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8 Essential Qualities for Identifying NextGen Producing Partners
Building an enduring firm is an incredibly noble endeavor. Making a positive difference in a client's life can dramatically impact many future generations of their...
9 Ways to Leverage the Pygmalion Effect: Drive Greater Organizational Success and Raise the Bar for Clients
Setting high standards for your team. It’s crucial in building a client-focused firm – helping foster an interdependent team that consistently achieves excellence for...
9 Keys to Successfully Attract and Retain Next-Generation Leaders
In building a sustainable wealth management firm, the need to attract and retain next-generation future leaders becomes more crucial with each passing year. As firm...
5 Strategies to Gamify Your Next-Generation Path to Partnership
Although you might not consciously think about it, our day-to-day lives involve a wide range of ‘gamified’ systems. From airline frequent flier programs and cash-back...
Mid-Year Team Reviews- Reasons, Tips, and Rules for Effective Mid-Year Reviews: The 4-5-9 Approach
Over the years, I’ve observed that the most effective firms seem to always go above and beyond the typical annual review for their team members – providing more formal...
Barron's Teams Summit (Part 2) – 8 Takeaways from Industry Leaders on Designing Compensation Structures
During a breakout session at the recent Barron's Teams Summit in Las Vegas, I had the opportunity to facilitate a discussion with Jeff Brown, President of Stratos...
Career Pathing & Team Incentives: Part One
I recently facilitated a breakout session at the Barron’s Teams Summit in Las Vegas. The panelists were three heavy hitters: high-performing large firm leaders – Jeff...
Cultivating a Culture of Gratitude: One Simple, Cost-Effective Tool with 4 Transformative Benefits
A recent Gallup study states, “workers who feel strongly connected to their team’s culture are 55% less likely to be actively looking for job opportunities and more than...
Talent Acquisition and the Current Advisor Recruiting and Breakaway Broker Trends
For the most successful advisor firms emphasizing organic growth, competing for top talent to strengthen their ranks and enhance client service capabilities has become...
The Power of Co-Creating Goals: 4 Strategies to Help Move Beyond the Numbers
As an advisor, much of your day revolves around numbers—setting financial goals, managing portfolios, and ensuring the financial well-being of your clients. Although...
10 Must Listen Advisor-Led Podcasts for Wealth Wisdom
In today's fast-paced world, staying up-to-date with the latest financial trends, insights, and strategies is crucial—especially as you strive to offer your clients the...
4 Steps to Delegate More Effectively
Every successful leader knows that delegation is essential to achieving maximum capacity. The key question, however, is whether or not you’re approaching delegation...
5 Tips for More Impactful 1:1 Meetings
When developing professional relationships, there's simply nothing quite as valuable or productive as a well-structured, one-on-one meeting. We’re all incredibly busy...
7 Essential Metrics for Your CEO Scorecard
" " Recently, I was coaching a group of larger ($1+ billion in AUM) advisory firm CEOs. Our objective was to develop a CEO scorecard they could all commit to holding...