Commonwealth Financial Network is starting a coaching program for next-generation advisors, offering peer collaboration and guidance for those aiming to boost the sizes of their practices. Carson Group has topped $20 billion in client assets. About 1,000 advisors affiliated with Cetera Financial Group brokerages are taking advantage of the firm’s offer to assess their growth capabilities. Advisor Group held its 15th Annual W Forum Conference, featuring presentations by advisors named W Forum Visionaries. And three states have become the first to adopt the North American Securities Administrators Association model rule for continuing education requirements among investment advisors
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