Scott Hanson

Scott Hanson is co-founder of Allworth Financial, formerly Hanson McClain Advisors, a fee-based RIA with about $25 billion in AUM.

Scott Hanson
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Reduced fees are charitable handouts
NEWS OPINION JUN 11, 2024
Reduced fees are charitable handouts

'What surprises me is not what is negotiated for larger clients, but how little some advisors charge for smaller clients.'

Use tools to avoid hiring a team of mini-mes
NEWS OPINION JUN 03, 2024
Use tools to avoid hiring a team of mini-mes

A thriving organization, whether it’s a three-person team or large firm, is one made up with people who have complementary strengths and abilities.

The return of client events
NEWS OPINION MAY 08, 2024
The return of client events

Events are a great way to strengthen your bond with clients, and registrations and attendance have come roaring back.

Set solid expectations and boundaries with new clients
NEWS OPINION APR 26, 2024
Set solid expectations and boundaries with new clients

Taking the time to manage expectations and educate the client from day one will pave the way for better outcomes.

The undeniable value of niche advising
NEWS OPINION APR 09, 2024
The undeniable value of niche advising

If you want to grow your advisory practice, don't try to be all things to all people. Specialize in a few areas and build your own niche.

Dentistry, advising, and retiring without a succession plan
NEWS OPINION MAR 12, 2024
Dentistry, advising, and retiring without a succession plan

When an advisor quits abruptly, clients will do what they feel is in their best interests, and not their advisor’s.

How to hire new college grads and turn them into great advisors
NEWS OPINION FEB 28, 2024
How to hire new college grads and turn them into great advisors

Hiring workers fresh out of college doesn't come without challenges, but we've found that overcoming these challenges has been well worth it.

Don’t be in a rush to discount your fees
NEWS OPINION FEB 15, 2024
Don’t be in a rush to discount your fees

If an advisor greatly discounts or gives away his services, clients will discount that advice as well.

Block out time in your schedule for growth     
NEWS OPINION JAN 31, 2024
Block out time in your schedule for growth     

Successful advisors never lose their focus on growth and are consistent in their approach to finding new people to serve.

You owe your clients a succession plan
NEWS OPINION JAN 17, 2024
You owe your clients a succession plan

It still seems that most aging independent advisors don’t sell their practice or retire; instead, they simply reduce their workload and 'retire in place.'