Advisors Ahead and Peak Advisor Alliance Announce Strategic Partnership

NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Advisors Ahead, a program that bridges college students and recent graduates aspiring to become financial advisers with brokerage and advisory firms, and Peak Advisor Alliance, a leading financial advisor coaching and resources program, announced a strategic partnership to provide a better start for the next generation of financial advisors. 

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"Advisors Ahead has created an innovative roadmap between university students and financial services firms, helping existing advisors grow their practices with new associate financial advisors," said Ron Carson, Founder and CEO of Peak Advisor Alliance.  "Peak Advisor Alliance offers advisors in all stages of their practice guidance through expert coaching, robust content, and a passionate community of elite advisors. Collectively, our two firms hope to provide insight and resources to new Financial Advisors to accelerate their professional development and provide leverage to existing successful financial advisors.  The partnership addresses a growing need for new advisors to join the industry, gain experience, and fill the shoes of their predecessors," Carson said.

"We're very excited to collaborate with Peak Advisor Alliance to help future financial advisors connect with a network of current advisors, as well as to provide access to important content and research on financial topics," said Craig Pfeiffer, Founder and CEO of Advisors Ahead.  "Peak Advisor Alliance provides a strong foundation for those just starting advisory careers; the Peak programs will help them be more valuable to their new firm," Pfeiffer said.

"Advisors entering the profession today will need more guidance than ever from those who have built successful practices. As one of the leading coaching and consulting firms in the industry, it's our responsibility to prepare them for the future and help ensure veteran advisors have a plan for hiring new talent to take over the business," Carson said.

About Advisors Ahead:

Advisors Ahead, committed to the next generation of Financial Advisors, has developed an innovative bridge between university students and all types of financial services firms.  Their mission is to increase the professionalism of Financial Advisors, and improve the experience of their clients.  The Advisors Ahead Internship and Resident Programs help existing Financial Advisors grow their practices with new Associate Financial Advisors.  The Advisors Ahead Preparatory Program supplements University curriculums with development of interpersonal skills, relationship dynamics, industry content and mentoring.  This complete solution from sourcing, selection and onboarding through professional development provides significant leverage to existing Financial Advisors, allowing them to focus on their clients and their business. Learn more at www.advisorsahead.com.

About Peak Advisor Alliance:

Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Peak Advisor Alliance is the country's largest financial advisor coaching and resources program. Based on the experience of $15 million, 21-time, #1 producer, Ron Carson, Peak Advisor Alliance helps financial advisors build more profitable businesses, provide better client service, and live a principled and fulfilled life. Peak Advisor Alliance members receive one-on-one and group coaching support, various resources, strategies, systems, and tools, and participation in an unparalleled community of top advisors. For more information please visit www.peakadvisoralliance.com.

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