/ 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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How Much Value Do You Bring as a Financial Advisor?
/ by Don Connelly / Don Guest Authoring at..., Managing the Relationship / 0 comments
What determines your value is not up to you to decide. It is left for the client to decide. And that decision is a lot simpler than you might think.
When selecting an Advisor, three things are of value to a prospective client.
That person must like the Advisor, that person must trust the Advisor and that person must think the Advisor is smart. There is very little else to factor in initially.
Prospective clients generally are not looking for more information.
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