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MARCH 28, 2023

Welcome back to the 326th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Erica is the Founder and Owner of Track That Advisor, a consulting and coaching firm based in Gilbert, Arizona, that helps advisory firms track, and then improve upon, their marketing results. My guest on today's podcast is Erica Pauly.

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Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing Strategic Planning 183

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MARCH 27, 2023

In the context of financial advisors, surveys have shown that CFP certification serves as an important branding signal for consumers seeking the services of a qualified advisor. SEO tactics, drip marketing campaigns, and online advertisements).

CFP 244

CFP Clients Certification Financial Advice 244

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MAY 6, 2024

Welcome to the May 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Financial Advisor 152

Financial Advisor Retirement Planning CFP Clients 152

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APRIL 4, 2023

Welcome to the 327th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Marc Horner. Marc is the Founder of Fairhaven Wealth Management, an independent RIA based in Wheaton, Illinois, that oversees more than $1 billion in assets under management for 450 client households. Read More.

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Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing Recruitment 130

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FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Financial advisors who pay third parties to solicit or refer prospective clients to generate new business have historically been subject to the SEC’s Cash Solicitation Rule. These requirements include ensuring that promoters are eligible to receive compensation for testimonials or endorsements (i.e.,

Compliance 166

Compliance Advertising Marketing Marketing 166

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Welcome to the 356th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Sarah-Catherine is the founder of Aptus Financial, a fee-only financial planning firm based in Little Rock, Arkansas, that is approaching $2M in revenue and works with over 480 client households. Welcome everyone! Read More.

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Financial Advisor Financial Planning Planning Fee Only 182

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APRIL 1, 2024

Welcome to the April 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Estate Planning 167

Estate Planning Financial Advisor Clients Startup 167

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JANUARY 30, 2024

Welcome back to the 370th episode of the Financial Advisor Success podcast ! return in new onboarded client revenue for every $1 spent in marketing. return in new onboarded client revenue for every $1 spent in marketing. My guest on today's podcast is Tim Goodwin.

Financial Advisor 188

Financial Advisor Clients Compliance Engineering 188

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JANUARY 23, 2023

An important truism about marketing is that to be effective, the marketer’s message needs to connect with the audience it intends to reach. This can maximize the potential return on the time and effort it takes to create each blog post, podcast, or newsletter.

Marketing 221

Marketing Marketing Financial Planner Education 221

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JANUARY 9, 2024

Welcome back to the 367th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Kimberly is the Lead Financial Planner and Managing Partner of Enders Wealth Management, a hybrid advisory firm based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, that oversees $50M in assets under management for 85 client households. Read More.

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Financial Advisor Financial Planner Clients Food 199

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MARCH 23, 2023

Offering financial advice can mean many things for different financial advisors, and there are many reasons that advisors choose to join the planning profession.

Financial Advice 130

Financial Advice Communication Financial Planning Marketing 130

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NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Welcome back to the 360th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Suzanne is a Senior Financial Advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, an RIA based in Lexington, Kentucky, where she oversees approximately $110 million in assets under management for nearly 150 client households. Read More.

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Clients Financial Advisor Wealth Management CFP 188

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OCTOBER 31, 2023

Welcome back to the 357th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Jon is the Founder and CIO for Echo45 Advisors, an independent RIA based in Walnut Creek, California, that oversees $163 million in assets under management for more than 180 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Jon Henderson. Read More.

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Financial Advisor Estate Planning Clients Education 205

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DECEMBER 5, 2023

Welcome back to the 362nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! billion of AUM (and is now increasing the firm's marketing budget and hiring a dedicated marketing professional to help further expand his firm's reach). My guest on today's podcast is Jeff Brown. Read More.

Compensation Planning 180

Compensation Planning Planning Financial Advisor Clients 180

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APRIL 18, 2023

Welcome back to the 329th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Charesse Spiller. Charesse is Founder and Principal Consultant for Level Best, an operations and process strategy consulting firm based in Houston, Texas. Read More.

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Consulting Financial Advisor Education Accounting 246

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MARCH 12, 2024

Welcome back to the 376th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Eric Simonson. Eric is the Founder & CEO of Abundo Wealth, an Advice-Only RIA based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that oversees $600M in assets under advisement for 420 client households. Read More.

Clients 130

Clients Financial Advisor Financial Planning Media 130

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

Welcome to the 354th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Grier is the founder of Advisor Transition Services, a consulting firm based in Cary, North Carolina, that helps advisors switch from one broker-dealer or custodian platform to another, often when breaking away from a larger firm to start up their own.

Financial Advisor 170

Financial Advisor Clients Consulting Communication 170

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MARCH 18, 2024

Soliciting prospect referrals can often be an effective way for financial advisors to grow their firms with clients who are ready to act and who will benefit from the firm since many referrals come from sources that are familiar not just with the advisor and the services they offer, but also with the prospect being referred and the needs they seek.

