Key Takeaways Most financial advisors are built to serve clients who are ready for a plan. But what about the […]
In a crowded, tech-enabled market, who you are matters as much as what you offer. As advisory firms grow through 2026, culture, purpose, and trust are becoming powerful differentiators.
In today’s rapidly evolving financial landscape, one idea is becoming increasingly clear: wealth is no longer defined solely by affluence. Younger generations are reshaping what prosperity means, and that shift is changing the role of advisors along with it. As Elizabeth Husserl — registered investment advisor, author, and…
“You don’t look like your goals; you look like your habits.” I don’t know who said that first, but it stopped me cold when I heard it the first time. I think about it every year around this time when I see people trotting out their new year’s…
I recently had the pleasure of presenting to some of AssetMark’s best advisors at the Platinum Summit event. During this session, I shared about creating a truly multi-generational firm—one that goes beyond multigenerational families and expands to multigenerational advisors and team members and even into multigenerational services.
Many of you know I had the great fortune to grow up in San Diego during the ’70s and ’80s. For some people, those years were all about mega-malls, Walkmans, and neon leg warmers. But for me, it was always about the ocean. The endless horizon and the…
Legacy Clients and Rising Expectations: Bank Trust and the Next Generation For CEOs, CFOs, and leaders of trust departments, the landscape is changing rapidly. The Great Wealth Transfer is no longer a distant forecast. Cerulli Associates now projects that $124 trillion will move to heirs and charities through…
Public Markets: A Shrinking Opportunity Set For decades, public markets were the primary avenue for building wealth. They’re familiar, liquid, and transparent. Many advisory practices were built around guiding clients along that path. But that path is narrowing, and it’s happening fast.
As a financial advisor, you’re often expected to be a guide through every phase of your clients’ financial lives. Whether it’s a large tax bill, tuition, or a real estate closing, clients often need fast, flexible access to liquidity.
We talk a lot about customer obsession, and for good reason. It’s not just a catchphrase. It’s the heartbeat of our business. Putting clients first isn’t optional. It’s essential. But truly living that mindset means more than meeting expectations or creating pleasing experiences.
Research shows that 80% of financial advisors have no defined marketing strategy. Is this a mistake? A missed opportunity for growth?
In the ever-evolving landscape of financial advisory services, the shift from a commission-based model to a fee-based structure has become increasingly prevalent. This transformation is driven by the desire for greater transparency, enhanced client-advisor alignment, and a focus on providing comprehensive financial solutions, while also maintaining a profitable…
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Back-office operations in most industries aren’t a topic of conversation with clients. We don’t ask our dentists, real estate agents, or even surgeons about their staff, their process, or whether they outsource certain functions of their business. In the financial industry though, transparency is the cornerstone of trust.…
As the financial advisory landscape continues to evolve, the traditional commission-based compensation model is being challenged by a more client-centric approach—fee-based compensation. In this era of heightened transparency and accountability, financial advisors are recognizing the benefits of transitioning from commissions to fees to better align their interests with…
Welcome to the captivating world of memorable metaphors in investment and financial planning! As a financial advisor, you possess a wealth of knowledge and expertise that can help your clients navigate the complex landscape of investment decisions and money management. However, finding the right words to convey these…
