When you go independent, a lot of advisors think this means giving up the support they’re used to. But soon they realize that they’re part of a larger community, one that’s often centered around the technology they’ve chosen to use.

I just returned from the Laserfiche Institute Conference, where nearly 1,000 customers, resellers and staff gathered together for three days of sessions and hands-on labs. This is my third conference, and again I was struck by the sense of community. People who had never met each other before took the time to share ideas for increasing efficiency and profitability. There’s a real sense of support, and I know that attendees learn so much from talking to other advisors who are – or were – in the same situation.
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