Advisers are harnessing Internet for social networking

They aim to attract clients, develop relationships with other professionals

A legion of intrepid financial advisers are twittering, linking in and in many other ways harnessing the power of the Internet to network socially in a bid to expand their practices.

They are making use of social-networking websites to attract clients, to develop relationships with accountants, attorneys and other advisers, and also to display their expertise.

For example, advisers' responses to questions that are posted on the LinkedIn site can be read by thousands of members who can in turn contact them for more information...

Investment News: Advisers are harnessing Internet for social networking