--- title: Join Vanderbilt | Financial Advisors (2) description: Financial Advisors | (2) --- [![Logo-nav-for-web](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/Logo-nav-for-web.jpg?width=150&name=Logo-nav-for-web.jpg)](http://joinvanderbilt.com/) - [Home](http://joinvanderbilt.com/) - [About Us](http://joinvanderbilt.com/letter-from-our-ceo/) - [Welcome from our CEO](http://joinvanderbilt.com/letter-from-our-ceo/) - [Unique Culture](http://joinvanderbilt.com/unique-culture/) - [Meet Our Team](http://joinvanderbilt.com/meet-our-team/) - [Sustainable Wealth Management Firm](http://joinvanderbilt.com/sustainable-broker-dealer/) - [Our Services](http://joinvanderbilt.com/impact-investments/) - [Impact Investing](https://joinvanderbilt.com/impact-investments/) - [Investments Services](http://joinvanderbilt.com/investment/) - [Insurance](http://joinvanderbilt.com/insurance-services/) - [Advisory Services](http://joinvanderbilt.com/advisory-services-2/) - [Technology Platform](http://joinvanderbilt.com/tech-suite/) - [Join Us](http://joinvanderbilt.com/why-vanderbilt-independent-broker-dealer/) - [Why Vanderbilt](http://joinvanderbilt.com/why-vanderbilt-independent-broker-dealer/) - [Transition Process](http://joinvanderbilt.com/transition/) - [Timeline](http://joinvanderbilt.com/in-the-news/) - [Resources](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com) - [Blog](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com) - [Videos](http://joinvanderbilt.com/videos/) - [In The Press](https://joinvanderbilt.com/in-the-press/) - [Contact Us](https://joinvanderbilt.com/contact-us/) # Join Vanderbilt Blog ## [2023 VFG Year In Review](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/2023-vfg-year-in-review) Posted by [Jerry McNulty](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/jerry-mcnulty) on 2/29/24, 3:48 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/Town%20Hall%20Thumbnail.png)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/2023-vfg-year-in-review) | Dear Advisors, Field Support, and VFG Team, | | --- | [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/2023-vfg-year-in-review) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/2023-vfg-year-in-review#comments-listing) Topics: [Financial Advisors](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisors), [woodbury broker dealer](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/woodbury-broker-dealer), [woodbury financial services](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/woodbury-financial-services), [Financial Advising](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advising), [Financial Technology](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-technology), [ESG](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/esg), [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/vanderbilt-financial-group), [finance](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/finance), [Compliance](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/compliance) ## [Advisor Spotlight: Dr. Nicole B. Simpson, CFP®](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/advisor-spotlight-dr.-nicole-b.-simpson-cfp) Posted by [Jerry McNulty](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/jerry-mcnulty) on 12/29/23, 3:01 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/shdfsjhd.png)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/advisor-spotlight-dr.-nicole-b.-simpson-cfp) {% module\_block module "widget\_451f6a74-86cc-48f6-8895-cc4c731b37c0" %}{% module\_attribute "child\_css" is\_json="true" %}null{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "css" is\_json="true" %}null{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "label" is\_json="true" %}null{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "module\_id" is\_json="true" %}98459521332{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "schema\_version" is\_json="true" %}2{% end\_module\_attribute %}{% module\_attribute "slides" is\_json="true" %}{% raw %}\[{"img":{"src":"https://562242.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/562242/Header2%20NBS.png","alt":"Header2 NBS","width":750,"height":300},"caption":" \\n \\n   \\n \\n \\n [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/advisor-spotlight-dr.-nicole-b.-simpson-cfp) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/advisor-spotlight-dr.-nicole-b.-simpson-cfp#comments-listing) Topics: [Financial Advisors](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisors), [Financial Advising](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advising), [Broker Dealer](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/broker-dealer), [Independent Financial Advisor](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/independent-financial-advisor), [Business Building](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/business-building), [Client Relationships](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/client-relationships), [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/vanderbilt-financial-group), [The Advisor Spotlight](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/the-advisor-spotlight), [women in finance](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/women-in-finance), [finance](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/finance) ## [Preparing For 2024: 5 Things Financial Professionals Should Do Before the New Year](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/preparing-for-2024-5-things-financial-professionals-should-do-before-the-new-year) Posted by [Jerry McNulty](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/jerry-mcnulty) on 12/1/23, 3:03 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/checklist.png)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/preparing-for-2024-5-things-financial-professionals-should-do-before-the-new-year) With 2024 fast approaching, there is plenty to be done before the end of the year. This is why Vanderbilt wanted to provide a checklist of things all financial professionals should do before January 1. These 5 things can be beneficial in getting off on the right foot in 2024 and help with making it a successful year for you, your team, and your clients.  [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/preparing-for-2024-5-things-financial-professionals-should-do-before-the-new-year) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/preparing-for-2024-5-things-financial-professionals-should-do-before-the-new-year#comments-listing) Topics: [LinkedIn](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/linkedin), [Financial Advisors](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisors), [Financial Advising](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advising), [Broker Dealer](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/broker-dealer), [Financial Technology](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-technology), [Independent Financial Advisor](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/independent-financial-advisor), [Business Building](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/business-building), [Cybersecurity](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/cybersecurity), [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/vanderbilt-financial-group), [Marketing](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/marketing), [finance](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/finance), [Holiday](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/holiday), [Advisor Tools](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/advisor-tools), [New Year](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/new-year) ## [10 Best Cybersecurity Practices for Financial Professionals](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/10-best-cyber-security-practices-for-financial-advisors) Posted by [Jerry McNulty](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/jerry-mcnulty) on 10/30/23, 4:57 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/cybersecurity-1.png)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/10-best-cyber-security-practices-for-financial-advisors) As we continue to navigate an increasingly interconnected world, it is crucial that we remain vigilant in safeguarding our sensitive data and information and in protecting a financial professional's own and client data from potential threats. Cybersecurity is a responsibility, and each financial professional must do everything they can to maintain the security, integrity, and confidentiality of their client's data. [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/10-best-cyber-security-practices-for-financial-advisors) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/10-best-cyber-security-practices-for-financial-advisors#comments-listing) Topics: [Financial Advisors](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisors), [Financial Technology](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-technology), [Cybersecurity](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/cybersecurity), [phishing](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/phishing), [Financial Fraud](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-fraud), [finance](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/finance), [infographic](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/infographic) ## [Vanderbilt Big Changes: Providing Our Advisors the Tools for Success](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/new-tools-vanderbilt) Posted by [Jerry McNulty](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/author/jerry-mcnulty) on 8/23/23, 2:39 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/hubfs/Blog%20Feature%20Image-3.png)](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/new-tools-vanderbilt) | At Vanderbilt, we believe that our Advisors can only go as far as their tools let them. Throughout the month we have rolled out a variety of tools and programs that we believe will benefit our Advisors and in turn their clients. Below you will be able to see, in detail, the programs we have enacted throughout August and what each program brings to our Advisor community. **ADVISOR CONCIERGE DEDICATED LINE TO OPERATIONS - AUGUST 1ST** - This line is answered by Operations Specialists with the intent of answering questions posed. Any question that requires additional expertise will be transferred to the Subject Matter Expert (SME). - We aim to reduce voicemails and answer questions as quickly and efficiently as possible. - This service is available from 9 am-5 pm EST, Monday-Friday (excluding days in which the office is closed). **OPERATIONS TEXT CAPABILITIES - AUGUST 8TH** - Texting capabilities are available for general communications to and from operations. - Calling this number will automatically forward you to one of our Operations Specialists through the Advisor Concierge line. **EXTENDED HOURS - AUGUST 22ND** - **Both an Operations Specialist & Operations Principal** are now available Monday – Friday, 5:00 pm - 12:00 am ET - Phone support for advisor questions - Email support for Review/Responding to Operations Fresh Desk tickets - Pre-screening of Docupace work items - Building new accounts in Wealthscape - A **Compliance** **Principal** are now available Monday – Friday, 5:00 pm - 12:00 am ET - Advertising and Marketing Review Requests - Email support for Review/Responding to Compliance Fresh Desk tickets We believe the additions of these tools and services will result in a better overall experience for our Advisors and in turn their clients. This is just the beginning as we are constantly looking to make changes and enhancements to the systems we have in place. Through the remainder of 2023 and beyond we hope to bring additional improvements to help in our Advisor's success. | | --- | [Read More](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/new-tools-vanderbilt) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/new-tools-vanderbilt#comments-listing) Topics: [Financial Advisors](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisors), [Broker Dealer](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/broker-dealer), [independent broker dealer](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/independent-broker-dealer), [Vanderbilt Financial Group](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/vanderbilt-financial-group), [Compliance](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/compliance), [Advisor Tools](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/advisor-tools), [Operations](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/operations) [Previous](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisors/page/1) [All posts](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/all) [Next](https://blog.joinvanderbilt.com/topic/financial-advisors/page/3) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Recent Posts Copyright 2015 - All Rights Reserved - Vanderbilt Financial Group 125 Froehlich Farm Blvd, Woodbury, NY 11797 | Phone: [631.845.5100](tel:6318455100) Vanderbilt Financial Group is the marketing name for Vanderbilt Securities, LLC and its affiliates. 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