Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 12, 2023

As comprehensive financial planning has become more widely adopted, many financial advisors have felt pressure to find new ways to differentiate themselves by demonstrating their unique value to clients. Others use frequent emails to stay in regular contact, sending reminders or helpful information relevant to their clients.

Clients 174

Clients Communication Financial Advisor Fee Only 174

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 13, 2023

Establishing successful client relationships as a financial advisor relies on good communication skills not just to present information persuasively and with confidence, but also to establish client rapport that allows meaningful and engaging relationships to be built.

Clients 201

Clients Financial Planning Financial Planner Communication 201

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 26, 2023

accounting reports, client contract templates, and a surety bond) and filing an annual renewal fee near the end of the year. After year-end, firms typically have until March 31 to submit an annual amendment to their Form ADV Part 1 and Part 2A/2B, and until April 30 to offer a copy of their updated Form ADV to their clients.

Compliance 227

Compliance Clients Advertising Accounting 227

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 20, 2022

In recent years, politically charged topics have become the forefront of news and media, and with the rise of access to digitally distributed media, it has become commonplace for clients to have concerns about the possible impact of political events on their portfolios.

Portfolio 187

Portfolio Clients Financial Planning Communication 187

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 26, 2023

accounting reports, client contract templates, and a surety bond) and filing an annual renewal fee near the end of the year. After year-end, firms typically have until March 31 to submit an annual amendment to their Form ADV Part 1 and Part 2A/2B, and until April 30 to offer a copy of their updated Form ADV to their clients.

Compliance 231

Compliance Clients Advertising Accounting 231

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The traditional way that most financial planning has been offered was for an advisor to create "The Plan": a comprehensive document outlining a client's financial strategy that was delivered either on a one-time basis or updated annually.

Planning 208

Planning Financial Planning Communication Clients 208

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 24, 2023

Financial advisors will sometimes talk about ‘bad’ clients who don’t act on the advice being provided. Advice Engagement is a framework that can help advisors address the challenge of motivating clients. by breaking the data-gathering process into stages to collect information incrementally); advice delivery (e.g.,

Financial Planning 207

Financial Planning Clients Planning Education 207

Indigo Marketing Agency

JANUARY 25, 2022

But as a financial advisor, how should you communicate with your clients about market volatility? And can you use the events to find opportunities to get new clients? But your clients are likely nervous about the recent market volatility and may want to hear from you. Why You Should Communicate During Volatility.

Communication 52

Communication Clients Marketing Marketing 52

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

AUGUST 8, 2023

By Kate Zabriskie To prospects and clients, financial advisors seem to offer similar products. The difference is in client service. In this area, there may be much room for improvement as sometimes we unnecessarily complicate service and client interactions.

Clients 79

Clients Communication Financial Advisor Numbers 79

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 10, 2023

In meetings with current and prospective clients, asking follow-up questions can be a valuable tool for uncovering information about the client’s underlying values, goals, and motivations… and for deepening the personal connection that drives the advisor-client relationship.

Clients 193

Clients Communication 193

Trade Brains

MAY 7, 2024

Cryptography:- It is a method to secure information and communication from unauthorized access by the process of encryption. It also assures secure data, privacy and a glitch-free user interface for traders to make informed trades.

Education 59

Education Accounting Portfolio Financial Services 59

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 10, 2024

Also in industry news this week: The latest Social Security trustees report offered a slightly rosier picture for the health of the various Social Security trust funds thanks to improved economic conditions, though they warned that time is running out for legislators to take action to ensure the system will be able to pay out full benefits beyond the (..)

Financial Planner 205

Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Valuation 205

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Financial advisors have a fiduciary obligation to act in their clients' best interests, and at the same time are prohibited by state and SEC rules from making misleading statements or omissions about their advisory business.

Financial Advice 190

Financial Advice Communication Compliance Clients 190

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 15, 2023

For instance, ensuring clients maintain the proper insurance coverage based on their needs is an important part of the financial planning process. At the same time, clients face another class of risks that advisors often do not consider: cyber. stealing a client’s financial assets that are accessible online), identity theft (i.e.,

Management 207

Management Clients Wealth Management Insurance Coverage 207

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 24, 2023

Screening calls are a common part of the prospecting process for financial advisory firms, particularly those that receive a large number of inquiries, and can help determine whether a prospective client might be a good fit. Which could help get what could become a long-term relationship off on the right foot! Read More.

Clients 239

Clients Assets Financial Advisor Financial Planning 239

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

AUGUST 13, 2023

You and the client are on the same side of the table. Honest clients want to work with other people who share that value. People who trade on inside information often fall under scrutiny and get caught. People who trade on inside information often fall under scrutiny and get caught. Communication. Confidentiality.

Financial Advisor 81

Financial Advisor Clients Ethics Communication 81

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 1, 2023

And since managing the client relationship – a key responsibility for lead advisors – relies so heavily on nuanced ‘soft’ skills that are gained only through direct experience, finding ways to get hands-on experience is crucial for associate advisors to demonstrate their value and gain the skills to advance in their careers.

Communication 196

Communication Financial Advisor Clients Management 196

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 10, 2023

In meetings with current and prospective clients, asking follow-up questions can be a valuable tool for uncovering information about the client’s underlying values, goals, and motivations… and for deepening the personal connection that drives the advisor-client relationship.

Clients 164

Clients Communication 164

FMG

OCTOBER 13, 2022

According to Financial Advisor Magazine, poor communication is the number one reason clients leave their financial advisor. And during times of volatility, timely and effective communication is doubly important. Going too quickly can often result in poor quality, which can be almost just as bad as never communicating. .

