Form ADV: Full 2025 Guide for Investment Advisors
Filing Form ADV is a critical part of running a compliant and credible advisory business. This disclosure document provides regulators and clients with a clear picture of your firm’s services, fees, personnel, and potential conflicts of interest. Along with keeping […]
Financial Advisor Recruitment: A Complete Guide for Growing Practices
In 2024, the number of people working with a financial advisor climbed to 68.4 million, a 6.8% jump from the year prior. As demand for advisory services rises, many firms are discovering that their growth isn’t capped by opportunity, but […]
Why You Need to Change Your Financial Advisor Marketing Plans for 2025
In today’s fast-paced business environment, technology and consumer preferences are rapidly evolving. As soon as you master one marketing best practice, a new one emerges, making it difficult to stay ahead of the curve. If you don’t update your campaigns […]
Financial Advisor Fee Structures: Comparing Flat Fee and AUM
One of the most important decisions you’ll make as a financial advisor is how you structure your fees. Your pricing model directly impacts your firm’s growth trajectory and sustainability, as well as your clients’ trust and satisfaction. While there are […]
Avoid These 10 Financial Advisor Client Relationship Management Mistakes
As a financial advisor, you must master two seemingly disparate skill sets: analyzing data and building strong client relationships. To many advisors’ surprise, the latter is often more impactful on their overall success. According to a CapIntel survey, 61% of […]
Measuring Your Book of Business as a Financial Advisor
As a financial advisor, you dedicate your career to helping your clients grow their wealth and prepare for retirement. However, ensuring your retirement is on solid footing is just as important. One effective way to bolster your retirement plan is […]
How to Build a Successful Campaign with Facebook Ads for Financial Advisors
Facebook may be over two decades old, but it remains one of the most effective advertising platforms for financial advisors. After all, it boasts over 3 billion monthly active users and accounts for over 90% of Gen X and Baby […]
Email Marketing for Financial Advisors: A Comprehensive Guide to Build Trust, Authority, and Consistent Growth
Despite the popularity of social media and paid advertising, email marketing remains one of the most reliable and cost-effective marketing channels for financial advisors. It allows you to maintain personalized, scalable communication with clients and prospects. Email is the majority […]
Laura DeGraff of Alden Investment Group on Digital Marketing Strategies for Financial Advisors
A recent interview by L&T with Alden Investment Group CMO, Laura DeGraff, on some of the digital marketing strategies she rolled out for the advisor team Alden.