10 Things Advisors Should Know Before Starting an Independent RIA
Should you form your own independent RIA as a financial advisor? For solo advisors and advisory teams who are tired of living under corporate restrictions, independence offers the appeal of more control, higher take-home revenue, and running their business their way. However, unlike larger teams with half a billion or more in revenue and built-in infrastructure, many advisors are not prepared for what’s ahead. When you leave a firm or a broker-dealer, you may feel like you are on an island.
What Ensemble Practices Can Learn from Classic Rockers
Reprinted with permission from the April 2, 2019 issue of ThinkAdvisor. © 2019 ALM Media Properties, LLC. Further duplication without permission is prohibited. All rights reserved. Let’s talk about the power of multi-advisor practices in the wealth management industry — also referred to as “ensemble practices,” based on the work of Philip Palaveev. You can chart the course and issues many practices encounter to a lesson learned from the legendary classic rock bands and artists of our time.
The 2024 Financial Advisor Marketing Calendar
Financial advisors often struggle with creating consistent marketing and social media content – especially when they don’t have a dedicated marketing team. Now you can plan and organize your 2024 marketing, social media, and client cultivation communications using our free 2024 Financial Advisor Marketing Calendar – featuring brand new content!!!
Is Communicating Your Value Missing the Mark?
Communicating your value for Fee-Only advisers has become a competitive undertaking. It is complicated by fee pressures, access to affluent clients and an ever-evolving service model. Advisers try to set themselves apart from others, but in many cases, the message is missing the mark.
The Secrets to Scaling an Advisory Practice
Financial advisors are often told by leadership or business consultants to “grow your financial practice,” expand your assets under management, or increase activity. The challenge with growth-based goals is they often overlook the obstacles and historical sticking points that can plague an advisor’s business.
Tackling the Top 4 Time Management Traps for Financial Advisors
As the head of your business, there are things you do and know that no one else does. It’s what makes you a valuable resource and an exceptional financial advisor. As your practice grows; however, the challenge becomes time management. The goal is to keep your practice running efficiently so you stay client focused. The more you try to control everything in your business, you lose the ability to scale your business. It puts your entire client experience at risk.
Overcoming Prospect Indecision and Delays
One of the many challenges financial advisors face is dealing with prospect indecision and delays. Despite the importance of financial planning, prospects often delay taking the next steps. In this article, we’ll delve into several reasons behind a prospect’s delay and how advisors can address these roadblocks effectively.
Time Management Checklist for Financial Advisors
Time management is prioritizing tasks in your business and personal life so you can maximize productivity. The goal is to create an environment that is conducive to maximum effectiveness and efficiency. If you feel you are falling prey to time management culprits, it may be time to start blocking and tackling. You don’t want to put your client experience or your goals at risk. Use our “Time-Wasters Checklist” below to help you identify inefficiencies in your business or areas that might need immediate attention.
10 Ways to “Wow” Your Clients and Provide a VIP Experience
Creating a “wow” or VIP experience for clients is about building your business around the client. It is going above the expected and delivering the unexpected. Every interaction a client has with you is part of their experience. They are observing you, listening to what you say, and scrutinizing every interaction. They are assessing what they are paying for and the value that is being delivered. Creating a “wow” or VIP experience is about delivering something clients never knew they wanted, at no additional cost to them.
The 2023 Financial Advisor’s Marketing, Social Media & Client Cultivation Calendar
Financial advisors often struggle with creating marketing and social media content – especially when they don’t have a dedicated marketing team. Now you can plan your 2023 marketing, social media and client cultivation strategy using our free calendar template.