Assets 232

Assets Media Financial Advisor Professional Services 232

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AUGUST 30, 2022

Welcome back to the 296th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Ed is the founder of Healthy Love & Money, a financial therapy practice in Charlotte, North Carolina that helps couples and families uncover and understand the roots of their underlying financial conflicts. Read More.

Clients 172

Clients Financial Advisor Financial Services Education 172

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MAY 29, 2023

When a financial advisor starts their own firm, they face many important choices. Some advisors may choose to take a generalist approach that leaves the door open to working with the broadest possible pool of prospective clients. One of the key decisions is determining the type of clients they want to serve. Read More.

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Risk Tolerance Financial Advisor Clients Engineering 181

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NOVEMBER 20, 2023

As marketing and prospecting processes become increasingly digital for financial advisors, many prospective clients learn about advisors and what they offer not from an introductory call, webinar, or speaking event but from the advisor's website itself.

Financial Advisor 207

Financial Advisor Clients Consulting Communication 207

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MARCH 26, 2024

Welcome back to the 378th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Michael is the CEO & Founder of WinCap Financial, an RIA based in Boston, Massachusetts, that oversees $80M in assets under management for 70 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Michael Collins. Read More.

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Financial Advisor Clients Wealth Management Communication 130

Steve Sanduski

JUNE 3, 2022

Net organic growth in AUM (excludes market movement and acquisitions) has averaged approximately 5.5% But don’t let your operating margin drop below 15% if possible as that leaves little cushion during an extended bear market. If you think you’ll sell the business someday, start making it salable today.

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Financial Advisor Numbers Sales Taxes 52

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Welcome to the December 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Financial Advisor 200

Financial Advisor Clients Planning Distribution 200

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MAY 23, 2023

Welcome back to the 334th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Meg is the Founder and Lead Financial Planner for Flow Financial Planning, a virtual RIA serving mid-career women in tech that oversees almost $60 million in assets under management for 60 client households. Read More.

Clients 222

Clients Financial Advisor Financial Planner Financial Planning 222

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AUGUST 29, 2022

For most advisory firms, 2022 has been a year of relative stability, market volatility notwithstanding. I hope you'll participate in this year's survey. It's only 12 questions, should take no more than a few minutes , and will remain open until the end of next week.

Financial Advisor 179

Financial Advisor CFP Taxes Clients 179

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Welcome to the September 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Startup 221

Startup Financial Advisor Clients Financial Planning 221

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DECEMBER 26, 2022

This year has been challenging for many financial advisors as they help their clients (and their own firms!) navigate a volatile market environment (in both stocks and bonds – oof!) and inflation levels not seen in several decades. In the meantime, I hope you're having a safe and happy holiday season.

Financial Advisor 176

Financial Advisor Financial Advice Estate Planning Planning 176

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FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Despite its growing popularity, though, financial planning remains a relatively mysterious concept for many people who don’t understand how financial advisors actually provide value.

Financial Planning 172

Financial Planning Planning Financial Planner Financial Advisor 172

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JULY 26, 2022

Welcome back to the 291st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Amy is the owner of Rooted Planning Group, an independent RIA based in Corning, New York that oversees $67 million in assets under management for 175 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Amy Irvine. Read More.

Financial Planner 221

Financial Planner Management Planning Financial Advisor 221

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OCTOBER 4, 2022

Welcome back to the 301st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Ramit Sethi. Read More.

Clients 203

Clients Financial Advisor Education Retirement 203

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MAY 16, 2023

Welcome back to the 333rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Jim is the Co-Founder and CEO of Dew Wealth Management, an independent RIA based in Scottsdale, AZ, that provides virtual-family-office-style financial planning on a monthly retainer basis for 150 small-business owner entrepreneurs.

Valuation 194

Valuation Financial Advisor Financial Planning Recruitment 194

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NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Welcome to the November 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Compliance 205

Compliance Valuation Financial Advisor Clients 205

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NOVEMBER 27, 2023

One of the main goals of financial advisors who market themselves is to build a foundation of trust with their prospective clients so that they feel comfortable in discussing often-sensitive financial topics and ultimately acting on the advisor's recommendations.

Distribution 186

Distribution Financial Advice Clients Financial Advisor 186

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DECEMBER 16, 2022

Also in industry news this week: While the FPA is going full steam ahead on its federal and state lobbying efforts to regulate the title “financial planner”, CFP Board is more focused on increasing recognition of the CFP marks. How firms can best leverage their internal data to improve the number of client referrals they receive.

Financial Planner 227

Financial Planner CFP Financial Advisor Retirement Planning 227

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JULY 4, 2023

Welcome back to the 340th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Melissa is the Founder of Pearl Planning, an independent RIA based in Dexter, Michigan, that oversees more than $175 million in assets under management for 251 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Melissa Joy. Read More.

Financial Advisor 199

Financial Advisor CFP Clients Assets 199

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AUGUST 7, 2023

Welcome to the August 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, underlying trends, and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

Estate Planning 196

Estate Planning Wealth Management Financial Advisor Planning 196