The financial advisory industry is on the brink of a perfect storm. Within the next decade, we will face a projected shortfall of 100,000 advisors due to retirements,...
What if I told you that your firm's biggest competitive edge isn't just your expertise—but your ability to make wealth management easier for clients? Today, clients...
Imagine this: You’re sitting across from one of your most valued clients—the type of relationship you’ve cultivated over the years. They’re looking for clarity on their...
Creating structured career paths for your team members. It's one of the most crucial (yet all too often overlooked) aspects of running a successful advisory business....
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...
Effective communication is the cornerstone of every high-performing team. Research shows that companies with effective communication practices are 4.5x more likely to...
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...
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grown so fast that they've lost sight of building and nurturing their talent ecosystem, or they're simply clinging to outdated...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...