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(May 2006) Every interaction you have in a day — every conversation you have with a friend, business associate, client, prospect or even a stranger — is an opportunity to articulate your value. It’s an opportunity to encourage your contacts to take immediate action to improve and enrich their lives. Of course, the dynamic of […]
By Jeff Thorsteinson |April 28, 2006
6 min read
(April 2006) As the years go by, and our practices grow, we sometimes forget the trials and tribulations we endured on our way to success. That’s not necessarily a good thing. If you don’t give yourself an opportunity to sit down and assess some of the lessons you’ve learned — both good and bad — […]
By Jeff Thorsteinson |April 17, 2006
7 min read
Advisors who are constantly aiming for that prized catch to boost their book of business are fishing in the wrong pond, a new study suggests. Forrester Research says advisors should look to the mainstream if they want to net some new business.
By Mark Brown |April 5, 2006
3 min read
(April 2006) Everyone has a story — if you’re in sales, you need to be able to tell yours with clarity, passion and brevity. Can you? We live in a world saturated by communications, yet the majority of advisors today speak and write less effectively than ever. Overwhelmed with information, they try and cut through […]
By Jim Gray |April 3, 2006
(March 2006) Though they often make great business sources, mixing friends and family with your practice requires caution. You’re mistaken to believe these trusted clients might never consider launching a complaint against you, when in fact some of these relationships have been known to display a dark side — especially visible if the client loses […]
By Ellen J. Bessner |March 28, 2006
(March 2006) Your clients should be receiving their quarterly statements within the next month. This is an excellent opportunity to touch base and talk to them about short-term volatility and long-term growth. Send this template letter to clients to show you are thinking of them. Dear [Client’s name], If you haven’t received them already, the […]
By Staff |March 21, 2006
2 min read
(March 2006) An elderly woman wanted to move to a new retirement residence, but was unsure if she could afford it. Her daughter spoke with her mother’s financial advisor to see if it was possible. When the daughter went back to see her mother, she told her that he said, "There’s at least enough to […]
By Jill O'Donnell and Ronnie Rusk |March 13, 2006
(March 2006) When it comes right down to it, the financial services industry is all about the future. We encourage our clients to think about the kind of future they see for themselves and their families. Then, we ask them to take action today in order to realize that vision. What we are selling our […]
By Jeff Thorsteinson |February 28, 2006
(Februaru 2006) In recent months, we’ve looked at how to implement a consultative wealth management process, using a series of five client meetings. Each of these — a discovery meeting, a wealth management plan meeting, a mutual commitment meeting, a 45-day follow-up meeting, and then regular progress meetings — is designed to build a lasting […]
By John J. Bowen Jr. |February 24, 2006
Sales Support Materials Client Sales Tool Market Commentary Franklin Advisers, Inc. is the largest retail fixed income manager in the United States. For more than 50 years, Franklin Templeton Investments has continued to provide a diverse range of solutions to help investors achieve their financial objectives. Eric Takaha, Senior Vice President and Director of High […]
By Staff |February 17, 2006
1 min read
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