When financial advisors try to “justify” their fees, the first thing many turn to is portfolio returns. On the surface, it makes sense. “If you pay me this fee, I’ll help you get this much back in the form of improved returns.” However, portfolio returns are just one narrow dimension of the value you provide. […]
Phishing and identity theft are on the rise, not just through email but phone calls, texts, and even in person. In 2020, the FBI received nearly 800,000 reports of phishing, totaling $4.1 billion in losses for the victims of those schemes. The number of reports increases each year. As a financial advisor, preparing your clients […]
An often overlooked but surprisingly effective way to improve productivity and strengthen company loyalty is providing ongoing employee training opportunities. Financial advisory teams can benefit enormously from implementing a culture of ongoing learning that allows each member of their staff to discover and pursue their career goals. Here’s how it can benefit your business and […]
As advisors and business owners, you already know the power of delegating to your team—but is your team taking full advantage of the power of delegating to technology? Doing tasks manually that you could easily have been done by technology eats into time that could be better spent meeting with clients and doing the high-level […]