Communication 52

Communication Financial Advisor Clients Numbers 52

Don Connelly & Associates

MAY 6, 2024

Clients expect more from you as their financial advisor. Advisors must work each day to demonstrate leadership qualities that inspire trust, confidence, and informed decision-making. In today's complex financial landscape, being knowledgeable and able to connect with people is not enough.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Clients Financial Advice Ethics 52

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

While finding prospective clients who are a good fit for the firm can be challenging, what can be even more challenging is letting a prospect who doesn’t meet the firm’s asset minimum requirements know that they wouldn’t be a good fit for the firm.

Financial Advisor 190

Financial Advisor Communication Assets Financial Planning 190

Don Connelly & Associates

MAY 29, 2023

They have found that prospecting with a more targeted approach, focusing more narrowly on clearly defined ideal client types based on a readily identifiable market segment or niche, increases both efficiency and results. The post Conducting Client Research to Boost Prospecting Results appeared first on Don Connelly & Associates.

Clients 52

Clients Communication Marketing Marketing 52

eMoney Advisor

APRIL 4, 2023

1 But have you been putting any effort into ensuring you will continue to work with the heirs of this wealth when your older clients hand it over? Financial advisor client education can play a crucial role in providing the knowledge and life skills they’ll need to oversee and sustain their inherited wealth.

Education 97

Education Financial Advisor Clients Planning 97

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

For most financial advisors today, a website is a critical tool that allows them to market their services and communicate their fees to potential clients. This can help prospects decide whether the working relationship would be a good fit for them and give them greater confidence in the value of hiring the advisor.

Financial Planning 174

Financial Planning Planning Financial Planner Financial Advisor 174

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

JUNE 11, 2023

By Antoinette Tuscano Ensuring a client’s comfort level when they’re with you means far more than offering them a beverage or asking about their family. If you’re seeing a wealthy farming client, don’t show up overdressed,” said 22-year MDRT member Micheline Varas, CFU , of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Clients 85

Clients Accounting Communication 85

Harness Wealth

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In the process of growing your accounting firm, building better client relationships is one of the most important elements of long-term success, and that starts with a robust client onboarding process. Table of Contents What is Client Onboarding? Why is Client Onboarding So Important?

Accounting 59

Accounting Clients Taxes Communication 59

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 6, 2023

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Financial Planner 237

Financial Planner CFP Certification Communication 237

WiserAdvisor

APRIL 12, 2024

The time and attention they can dedicate to each client is a significant contributor to their effectiveness. As such, determining the optimal financial advisor-to-client ratio is crucial for ensuring that advisors can devote sufficient resources to understand, strategize, and support their clients effectively.

Financial Advisor 52

Financial Advisor Clients Numbers Management 52

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

A common service model for many financial advisory firms is to schedule annual client meetings throughout the year where the advisor meets with each client in the month they started working with the firm, and conducts a comprehensive review of all planning topics for the client.

Financial Planning 176

Financial Planning Planning Estate Planning Clients 176

Indigo Marketing Agency

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Most advisors agree it’s easier to preserve an existing relationship than it is to prospect for a new client. The fact is, whether you’re looking to expand your financial services business or preserve assets for years to come, you need to be able to effectively relate and communicate with the younger generation.

Wealth Management 52

Wealth Management Financial Advisor Clients Management 52

WiserAdvisor

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Many times, someone claiming to be from a well-known tech company may tell the individual that there is a problem with their computer or device and offer to fix it for a fee, take out crucial information in the process, and use it against the older adult. Additionally, it also helps clients manage their money better.

Financial Advisor 104

Financial Advisor Clients Estate Planning Education 104

eMoney Advisor

DECEMBER 6, 2022

If the next natural disaster comes for your clients, will they be ready? 3 If that many houses are without proper coverage, it’s likely many of clients’ other valuables are as well. Helping your clients prepare for disasters goes beyond preserving wealth, however—it’s really about their health.

Financial Planning 97

Financial Planning Clients Planning Estate Planning 97

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 18, 2023

In our 112th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss best practices for gracefully letting an employee go when the advisory firm owner decides they no longer want to grow into a business but would rather revert to being a solo advisor instead.

Communication 174

Communication Management Clients Numbers 174

The Irrelevant Investor

MARCH 19, 2024

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by YCharts and Fabric by Gerber Life See here for YCharts’ 2024 advisor-client communication survey See here for more information on life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life On today’s show, we discuss: Sorry stock bulls, the ‘Wall of Cash’ isn’t all headed your way A chart market skeptics (..)

Communication 84

Communication Insurance Clients Marketing 84

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 30, 2023

financial planning processes and other 'trade secrets') with them to a competitor and are more concerned about clients (and the revenue they bring in) following their (departing) advisor to their new firm. But in the financial advisory business, firms are typically less concerned about employees taking intellectual property (e.g.,

Clients 195

Clients Communication Financial Planning Planning 195

A Wealth of Common Sense

MARCH 20, 2024

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by YCharts and Fabric by Gerber Life See here for YCharts’ 2024 advisor-client communication survey See here for more information on life insurance from Fabric by Gerber Life On today’s show, we discuss: Sorry stock bulls, the ‘Wall of Cash’ isn’t all headed your way A chart (..)

Communication 79

Communication Insurance Clients Marketing 79

eMoney Advisor

APRIL 18, 2023

Financial professionals are often guided to group their clients and prospects in accordance with segmentation guidelines. And this is a great starting point when trying to determine the best products and services for your specific client base. 2 When meeting with a new client, our first instinct is to ask them about their goals.

Clients 72

Clients Financial Planning Planning Financial Planner 72