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Getting to know you: Telling your story in your bio
Advisers' biographies tend to be generic, filled with jargon and acronyms. Write a bio that gives prospects the information they need to decide whether they want to talk with you.
How firms can effectively communicate an ESG value proposition
It's critical for wealth management firms to create authentic and compelling narratives around their sustainable investing offerings.
Communications glitches between advisers and clients
Some of the most engaging practice stories arise from things we tell clients that they don’t hear or don’t remember, things we don’t think to tell them, and things they forget to tell us.
How to say anything to a client
Whether it’s communicating uncomfortable changes to clients or asking your staff to step up their performance, here's a simple model you can use to say what needs to be said when you don’t quite know how to say it.
Culture, client communication help determine firm value
Bad cultures can be clearly identified by things like high employee turnover, an obvious lack of morale or client retention.
Social engagement through the pandemic: What we learned
As clients were bombarded with social media messaging during the pandemic, advisers cut through the clutter by taking a more strategic approach.
The New Normal: More advisers are abandoning traditional offices to work from home
After more than a year of working remotely, financial advisers and their clients are embracing the upside of virtual interactions and remote worksites.
For 401(k) savers, words matter
'Investment risk' doesn't mean the same thing to everyone, and some words work better than others, according to a report from Invesco.
The ‘adviser in your pocket’ experience: The future of client service
Clients want steady assurance from a seasoned adviser, but they want it integrated with the most vital tool they use to manage their lives — their phones.
Customer service: The most boring, and important, aspect of your firm
Clients who feel they’re being ignored or getting second-class treatment will get fed up and leave, especially if investment performance hasn’t been great or the firm has dropped the ball somewhere else.
What the pandemic taught us about helping clients navigate shocks
A recent academic paper argues that large shocks like the pandemic undermine feelings of financial security. This raises the question of what financial planners can learn from the pandemic to help their clients better prepare for the next shock.
Discover what your clients want with a survey
A lot has changed over the past 12 months, and it's likely that what your clients want or prefer may have changed as well.
Trends in high-performing financial adviser teams
“Mega teams” with the scale to grow, greater diversity, sophisticated tools and the flexibility to adapt to any environment will lead the way.
Holding on to clients in any market
The more fee-based business you do, the more imperative it is to focus on current clients and your ability to hold onto them.
Building a resilient advisory business for the post-pandemic world
Is the advisory industry capable of continuing the transformation that began during the pandemic in order to shape its next phase?
6 ways to show clients you care
How about making emails more interesting with videos? Or providing clients' children with financial literacy training via a virtual investing group?
The latest in financial #AdviserTech — February 2021
The big news, announcements and underlying trends emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisers!
COVID accelerates the evolution in key financial planning trends
Women Adviser Summit speaker Shannon Spotswood of RFG Advisory says the pace of change in the advisory business 'has been put on steroids' and explains how to future-proof your business.
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.
Sweet spot: How the RIA model helps serve clients
RIAs are gaining market share because the RIA model allows firms to embrace the strategies necessary to serve clients.
