Years ago, I had an amazing epiphany about financial advisors and the essence of team building in wealth management, “No financial advisor makes it to high seven figures without a team.” And further, “A financial advisor and one assistant don’t make a team. The minimum team size is advisor, assistant, and part-time computer operator…
In the ever-evolving landscape of the financial services industry, one truth has become self-evident: social media is not just a playground for personal exchanges anymore—it’s a pivotal battleground for the hearts and minds of prospective clients. As financial advisors, it’s time to embrace this digital shift with open arms and astute strategies.
Navigating the world of LinkedIn can be quite an adventure for financial advisors. Think of it as your digital playground, where connections, influencers, and prospects mingle. It’s not just about throwing your name out there; it’s about crafting a presence that resonates with LinkedIn users, turning your profile into a lead generation powerhouse…
One of the monumental challenges advisors face in this business is making enough time for clients, prospects, administrative functions, and everything else that needs to get done. So, without any doubt, an advisor’s most valuable resource is their time. As an advisor, your time is worth $25 a minute. (Yes, you read that right…
Do you ever find yourself pondering what differentiates an average financial advisor from a true industry authority? It isn’t just their experience, years in the field, or a long list of clientele. It’s where they focus their efforts: their niche. Today, we are going to pull back the curtain on a secret weapon that many top-performing advisors have in their arsenal: Niche Specialization…
Let’s talk about how content marketing is a game-changer for you, the financial advisor, in this always-online world. Think of it this way: it’s not enough to just show up online; you’ve got to stand out, make a real connection with your audience, and be that go-to person for trusted financial advice. For you, mastering content marketing isn’t just a good idea—it’s essential…
Remember when marketing was all about print ads, direct mail, and cold calls? Some of these traditional marketing techniques are still effective to this day. Personalized letters, in particular, are one of the highest ROI channels we’ve seen for financial professionals to date. That said, a lot of these methods are only usable in very specific cases now – they’re not as effective for many reasons…
Building your client base is a process that never ends. Even if you have a full roster at the moment and are fully satisfied with the clients you’re serving, you still need to do prospecting to grow your advisory practice.
The best time to prospect is when you don’t need to. Growing your client base doesn’t only result in revenue growth, it’s also proof of your expertise…
Client acquisition is not easy in any industry. But financial advisory might be one of the hardest industries to get new clients through the door. For most products, even when you sell courses, guides, or books related to finance, there is a low risk even when the product doesn’t work for you…
You’re worth at least $1500 an hour as a financial advisor. When you’re doing the high value tasks your clients come to you for, that is. At the same time, you won’t be able to grow your practice without the busy work that’s necessary to acquire and retain clients…
