Kristine McManus

Kristine McManus serves as chief advisor growth officer at Commonwealth Financial Network.

Kristine McManus
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Kick-start the new year with these four financial resolution topics
NEWS OPINION JAN 10, 2025
Kick-start the new year with these four financial resolution topics

With people looking forward to fresh starts and new goals in 2025, it's a prime opportunity for advisors to share their expertise on some popular themes.

New year, new ways to track success
NEWS OPINION DEC 18, 2024
New year, new ways to track success

From AUM growth to client retention, acquisition, and NIGO rates, it takes a clear-eyed look at the past year's record for advisors to set smart 2025 goals.

The power of cultivating personal connections
NEWS OPINION NOV 22, 2024
The power of cultivating personal connections

Relationships are key to our business but advisors are often slow to engage in specific activities designed to foster them.

How advisors can fuel growth with client communication
NEWS OPINION OCT 24, 2024
How advisors can fuel growth with client communication

Having a well-defined marketing plan can help focus their strategies and tactics – but that's just the start.

Back to school means back to basics with referrals
NEWS OPINION SEP 19, 2024
Back to school means back to basics with referrals

If you aren’t actively discussing referrals at every meeting, it’s time to make a change.

Three things to get right to attract HNW clients
NEWS OPINION AUG 19, 2024
Three things to get right to attract HNW clients

Moving upstream and gaining more decamillionaires requires a different value proposition compared to simply running a successful wealth management firm.

Four ways to develop and retain relationship capital
NEWS OPINION JUL 16, 2024
Four ways to develop and retain relationship capital

Reap the benefits of paying careful attention to what's important to your clients.

Four ways to recharge your growth plan this summer
NEWS OPINION JUN 11, 2024
Four ways to recharge your growth plan this summer

Take advantage of the slower pace to deepen valuable client connections.

Bring your authentic self to your clients
NEWS OPINION MAY 09, 2024
Bring your authentic self to your clients

Be yourself and embrace what makes you unique - that's what clients are looking for.

Ways to network better with CPAs
NEWS OPINION APR 08, 2024
Ways to network better with CPAs

A study found that after firms' current clients, accountants provide the most referrals, contributing almost 11 percent of a firm's new prospects.