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Joni Youngwirth

Joni is managing principal of practice management at Commonwealth Financial Network. She Tweets at: @jyoungwirth

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3 missteps that could stunt financial advisers’ growth

In some cases, thoughtfulness is more important than quick actions when you're looking to expand.

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Presidential election sparks awareness of gender issues

Women are not only underrepresented in the industry, they earn less than men do.

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The long-term effect of lifestyle-friendly advisory practices

The desire to attain work-life balance is nothing new, but this trend brings both good news and bad news for our industry.

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How advisers can best deal with the death of a client

Here's what you should think about when putting together your practice's own bereavement plan.

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Irrational business decisions advisers don’t even know they’re making

Studying the decisions you make as a business owner can have a significant impact on your firm's bottom line.

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It’s time to make way for next-gen

Boomer advisers must assure successors a future, or they won't stick around to help you cash out

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Best practices for developing a new adviser

Consider your new associate adviser an investment to be tenderly grown over time.

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What boomer advisers should do when their successors get impatient

Don't be surprised if young advisers move on to a new opportunity when they are not given a chance to spread their wings.

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Solo adviser or ensemble practice?

Solo advisers make up over half the industry — and are likely here to stay. Still, their ranks…

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Have founderitis? Learn to let go

It's hard, but you have to let your successor make decisions and step up into the leadership role.