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Millennials are currently the largest generation in today\u2019s workplace. Many of them are ambitious, tech-savvy and driven to succeed, making them possible assets to any organization. However, if your firm is struggling with attracting and retaining millennial advisors, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out on this rising talent pool.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In this article, we share what we believe to be a potentially winning strategy for retaining them by offering what they want\u2014while still keeping your business strong.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n As a broker-dealer firm, you’re tasked with providing multiple clients with the most personalized service possible. You want to deliver maximum reliable value by getting them the best investments <\/span>while<\/span><\/i> also providing the right amount of guidance. This can make meeting every clients\u2019 needs a balancing act (before you even factor in employee retention issues).<\/span><\/p>\n Nevertheless, getting millennial team members\u2019 buy-in is important to your future\u2014and that makes reconciling the needs of both vital. Without sacrificing the quality of your asset management and financial planning or neglecting client retention, you need to set clear expectations <\/span>for your team<\/strong> <\/span><\/a>and build a solid communications culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n You also need to give next-gen advisors opportunities to lead <\/span>and<\/span><\/i> provide flexible enough work hours to support a healthy work-life balance, at the same time. Walking this tightrope may sometimes feel like a tall, stress-inducing order. Additionally, as a smaller firm, if you lack the funds for a new full-time hire, there are days when it feels humanly impossible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n The upside is that you don\u2019t need to clone yourself to handle it all. We believe there is a solution that can help you cover all these bases well <\/span>without<\/span><\/i> sacrificing anywhere\u2014or even bringing another employee under your roof: an <\/span>outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO).<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n This executive can help by providing investment consulting and Reg-BI-compliant record keeping, both of which can free you up to better meet the needs of your clients and your team. However, you don\u2019t have to provide benefits, bonuses, or even a physical desk to work at: Their involvement is generally all virtual (e.g., through Zoom).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n At the same time, an OCIO <\/span>actually joins <\/span><\/i>your team. In other words, you can list their bio on your website\u2019s <\/span>About Us page.<\/a><\/strong> As a result, assuming you outsource a quality CIO, their accreditation, experience, and ongoing educational accomplishments can bring a great deal of prestige to your firm. Possible side effects of these additions can include improved retention of more-impressed clients and motivation to optimize your fees.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We cannot offer any more guarantees than you provide. However, there\u2019s <\/span>a lot<\/span><\/i> to be said for bringing an impressively-credentialed, well-experienced executive onto your team: Wise investors, particularly HNW individuals, often do their homework before committing to work with an advisor. When they see a powerhouse within your ranks, they could be more likely to sign on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A case could even be made that you should consider raising your AUM\u2014because HNW prospects impressed by your fiduciary OCIO\u2019s prestige will <\/span>expect<\/span><\/i> higher numbers. Again, this isn\u2019t a promise, but it\u2019s not exactly unheard of, either.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n An outsourced CIO can monitor the trades made by each assigned broker-dealer employee, helping to <\/span>ensure that your firm is compliant with Reg BI.<\/a><\/strong> The importance of meeting the SEC\u2019s regulations almost goes without saying. That\u2019s why an optimal OCIO will keep meticulous records to help you stay transparent and accountable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Increasing federal scrutiny<\/a><\/strong> means you never want to lack documentation proving your firm is completely above-board. Better-safe-than-sorry might be an old clich\u00e9, but the phrase\u2019s longevity suggests the wisdom still behind it, even today.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Today\u2019s market volatility is no secret: Investors are antsy, surrounded by gloomy news, looking for reassurance, and\u2014in some cases\u2014ready to blame their advisor for the inevitable effects of the economic weather. Put another way, a sizable chunk of the financial industry\u2019s clients may be switching advisors soon, if they haven\u2019t already.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Some will try to go it alone first\u2026 fail\u2026 <\/span>and then<\/span><\/i> seek a new RIA to work with, but you get the idea. There are two potential ramifications of this exodus:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Why be content with damage control when you might be onboarding new faces, as well? With nothing personal against your competitors, business is business. You\u2019ve got bills to pay of your own\u2014and if their losses can be your gains, that\u2019s a no-brainer.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Call in a reputable professional with the horsepower and experience to help you play your A-game: The right OCIO can utilize technology and data to support your decision-making. After all, <\/span>nobody<\/span><\/i> knows volatility like an executive who\u2019s managed various clients\u2019 investments through multiple seasons of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Outsourcing a fiduciary CIO makes sense monetarily, procedurally, <\/span>and accountably.<\/a><\/strong> You can focus on your clients, your business, and on your team. You can also keep a closer eye on the overall health of the firm as it grows.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Obviously, millennial advisors are an extremely important part of your business and the industry as a whole. As their needs change, it\u2019s increasingly important to make sure that your firm is ready to adapt and meet them. So, utilize tools and resources like a well-selected OCIO to help you stay competitive.<\/span><\/p>\n Cornerstone Portfolio Research<\/a><\/strong> is ready to partner- up and grow with you, adapting to help you meet the requirements of your independent broker-dealer firm and its clients for years to come. Our investment support is pain-free; carefully developed to reduce hassles and make things easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n We take pride in maintaining consistent transparency and accountability that you and your clients can rely on. <\/span>Contact us<\/a><\/strong> to learn more.<\/span><\/p>\nPlease explore with us below:<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Keep Your Balance<\/b><\/h2>\n
Could the Right OCIO Help You Succeed Amid Increasing Competition?\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/h3>\n
Leverage the Advantage<\/b><\/h2>\n
Records of Excellence<\/b><\/h2>\n
Experienced Insight<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Make It Happen\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n