A.U.M.™ - Ask Us Marketing

You’re more than a financial planner, so why not put that on display? Human connection is one of the most crucial factors in client-advisor relationship longevity and it can also be the key to helping you stand out from the competition. So how can those in the wealth management industry weave a bit of personality into their brand without sacrificing professionalism? On this episode of Ask Us Marketing™, sponsored by the FPA, we’re ...

Think about your last sales pitch. How did it go? Did you walk away feeling like you made a deep connection with your prospect, or like you tried to sell them on a service? More importantly, what impression did THEY walk away with? Nicole Cramer knows how awkward and unfulfilling it can be to be on the pitching side of a sales call, which is why she decided to flip the formula and build sales through relationships instead of sales ...

There are multiple outlets for investing in your firm’s reach and client retention. So how do you know which is right for you? Jesse Cramer, our guest on this episode, lives by Ben Franklin’s words: “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” It turns out that an investment in sharing knowledge also has a pretty great ROI for your firm. As the creative force and financial planner behind The Best Interest, nominee for 2023’...

If your online presence isn’t generating the growth you want it to, the missing link just might be your LinkedIn strategy. How personal should your profile be? How much should you repost vs. post original content, and how often should you post? Is it okay to DM clients, or does that come off creepy? If navigating LinkedIn makes you feel like you’re looking for a seat on your first day at a new school, not to worry. On this episode ...

Do sales calls still give you the chills? You’re not alone! The financial planning industry is built on client-advisor relationships, so it’s no surprise that developing trust throughout your sales funnel is the key to growing your practice AND your sales pitch confidence. On this episode of A.U.M.™, sponsored by the FPA, Kalli is talking with Rachel Covert, the powerhouse behind the wildly successful coaching program, Electri Fi W...

You already know how to talk about your firm in person or over Zoom. But do you know how to do it on air? In this episode of Ask Us Marketing, sponsored by the FPA, Kalli interviews Sara Lohse, the brains behind Favorite Daughter Media. With a background in marketing, PR, and producing for a personal finance podcast, Sara has unique insight into what it takes for financial advisors to nail guest appearances on podcasts and how to l...

When you realize that 90% of consumers read reviews before committing to a purchase, the value of creating and implementing a testimonial process is obvious. But since we’re only four years out from the SEC allowing advisors to share testimonials, navigating the regulations can be tricky. How and where can you share client reviews? And how do you collect those reviews in the first place? Andrew Johnson of TestimonialiQ joins Kalli ...

Unfortunately for most financial advisors, engaging copy makes for a much better siren song than a spreadsheet. Every social media post you make, email you send, and blog you write is either drawing a crowd or sending prospects to your competitors. But your specialties are navigating the numbers and having the intuition to speak into your clients’ financial dreams and fears. Do you really have to go out and get a BA in English just...

What do prospects in your area see when they Google “financial advisor near me”? Does your firm come up? Does your Google business profile give off “the search is over” vibes, or does it leave a little too much to the imagination? On this episode of A.U.M.™, sponsored by the FPA, we’re sitting down to talk with Kitces Marketing Summit speaker Tim Goodwin of Goodwin Investment Advisory. Thanks to a robust Google reviews strategy, Ti...

There are few things more disappointing than watching your clients ignore your advice. But what if you could dig underneath that “Oh, I changed my mind” and get to the root of what drives their financial decisions? On this episode of A.U.M.™ sponsored by the FPA, we’re talking about how to be the kind of advisor who clients really open up to, and how you can use that trust to provide financial strategies that reflect their core val...

Are you starting a financial planning podcast? Time for a mic check. You’ve got engaging tips for wealth management, accreditation, and an advisory firm. But, back to that mic check– do you have the right equipment? Looking and sounding like a pro is key to keeping and growing your audience, and, in turn, your business. We’re going through a pro’s checklist with Justin Peters of SimplePod Studios in this episode of A.U.M.™, brought...

How ecstatic would your clients and your clients' children be if you could help them get a degree from college with little to no debt? Yeah, we thought so. Well, that's exactly what we're going to be talking to Nia Grant about in this A.U.M. - Ask Us Marketing™ episode brought to you by the FPA. Nia received $1,000,000 (yep, that's the right amount of zeros) in grants and scholarships towards college and now she'...

Join us as we talk with Kitces Marketing Summit speaker, Nate Hoskin of Hoskin Capital. We'll be digging into Nate's short-form video prospect process which has led to an average of 3 inbound discovery meetings per week and an impressive 90% close ratio. Learn firsthand from Nate's expertise as he shares strategies to create a consistent prospect pipeline in under 3 hours per week. Don't miss this opportunity sponso...

Let's talk about how you can generate buzz, increase brand awareness, and secure valuable media coverage with the combined efforts of public relations & marketing. Join us for an insightful live stream session with Alana Kohl of AdvisorPR where we delve into the strategies and tactics to maximize the impact of your public relations efforts and gain more earned media brought to you by the FPA. This A.U.M.™ will provide valua...

Are you leaving yourself open to lawsuits by using Chat GPT and other AI platforms? Learn the processes you need to implement to legally protect yourself. In this A.U.M.™ episode brought to you by the FPA  Kalli talks with Andrew Shedlock of Kutak Rock LLP. Andrew focuses on representing broker/dealers, Registered Investment Advisors (“RIAs”), financial planners, CFPs®, financial advisors, and other financial institutions and profe...

Nobody wants to feel like a number or a formula. So what if your advisory services could become a catalyst for deeper connections instead of pigeonholing your client's needs into calculations? That’s exactly what Ross Marino from Advisor 2X has been on a mission to do through his holistic, human-first approach to wealth management. Kalli sat down with him in this A.U.M.™ episode brought to you by the FPA to learn about the mind...

How important is your financial technology? Does it really make a difference to your clients? Should you be investing in additional apps and software? Find out in this informative A.U.M.™ episode brought to you by the FPA! Kalli talks with Emily Koochel, Ph.D., AFC®, CFT- I™, and Connor Sung from e-Money on their recent research on how technology transforms client outcomes. Learn how you can improve your clients' ratings of you...