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Advisors have options, and good tech can help move the needle for firms that are trying to attract talent. Our, CEO Nate Lenz, weighed in on how independent firms have the advantage of being nimble when it comes to advisor tech. Read his full thoughts in InvestmentNews! https://lnkd.in/eQcjbmj5

🏢 The Challenge: Large Corporations Acquiring Local IT Providers In recent years, we’ve witnessed a trend where large corporations are acquiring local IT providers. While this consolidation can lead to synergies and economies of scale, it also challenges small businesses. Let’s explore both sides of the coin: Challenges for Small Businesses: Loss of Personalized Service: Local IT providers often offer personalized service and support tailored to the unique needs of small businesses. When acquired by a large corporation, that personal touch may diminish, affecting responsiveness and understanding of local nuances. Resource Constraints: Small local firms operate with limited resources compared to their corporate counterparts. Funding, workforce, and technological capabilities may be constrained, impacting their ability to innovate and adapt. Risk of Disruption: Acquisitions can lead to changes in leadership, processes, and culture. Small businesses may face disruptions during the transition, affecting their day-to-day operations and client relationships. Benefits of Staying Local: Personalized Attention: Local IT firms understand the specific challenges faced by businesses in their community. They provide hands-on support, building strong relationships with clients. Coeus Consulting, for instance, excels in tailoring solutions to meet individual business needs. Agility and Nimbleness: Smaller firms can pivot quickly, adapting to market changes and emerging technologies. Their agility allows them to address client needs promptly and stay ahead of the curve. Community Impact: Supporting local businesses contributes to the overall economic health of the community. When you work with a local IT provider, you invest in your neighborhood’s growth. 🤝 Conclusion: Finding the Right Balance While large corporations bring scale and stability, small local IT firms offer personalized attention and agility. As businesses evaluate their IT partnerships, striking a balance that aligns with their unique requirements is essential. Coeus Consulting exemplifies the best of both worlds, combining local expertise with innovative solutions. 🔗 Learn more about Coeus Consulting: www.coe.us #IT #LocalBusiness #CoeusConsulting #SmallBusiness #Technology

Looking across Asia and beyond, family offices seem to be at a crossroads – grappling with key IT decisions on what to build or buy and what to insource or outsource, against a backdrop of increasing IT cost, complexity and management of risk. Imagine a world where technology infrastructure within family offices provides: • Real-time, consolidated reporting across both private and public market assets • Automation and connectivity with key custodians and service providers • Access to bespoke and unique investments including RE, funds and co-investments • Future forward technology to analyze risk, while leveraging AI to transform the experience for managing family offices with key stakeholders Berkshire Global Advisors' Sector Specialist Advisor, Peter Golovsky, recently co-authored a white paper on key considerations for Family Office Technology & Platforms. Read the report and learn how strategic differentiation comes from a platform that is open architecture at all levels, not just across investment solutions and fiduciary, but also data management, automation and IT connectivity. https://lnkd.in/gw3u42-u And to explore wealth management opportunities in the APAC region please contact Nelson Lam, Berkshire’s APAC leadership. #familyoffices #wealthmanagement #multifamilyoffice #singlefamilyoffice #familybusiness #wealthtransfer #Technology 

Explore our CEO's latest blog post on the rise of independent executive advisors. Discover fresh perspectives on this growing necessity here: https://lnkd.in/dcGZZJ5W #ExecutiveAdvisor #BusinessNeed #ExecutiveOption

Had an incredible session in Dallas this week with high-powered practices at Ameriprise! These advisors are leveraging the Ultimate Advisor Partnership to help add new advisors to their firms. The Ameriprise culture facilitates meaningful dialogue that generates a best-of-breed approach to building a winning business strategy. #Ameriprise #UltimateAdvisorPartnership #BusinessStrategy #FinancialAdvisors

A Business Ecosystem undertaking requires well-reasoned thinking and demonstration, step by step, finding the necessary resources, commitment to change, and willingness to experiment and explore. There comes a time when you do have to cross the chasm, and I think it is now #ecosystems #businessecosystems #collaboration #innovation #partnerecosystems.

Operations has become a strategic asset for family office in meeting the growing challenges firms face. In this blog we dig into recent industry survey results on how family offices are (or are not) embracing change. Read our latest insights operational efficiency: https://lnkd.in/gDeysPkE #FamilyOffice #WealthTech

How far along is your company in mastering the digital shift: #endtoend #transformation delivery. The global practice at Renoir Consulting has created and implemented bespoke #digitaltransformations for the top firms in most major industries. Talk to the #digitaltransformation team at Renoir about your firm's needs. Contact us on https://lnkd.in/gyEJU8JR #managementconsultancy #operationalexcellence #revenuegrowth #costoptimisation #digitaltransformationstrategy Krishna Paupamah Kevin McCartney Max Ferrin

How can we unlock the potential capacity and capabilities of the public sector? Our new paper reveals four key areas for action: 1. Improving collaboration 2. Harnessing the power of technology and data 3. Developing agile career paths 4. Attracting and retaining top talent Discover more insights from our ongoing research programme exploring the potential to reimagine the architecture of government in the UK: https://pwc.to/3S4VkdB #FutureOfGov #PublicSector #Government

In a world where change is the only constant, understanding the depth of Business Architecture has never been more crucial. 💡 Our latest piece sheds light on the often-overlooked capability awareness gap in organizations and its potential to make or break transformation efforts meant to enhance service delivery and community impact. Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/g67jRfbJ #BusinessArchitecture #StrategicAlignment #Innovation #PublicSector #SocialImpact