Marketing and Communications
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How to Sell Your ‘Invisible’ Services to Prospective Clients
By Michael E. KitcesA 1999 book by Harry Beckwith provides remarkable insights into marketing an intangible service like financial planning. Beware: they're not choosing you for your brilliance.
February 12, 2015
7 social media tips for insurance prosWith carriers and agents becoming more fluent in social media, well soon start to see a lot more personality online and thats a good thing.
February 12, 2015
7 social media tips for insurance prosWith carriers and agents becoming more fluent in social media, well soon start to see a lot more personality online and thats a good thing.
February 12, 2015
Bank of America Mixed Serious Banking and Fun SwapsThere is a widespread belief that banks shouldn't be using insured deposits to fund the creepy activities of their bond-trader and investment-banker colleagues.
February 11, 2015
Wall Street Finally Blinks in Fiduciary StandoffThe securities industry has done a masterful job of deflecting initiatives to force firms to act in clients' best interest. Is it different this time?
February 11, 2015
Is Mobile Technology a Threat to Advisors? It Shouldn’t BeHere are some ways advisors can use mobile technology to up their game and strengthen relationships with clients.
February 10, 2015
How Advisors Can Reach Tech-Savvy MillennialsHere are some methods advisors can use to attract millennials, who are expected to have a net worth approaching $7 trillion by 2018.
February 10, 2015
Fiduciary Best Practices: Talking to the Mailman in Kansas CityWhile our Best Practices are crafted mainly to help investors evaluate financial professionals, they also serve a larger purpose.