5 Foolproof Tactics for a Successful CRM Implementation

“What I found over the years is the most important thing is for a team to come together over a compelling vision, a comprehensive strategy for achieving that vision, and then a relentless implementation plan.” — Alan Mulally, Former CEO Boeing, Former CEO Ford Motor Company I was fortunate to hear Alan Mulally speak earlier […]
3 Updates to Tamarac Integration Partners that RIA’s Will Love

I’m writing this post from seat 29C on a United flight from Newark to Los Angeles where I’ll be attending this year’s T3 Advisor Conference. The ability to stay productive almost 24/7 is both a boon and bane. Advances in technology provide me with wifi access at 35,000 feet, but also piles on the pressure […]
Redtail vs Salesforce FSC: Which is the best CRM for Financial Advisors?

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software that is fully-integrated into a firm’s infrastructure can be an incredibly powerful tool. It is just one of a wide array of financial technology (fintech) tools that have been engaged in a technological arms race for advisors trying to stay abreast of their competition as well as the expectations of increasingly tech-savvy clients. With […]
Envestnet Advisor Summit 2015 Fast Twitter Recap – Day 1

I’m here is sunny Chicago, enjoying the unusually nice weather, deep dish pizza and Goose Island beer, while attending the Envestnet Advisor Summit 2015. This is a quick overview of some of the key information presented during the first day of conference. Follow us on Twitter to get live updates from the next two days […]
Which CRM is Right for You? Envestnet|Tamarac’s Advisor CRM

Some of the most popular posts on this blog come from two series of articles: Which Portfolio Rebalancing Software is Right for You? and Which Financial Planning Software is Right For You? Adding to this trend, I’m launching a new series called, Which CRM Software is Right for You? In it, I will be reviewing Customer Relationship […]
5 Ways a Web Portal Can Excite Your Clients

This is a summary of part of a panel discussion from the Tools and Technology Today (T3) Conference that took place February 11-13, 2013 in Miami, FL. The original subject of the panel was Advent/BlackDiamond integration, but it morphed into more of a discussion of how firms are leveraging their CRM systems to become the […]