In this episode, Chris Shuba of Helios Quantitative Research, shares how leveraging an insourced CIO can improve the client asset management experience and increase profit margins for the firm. Chris shares how they leverage statistical analysis and technology to design and manage asset portfolios and how those portfolios out perform other approaches. Chris shares how
Jonathan Manela of Edge Strategy Group shares key factors to create a business that is capable of growth and that can grow at an exponential rate. Specifically he discusses the importance of bringing in the right people, putting technology and infrastructure in place, and defined processes to create a scalable practice. He then shares many
In this episode, Anthony Whitbeck, CEO of Advisor Legacy describes the drivers that determine practice value and what advisors can do to ensure continuity in their practice. Specifically, Whitbeck describes the three factors that drive practice value up and the three factors that drive practice value down and what advisors can do to ensure that
On this episode of the podcast, Ray Kelly of Think2Perform discusses why advisors want to intentionally build a culture in their practice. Ray highlights the pitfalls of not consciously building a culture and how an unconscious culture can undermine all other growth strategies. Ray also shares questions advisors can ask themselves to help them start
In this episode, Barron's Hall of Fame Advisor, Jonathan Kuttin, shares the model he uses to build CPA partnerships. Jon walks through the key strategies he uses to leverage his existing client base to make connections with CPAs and to differentiate himself from other advisors targeting CPAs. Jon shares some of the lessons learned and
Jon Randall with Dynamic Directions, joins us to dive deeper into the concept of Niche Marketing for financial advisors. Specifically Jon shares with us why focusing on a key niche (or two) helps advisors grow quickly, how to identify a target group for prospecting, and strategies to effectively market to the group. Jon provides examples
Scott Wetzel, CEO of Skyview Partners, shares mistakes advisors make in finding and acquiring practices and financing options available. Scott shares what selling advisors are concerned about and how buyers can use that information to attract "sell and stay" opportunities. Scott and Jon also share big mistakes advisors make as buyers and why they aren't
David Grau Jr, founder and CEO of Succession Resource Group, shares insights and trends impacting financial advisor mergers and acquisitions. David summarizes how M&A has evolved over the past decade and what advisors can expect in 2021. He also shared how lending options have made M&A easier and how access to capital is driving up
Barron's Hall of Fame Advisor, Jonathan Kuttin, shares how focusing on client experience has helped his firm create organic growth. He specifically shares the importance of having a repeatable, measurable process for delivering a consistent, quality client experience as well as some tactical advice for what to include in your client experience process. Kuttin also
Dr. Maribeth Kuzmeski is the President of Red Zone Marketing. Maribeth and her firm personally consult with some of the nation’s top financial professionals managing from $300 million to over $1 billion in client assets. In this episode, Maribeth shares some strategies financial advisors can use to justify their fees to clients. She also shares the