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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Prospecting is the best marketing
NEWS OPINION MAR 02, 2021
Prospecting is the best marketing

It’s hard work, but if an adviser is serious about growing, the best approach is good old-fashioned prospecting.

Lots of choices for advisers looking to sell
NEWS OPINION FEB 17, 2021
Lots of choices for advisers looking to sell

The approaches of the different types of buyers vary, so it’s essential to know how they approach the process.

Communicating for the good of your clients
NEWS OPINION FEB 02, 2021
Communicating for the good of your clients

Have systems in place so that clients experience a personal connection on a regular basis. This includes reminders to call or email them simply to touch base and let them know you’re thinking of them.

Preparing clients for the next bear market
NEWS OPINION JAN 20, 2021
Preparing clients for the next bear market

The greatest value we add as financial advisers is keeping clients from making mistakes from which they cannot recover.

Strategic delegating is key to success
NEWS OPINION JAN 05, 2021
Strategic delegating is key to success

There's nothing worse than workaholic leaders gumming up the works because they won’t delegate

Prep your firm for sale, even if you don't plan to sell
NEWS OPINION DEC 15, 2020
Prep your firm for sale, even if you don't plan to sell

Fixing up the business will make your work more enjoyable and your firm more profitable

Don’t just sort of retire
NEWS OPINION DEC 01, 2020
Don’t just sort of retire

Rather than stop working, many older advisers simply ‘retire in place.’ But are clients’ interests really that well served if you aren’t fully engaged?

Business and mastering the four freedoms
NEWS OPINION NOV 17, 2020
Business and mastering the four freedoms

As you consider each new endeavor, think about how it will affect four types of freedom

Hiring to achieve strategic growth
NEWS OPINION NOV 04, 2020
Hiring to achieve strategic growth

To get bigger, you’ve got to have a clear vision of what your firm will need

Employees come first — not clients
NEWS OPINION OCT 21, 2020
Employees come first — not clients

We do everything in our power to provide clients with the best service possible. But the high level of service we provide begins with our people