/ by Don Connelly / Best Practices / 0 comments
Most people become financial advisors because it is one of the more rewarding careers, indeed in terms of monetary rewards, but also working in the service of others to help them achieve financial security and long-term prosperity. However, many advisors struggle with aspects of their job that can lead to self-doubt, hesitation, and guilt.
These negative emotions often stem from deep-rooted perceptions and attitudes that can negatively impact client relationships and hinder professional growth. For example, for experienced advisors who become good at what they do, the job gets easier—almost too easy.
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Changing Negative Perceptions and Attitudes as a Financial Advisor
/ by Don Connelly / Best Practices / 0 comments
Most people become financial advisors because it is one of the more rewarding careers, indeed in terms of monetary rewards, but also working in the service of others to help them achieve financial security and long-term prosperity. However, many advisors struggle with aspects of their job that can lead to self-doubt, hesitation, and guilt.
These negative emotions often stem from deep-rooted perceptions and attitudes that can negatively impact client relationships and hinder professional growth. For example, for experienced advisors who become good at what they do, the job gets easier—almost too easy.
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Here’s a Four-Pronged Plan to Become a Highly Referable Advisor
/ by Don Connelly / Prospecting / 0 comments
Most financial advisors find it difficult to ask for referrals. That we know because less than 11 percent even bother to ask. Maybe that small cadre of advisors knows something the other 89 percent don’t—that nearly three-quarters of high-net-worth clients say they would refer friends or colleagues if their advisors asked. That’s quite a disconnect, so I’m wondering if there is something else going on that’s preventing advisors from tapping this precious and obvious source of new clients.
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How Financial Advisors Can Use LinkedIn for Prospecting – Part 1
/ by Kirti Anand Sharma / Connelly Corner, Prospecting / 0 comments
You probably know by now that social media is an integral part of the 2015 digital marketing trends for financial advisors. What you may not know just yet is that LinkedIn has proved to be one of the most effective prospecting tools for Advisors.
Here are some interesting statistics to help you understand why LinkedIn is so important for you as a Financial Advisor:
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