Advisers cautioned on over-promising dealer groups

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2 October 2013
| By Milana Pokrajac |
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Financial advisers looking to join a dealer group need to make sure those groups can and will deliver on their promises, according to My Dealer Group founder Anne Fuchs.

Fuchs, who is in the business of matching advisers with dealer groups, said she had often seen licensees promise the world to incoming advisers at the recruitment stage — only to dramatically under-deliver once the contract is signed.

"Promises of referral sources, lead generation and acquisition opportunities are the most common, with some dealer groups using these as lures to encourage advisers under the age of 45, who really need to grow their businesses," Fuchs said.

"Although the offer of these opportunities is often on the table at recruitment, advisers won't have access to material supporting the offer before they buy a ticket to the game — ie, sign the contract."

Before signing any agreement, advisers need to make sure that what they are promised would actually be delivered, Fuchs said.

Requesting meetings with prospective referral sources and a full review of any books of clients the dealer groups would offer for purchase could be some of the ways to avoid disappointment, she added.

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