Is social media advertising a good use of advisor resources? What is it about the allure of social media advertising that makes financial advisors think they should be advertising on Facebook? For most solo, small or medium-sized RIAs, purchasing social media ads is far from the best use of limited…
As a financial advisor you always have your eyes on ROI. Whether it’s acquiring new clients, engaging with existing ones, or just staying top of mind in the market, you’re on the hunt for the best use of your time. But what if there’s a way to benefit you, your…
Many financial advisors come to me asking about what to prioritize in their marketing. They’ve usually been in business awhile, feel stuck at a certain level, or have bigger goals they want to achieve. No matter what direction we take, the financial advisor website is the first place I look…
Resonate better with the right people through video Video marketing may seem intimidating, but after more than a year of speaking in front of a camera for Zoom meetings, you are nearly a pro! In this video, I cover the basics on how to start doing video marketing to build…
The loss of live events---especially ones proving lucrative in years past---is leaving a surprising number of RIAs with no marketing plan to generate new prospects. Perhaps this pandemic is the push RIAs need to get their digital act together. If you have compelling content from an in-person seminar or event,…
Do you want to attract more high-quality clients and provide value to your existing clientele at the same time? One proven strategy that RIAs and financial advisors can add to an existing content marketing plan is to expand beyond the content you create internally. You can become a curator. Curators…
How do you get your ideal client to pay attention? You want to grow your firm and generate more revenue. In an earlier article, I explain that the first strategy to make this happen is to attract more high value, hyper-targeted clients. Once you define who that client is, then…
Without clarity on how to grow, you and your team can waste resources blindly swinging at marketing strategies that aren't a fit. When you zero in on your ideal client and using a “high value, hyper-targeting” strategy, your marketing priorities fall into line. Clarifying this specific type of client whom…
"How much communication is too much? I don't want to be annoying." This is the reason I hear most often from financial advisors for why they do not want to send regular communications to their prospect or client lists, post content for their Twitter or Facebook followers and engage with LinkedIn…
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