October 24, 2022 / by Don Connelly / Best Practices / 2 comments
In my opinion, there has not been any better time to be a financial advisor. At a time when the world is inundated with chaos and hyperbolic media noise, financial advisors are proving their worth. An increasing number of people are seeking guidance and clarity beyond the cookie-cutter world of robo-advisors and financial pundits.
Those who seek a career in helping people achieve their life ambitions with personalized advice have the chance to be very successful and personally fulfilled. However, with less than 300,000 practicing financial advisors in a country of 330 million people, relatively few people are choosing that path, and even fewer are succeeding.
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What No One Tells You About Being a Financial Advisor
October 24, 2022 / by Don Connelly / Best Practices / 2 comments
In my opinion, there has not been any better time to be a financial advisor. At a time when the world is inundated with chaos and hyperbolic media noise, financial advisors are proving their worth. An increasing number of people are seeking guidance and clarity beyond the cookie-cutter world of robo-advisors and financial pundits.
Those who seek a career in helping people achieve their life ambitions with personalized advice have the chance to be very successful and personally fulfilled. However, with less than 300,000 practicing financial advisors in a country of 330 million people, relatively few people are choosing that path, and even fewer are succeeding.
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What Is Outstanding Work Ethic and How Financial Advisors Can Develop It?
May 17, 2021 / by Don Connelly / Best Practices / 0 comments
Let’s face it, not everyone is cut out to be a financial advisor for many reasons, but one of the top reasons is a “lack of work ethic.” Having a good work ethic is a bare minimum requirement for any serious consideration of a career as a financial advisor. For any chance at succeeding, financial advisors must have command of their time and their ability to multi-task, driven by a “can do” attitude.
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Five Reasons Why You Should Always Ask for Feedback
July 3, 2017 / by Don Connelly / Managing the Relationship / 0 comments
Feedback is essential if you are to successfully grow your career as a financial advisor. By regularly asking for feedback – from prospects, clients and influencers – you will be able to identify the areas you need to change for the better. Here are five reasons why you should seek feedback.
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What’s The Greatest Cause of Burnout among Financial Advisors
May 15, 2017 / by Don Connelly / Best Practices / 0 comments
Here’s a question I received from Ricardo in Portugal. He’s writing about burnout with an interesting question.
What’s the greatest cause of burnout among advisors in the United States?
I think that actually is very easy to answer. Whether it’s Los Angeles or Lisbon, it doesn’t really matter.
Listen to the audio or read the transcript below to learn what Don thinks the greatest cause of burnout among Financial Advisors is.
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Take Back Control of Your Financial Advisor Career
May 1, 2017 / by Don Connelly / Best Practices / 0 comments
If you feel your career is at a crossroads, or that things are not going your way you need to adapt your attitude and learn to make better decisions. In the words of the late Earl Shoaff ‘Don’t wish it were easier, wish you were better. Don’t wish for fewer problems, wish for more skills”.
The only thing holding you back in life is you. You alone determine your future, not the outside world. So, if you don’t like where you are – get in the driver’s seat and take control.
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