Advisor Group Commences Annual ConnectED Conference, Bringing Together Thousands of Financial Advisors and Industry Leaders

PHOENIX, Oct. 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Advisor Group, one of the nation's largest networks of independent financial advisory firms, comprised of FSC Securities Corporation, Royal Alliance Associates, SagePoint Financial and Woodbury Financial, today announced the commencement of its national ConnectED 2017 conference for affiliated financial advisors. Taking place from October 19th – 22nd at the Orlando World Center Marriott in Orlando, FL, and developed around the theme "Our Time is Now," the event will feature announcements regarding major platform launches, coupled with a comprehensive slate of sessions on timely industry topics for more than 2,500 attendees.

Advisor Group President and CEO, Jamie Price, said, "We are at an inflection point in our industry, characterized by evolving regulations, rising client expectations and rapidly emerging technologies. The ConnectED conference is an opportunity for our advisors to gather and engage with thought leaders from across Advisor Group, industry experts, and other successful advisors to discuss ways to capitalize on this disruption and create an industry-leading service experience for clients. This year's conference theme, 'Our Time is Now,' underscores our confidence in advisors and their ability to reach new levels of success in the years to come, as well as our commitment to being in their corner every step of the way."

ConnectED 2017 will feature more than 125 breakout sessions on key topics including the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule, financial planning and wealth management strategies, connecting with the next generation and supporting overall diversity in the financial advice industry. Sessions will be delivered by Advisor Group home office executives, sponsor partners and other notable industry thought leaders. Attendees will also have access to robust continuing education opportunities, and personalized consultations to help them leverage technology to grow their practices and become more efficient.

Key speakers and presenters at ConnectED 2017 include Alan Mulally, the transformational former President of Ford Motor Company, who will deliver a timely address on leadership during a time of industry change. Additional highlights will include an Economic Review panel discussion moderated by prominent business journalist and anchor Neil Cavuto of Fox News and Fox Business Network.

In light of recent natural disasters, ConnectED 2017 will also provide a forum for Advisor Group advisors, home office staff, sponsor partners and others to contribute to relief efforts for areas impacted by the recent series of hurricanes in Houston, Louisiana, Florida, and Puerto Rico, as well as the wild fires in California. Many members of the Advisor Group community live in these affected areas. In addition to aiding those impacted colleagues, Advisor Group is proud to partner with the American Red Cross to establish a direct means of providing tangible support to the recovery efforts. To donate, conference attendees and others are encouraged to visit the Advisor Group / Red Cross website at www.advisorgroup.com/donate.  

Jamie Price added, "The recent events have had a direct and profound effect on the Advisor Group community, as well as countless more families across the nation. We share the extreme sadness of those who have lost so much, and find inspiration in those who have risen to the occasion to give aid and comfort. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all those who have been affected, and we are committed to supporting the recovery of these communities in distress."

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About Advisor Group
Advisor Group, Inc. is one of the nation's largest networks of independent financial advisors serving over 5,000 advisors and overseeing approximately $190 billion in client assets. Headquartered in Phoenix, AZ, the firm is mission-driven to support the heroic role that advisors can play in the lives of their clients, offering securities and investment advisory services through its subsidiaries FSC Securities Corp., Royal Alliance Associates Inc., SagePoint Financial Inc. and Woodbury Financial Services Inc, as broker/dealers, registered investment advisors and members of FINRA and SIPC. Cultivating a spirit of entrepreneurship and independence, Advisor Group champions the enduring value of financial advisors and is committed to being in their corner every step of the way.

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