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Advisor Value & Fees
Is a financial advisor worth the cost?
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My grandfather came over to the U.S. from Ireland in the early 1900s. As a kid, I always remember him telling me, Nothing in this world is for free and if someone tells you otherwise, walk the other way. I was reminded of this when I recently saw online ads for free financial planning and free no cost ETFs.
Leveraging Technology & Data
Protecting what’s yours
We’ve all seen security breaches covered in the news: Equifax – at a cost of nearly $243M, Uber – resulting in $148M in combined fines, and just last year, Facebook – at a potential cost of $1.63B.
Advisor Value & Fees
Traits of great financial advisors
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You probably know by now that you’re supposed to have a financial advisor, you may just not know how to differentiate the good ones from the bad ones. We’d like to suggest the following as a checklist for helping you to find an advisor who can help you meet your financial goals and have a good time doing it.
Client Experience
Build community and get more referrals
Tired of wasting time and other resources on cold leads? If you have raving client base, no matter the size, you are sitting on a gold mine. You don't even have to call clients up to ask for referrals.
Client Experience
Don't be a bore. Lose the tired seminars
Client-focused events should be a part of every financial advisor's business plan. You'll want to forego the after work retirement seminars, however. Consumers of the digital economy era are different in many ways.
Human Capital
Millennials aren't interested/don't have money to invest: Moving beyond the stereotypes
Huge opportunities for growth are overlooked because too many firms believe the myth that millennials aren't interested in investing and don't have money. Bridge this gap with a multigenerational team of advisors.
Human Capital
Millennials are distracted by technology: Moving beyond the stereotypes
Technology is not truly a distraction to millennials, but rather the infrastructure for much of their lives. Use it to your firm's advantage.
Human Capital
Millennials are overly concerned with social responsibility: Moving beyond the stereotypes
Millennials are values oriented and want to be engaged with firms and people that understand and share their values. Harness this passion to grow your business and retain employees.
Human Capital
Millennials need constant feedback: Moving beyond the stereotypes
Millennials don't necessarily need hand holding but they do want regular engagement from their managers. If handled correctly this can yield strong results and efficiency.
Human Capital
Millennials are not loyal: Moving beyond the stereotypes
While millennials may not be loyal to their employers they are loyal to their work. Learn how to understand how to engage and retain these talented employees
Human Capital
Millennials are lazy: Moving beyond the stereotypes
Millennials were faced with post-secondary tuition rates that skyrocketed, but committed themselves to hard work and invested in their future with record levels of student debt. What is their reward for becoming the most educated generation?