’re doing it.

These days, broker/dealers are facing more challenges than ever. Let’s see. You’ve got your increased regulatory scrutiny from FINRA and the SEC; the fight for talent has never been more difficult; and profit margins, never fat in the independent b/d space, are under pressure.

6 Overlooked Criteria for Broker-Dealer Due Diligence

October 23, 2012by webmaster in News tagged Jon Henschen, Recruiting, Stability, ThinkAdvisor, Transition

When investigating a new BD, you may not be looking at the following criteria—but you should

It’s not surprising that when the majority of registered reps look to change their broker-dealer, they tend to focus on short-term factors and immediate satisfaction. Quick relief in the form of better technology and payout, ticket charges, expenses and transition support can be very attractive. However, focusing on the long-term benefits will go a lot further in securing a new broker-dealer relationship that will last.

SCF Branch Named Inc. 500|5000 Company

August 23, 2012by Grant Cox in News tagged Business, Inc 500|5000, Moneywise

SCF Team Ranked No. 1 Financial Advising Firm in California

Moneywise Wealth Management earns spot on 2012 Inc. 500|5000 exclusive list of nation’s fastest-growing private companies

NEW YORK, NY — Inc. magazine today ranked Moneywise Wealth Management on its sixth annual Inc. 500|5000 list, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. While the list ranked Moneywise at 1,441 in its list of 5000, it is ranked number 83 within the financial services industry, and number one within the list of California financial advisor firms.

SCF Launches Financial Advisor Education Program

August 22, 2012by Grant Cox in News tagged Education, Practice Management, Tools

‘SCF University’ provides online resources to financial advisors

SCF Securities, an independent boutique broker-dealer headquartered in California, announced today the launch of SCF University, its new education program for financial advisors. SCF University teaches advisors to grow their practice, reach new clients, implement powerful technology, and improve operational efficiency.

2012 Diamond Advisor Award Recipients Named

June 5, 2012by Grant Cox in News tagged Award, Conference

Top producing financial advisors receive award

SCF Securities, an independent boutique broker-dealer headquartered in California, recognized its top-producing advisors today by naming them recipients of the firm’s Diamond Advisor Award. SCF President and CEO Randy L. Meadows presented the awards during a banquet dinner at the firm’s 2012 national sales conference at the Arizona Grand Resort.

Major League Ballpark Set as Venue for Conference Open

May 14, 2012by Grant Cox in News tagged Arizona, Conference

Welcome Reception for Financial Advisors to be hosted at Chase Field

SCF Securities, an independent boutique broker-dealer headquartered in California, announced today the venue for the 2012 National Sales Conference welcome reception. The three-day event will kick off inside an executive luxury suite at Chase Field on June 4, 2012.

SCF’s top-tier registered representatives and financial advisors will join conference sponsors and the firm’s executive leadership during a ballgame between two of Major League Baseball’s two biggest rivals — the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies. Game time is scheduled to begin at 6:40 p.m.

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