August 1, 2025 | Issue 5-25

Hello friends!


Hello friends! I hope that your summer is going well and that you’ve had time to enjoy family, friends and relaxation. I have just returned from Connect2Peers in Orlando, and enjoyed seeing many of you there. We got to spend time with many advisors who are bringing in next generation team members. We brought our own next gen team members who are returning with energy and enthusiasm after networking, socializing and hearing new ideas. It’s exciting to be around these practices who are growing and focusing on succession and continuity. We have a great new generation of advisors joining our industry.


Many advisors and their teams are jumping into Jump AI. It is the most quickly adopted technology in Cetera’s history. We are starting our own implementation of this AI notetaker and are excited about its ability to create efficiencies, expand documentation, and automate meeting prep and meeting follow up. 

I would encourage you to take a look at it.


Another great idea to consider is a webinar (or seminar) focusing on the new tax bill. This is a great way to get in front of existing and new clients to let them know how the new bill will, and won’t, impact them.  Not a lot of industry peers are talking about it. Take this opportunity to be a voice in an otherwise very quiet landscape. 


Lastly, I just want to say how much we appreciate you and enjoy working with you. We love the Prosperity Network community and we are all better together. Please lean on us at any time to help you with problem solving, collaborate on business building ideas, or explore a new idea. We’re happy to be a resource for you!


Warm regards,

Angela

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OSJ Audit Recap


The Prosperity Network OSJ had our annual audit in May 2025. The audit lasted two weeks and included a team of 5 auditors. The OSJ responded to 807 requests for information from the audit team. There were only 6 audit findings for the OSJ.


We continue to have exceptional audit results annually for OSJ offices of our size and volume. We appreciate all that our members do to remain compliant throughout the year. Your responsiveness and dedication to compliance contributed greatly to our continued excellent annual OSJ audit results.

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Gift and Gift Log Guidance


All associated persons (non-registered and registered persons) must submit and log gifts given or received from clients, prospective clients, or sponsors on the Pinpoint Gift Log. 

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Next Generation PFP Programs:



Ideas to Bring the Next Generation to Your Independent Advisory Office to Enhance Long-Term Value of Your Business!

Congratulations to Prosperity Network of Advisors member, Kelly Arias, on her recent article about financial stress during divorce in the Kansas City Star! If you missed it, we've captured the article in a PDF - without the ads and video links - for you HERE.

Do You Know About the Cetera Life Events Team?


Cetera has a specialized team that provides support for complex processes. To learn more about the Cetera Life Events Team's areas of expertise and view process examples, click on the button below.

FINRA Rules and Policies - Do They Really Matter?

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July 2025 FINRA Real-World Discipline Examples


If you ever wonder whether all the rules and policies really matter, they DO! Let's look at some recent FINRA enforcement cases. 

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