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    How to approach ‘A Fine Mess’ of a tax code before Trump reform

    Following the failed attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act, President Trump signaled that his next big effort would be to reform the tax code. But a few weeks later, he said an overhaul of the tax code would be pushed back so another attempt to repeal Obamacare would be a priority.
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    Closing the deal: first meeting must-do’s

    Contributed by Joe Elsasser, CFP® president of Covisum You've done it. You've created a business and marketing plan. You've promoted your seminar, successfully filling the room with the right audience. Several potential clients have reached out to you to follow up and create retirement plans for them. Success! But, wait. How will you close the deal? Preparing for your initial meeting with a prospect is critical. We break it down into easy steps.
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    How to Generate the Right Leads for Your Financial Planning Practice

    Recently, we talked about how to create a strategic financial advisor marketing plan. Now, let's build on that.
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    Covisum™ acquires PrairieSmarts’ risk technology to expand its suite of retirement planning tools

    With Covisum’s newest technology acquisition, you’ll be able to estimate a client’s portfolio risk, show them in a concise report and help their bottom line. Covisum has acquired a powerful risk management platform called SmartRisk — a move that expands its suite of retirement planning tools and moves it closer to unveiling a singular web-based platform later this year.
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    Advisor Perspectives Article

    New tools to prove you acted as a fiduciary Bob Veres recently conducted a review of SmartRisk Pro, one of the risk tools Covisum recently acquired through PrairieSmarts.
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    Covisum Acquires PrairieSmarts’ risk tools to bring enhanced suite of retirement planning tools

    PrairieSmarts’ risk and compliance tools to join Covisum’s line up of Social Security Timing and Tax Clarity solutions for financial professionals.
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    Marketing Strategy for Financial Advisors

    Reaching out to new customers and growing your client base is a challenge in any industry. Retirement planning is no exception. Clients are looking for a long-term relationship with a trusted advisor, which means your marketing strategy needs to communicate a sense of trust and expertise right away when you have your audience’s attention. One of the most important aspects of a marketing strategy is a business strategy. In order to maximize your success, I recommend basing your marketing plan off of your business plan.
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