Many financial advisory firms have grown so fast that they've lost sight of building and nurturing their talent ecosystem, or they're simply clinging to outdated...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
For the most successful advisor firms emphasizing organic growth, competing for top talent to strengthen their ranks and enhance client service capabilities has become...
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...
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...
Every successful leader knows that delegation is essential to achieving maximum capacity. The key question, however, is whether or not you’re approaching delegation...
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...
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...