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Ray Sclafani

Tackling Partner Challenges: A COO's 5-Step Playbook for Success

One of the most complex and sensitive issues a financial advisory firm, particularly its Chief Operating Officer, can face is when a partner's actions, decisions, or...

4 Team Communication Steps to Build Trust and a Collaborative Culture

Effective communication is the cornerstone of every high-performing team. Research shows that companies with effective communication practices are 4.5x more likely to...

Before Taking Any M&A Action, Make Sure To Know Your ‘Why’

85% of RIA growth is currently being driven by senior advisors. How do you plan to sustain momentum and continuity as your founders start retiring? Succession planning...

The Blueprint for High-Performing Teams: Six Components of Extraordinary Success in Financial Advisory Firms

In our ClientWise team coaching program for financial advisory firms, we define a true team as a group of people fully committed to the mutually defined and...

Message of Support

As fires rage across California, our hearts and prayers are with everyone affected. To our clients and the advisory community, we see the strength and resilience you...

Begin the Year with a 20-Year Perspective: The Power of Taking Action Today

As the new year begins, reflecting on the past and considering the future is natural. Mark Twain's timeless wisdom—"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed...

3 More Creative Ways for Financial Advisors to Find New Clients

Developing deeper relationships with your clients and empowering them to share your value with their networks is a compelling way to expand your practice. Referrals are...

Transfers of Trust: Passing the Torch to Tomorrow's Team- Lessons from a $10M advisory team

For this article, let’s call the firm we’re referencing WYSIWYG Wealth Management—a high-performing advisory team setting the standard for building a sustainable and...

Ten Crucial Conversations for Year-End Client Reviews: Strengthen Client Relationships, Showcase Your Value, and Build Momentum for the Year Ahead

The clock is ticking, and the year's final chapter is here—a high-stakes season where you can turn a good year into an unforgettable one. It's not just about crunching...

The Paradox of Choice: Why Too Much Opportunity Can Derail Your Year

As we approach the new year, let’s confront an uncomfortable truth: too much opportunity is sometimes more dangerous than too little. In his game-changing book The...

Making Your Mission Statement Mean Something Powerful

Most business leaders fall into one of two camps. They either have a long-winded, flowery-language, say-nothing Mission Statement, or they don’t have one at all. Some...

Gobble Gobble! Gratitude! 🦃

As the leaves crunch underfoot and the Thanksgiving Holiday season is upon us, it’s time to hit the pause button on the chaos and soak in a little gratitude. Sure, the...

The Secret Sauce of Great Leaders: How PDPs Multiply Success- Build Stronger Teams, Free Your Time, and Drive Sustainable Growth

One of our clients, let’s call her Sarah, is the epitome of a high-performing professional. She leads a successful wealth management division. She consistently ranks top...

Hold On! Strategies to stem the outflow of assets as they transition to the next generation

Let's face it – most advisors lose out when wealth passes down to the next generation. In fact, less than 20% of those assets stay with the same advisor after the...

Turning Failures into Fuel for Future Planning

When you think of an American success story, it’s hard to imagine one more compelling than Abraham Lincoln’s journey from a humble log cabin to the White House. But did...