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Commonwealth Financial Network is the nationâs largest privately held independent broker/dealer-RIA. This post originally appeared on Commonwealth Independent Advisor, the firmâs corporate blog.
SEO for Financial Advisors: 5 Useful Tips
SEO for Financial Advisors: 5 Useful Tips by Commonwealth Financial Network When you search for a topic on…
September 14, 2016

Prepare, Donât Predict: Building Resilient Portfolios with Private Credit
For decades, investors climbed the 60/40 ladder with confidence. Now, every step feels less steady. High inflation that refuses to budge, interest rates that wonât come down anytime soon, and the growing correlation between stocks and bonds...
Why You Should Be Active on Social Media
Why You Should Be Active on Social Media by Commonwealth Financial Network A 2015 survey reveals that 81 percent of financial…
September 13, 2016
What You Need to Know About Gift and Estate Taxes
What You Need to Know About Gift and Estate Taxes by Commonwealth Financial Network Despite the increase in…
September 7, 2016
Meeting Your Fiduciary Duty: Focus on Advisory Account Documentation
Meeting Your Fiduciary Duty: Focus on Advisory Account Documentation by Commonwealth Financial Network The Department of Laborâs conflict…
September 6, 2016
Succession Options for Financial Advisors: Internal Vs. External
Succession Options for Financial Advisors: Internal Vs. External by Commonwealth Financial Network Youâve no doubt heard the near-constant…
August 31, 2016
How to Maximize the Value of Your Practice Before You Sell
How to Maximize the Value of Your Practice Before You Sell by Commonwealth Financial Network Over the last…
August 30, 2016
Is a Corporate Trustee Right for Your Clients?
Is a Corporate Trustee Right for Your Clients? by Commonwealth Financial Network Whether planning for continuity after a…
August 24, 2016
Finding the Right Retirement Plan Recordkeeper for Your Client
Finding the Right Retirement Plan Recordkeeper for Your Client by Commonwealth Financial Network Youâve probably heard that retirement…
August 23, 2016
Should You Hire a Chief Compliance Officer?
Should You Hire a Chief Compliance Officer? by Commonwealth Financial Network Compliance is a critical function in your…
August 17, 2016
FINRAâs Culture of Compliance: How Commonwealth Measures Up
FINRAâs Culture of Compliance: How Commonwealth Measures Up by Commonwealth Financial Network This year, FINRA is undertaking a…
August 16, 2016
Protecting Senior Clients from Elder Financial Abuse
Protecting Senior Clients from Elder Financial Abuse by Commonwealth Financial Network Working with elderly clients can present a…
August 10, 2016
A Guide to Teaching Financial Literacy to Your Clientsâ Children
A Guide to Teaching Financial Literacy to Your Clientsâ Children by Commonwealth Financial Network As a financial advisor,…
August 9, 2016
6 Ways Pokémon GO Is Changing How We Do Business
6 Ways PokĂ©mon GO Is Changing How We Do Business by Commonwealth Financial Network If you havenât heard…
August 4, 2016
When to Claim Social Security: Changing the Conversation
When to Claim Social Security: Changing the Conversation by Commonwealth Financial Network When the Bipartisan Budget Act of…
August 3, 2016
Spotlight on Social Security Rule Changes
Spotlight on Social Security Rule Changes by Commonwealth Financial Network The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 made significant…
August 2, 2016