Tony Robbins gets advisers talking at the 2014 MarketCounsel Summit

Independent advisers get a dose of inspiration as Tony Robbins continues to champion their cause
DEC 10, 2014
Tony Robbins brought his message championing independent advisers and a fiduciary standard on the road, taking the stage at the 2014 MarketCounsel Summit in Las Vegas, Nevada. His comments got advisers talking on Twitter, and we've pulled together a collection of the top tweets about Mr. Robbins' turn in the spotlight at MarketCounsel. Scroll down for the highlights, and you can also follow along with the rest of the social conversation at the 2014 MarketCounsel Summit here.

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