David Wood is a seasoned financial services professional with nearly four decades of industry experience. He began his career in 1986, navigating early challenges like the 1987 market crash, which shaped his resilient approach to financial advising. Together with his firm, David has been empowering independent financial advisors through strategic support, innovative growth solutions, and client-centric strategies. Beyond his professional endeavors, he is actively involved in industry advocacy and mentorship, contributing to the advancement and education within the financial advisory community.
In this episode…
As the financial services industry faces accelerating technological disruption and a wave of advisor retirements, professionals are grappling with how to scale sustainably, meet rising client expectations, and remain competitive. Traditional models of independent practice are becoming increasingly difficult to sustain. So, what does the future hold for advisors who want to grow and thrive in this rapidly evolving environment?
David Wood, a longtime financial industry leader and growth strategist, shares deep insights on navigating these challenges through strategic vision, smart acquisitions, and operational scalability. He emphasizes the importance of identifying whether advisors are best suited to hunt for new clients or serve existing ones — and then building teams accordingly. He advocates for leveraging technology, including AI, to enhance client experience at scale, and discusses how acquiring practices with outdated service models can yield significant opportunity. David also shares the value of internships and mentorship to attract younger talent and create longevity in the industry.
In this episode of the Advisor Today podcast, Chris Gandy and Kathleen Owings interview David Wood, a seasoned financial services professional, about the future of financial advising. David discusses scalable growth, advisor succession, and evolving client expectations. He also explores how mindset shifts, peer collaboration, and targeted acquisitions can help advisors thrive in the modern landscape.
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