The essence of culture, however, is that everyone in the firm believes the same key ideals: Everyone needs to sing from the same hymnal. Everyone needs to share the same message, no matter who you talk to within the organization, regardless of position or title. And that’s integral to having a customer service-centric firm that cares about its people.
With the increasing availability of diverse model options and the support of turnkey asset management platforms (TAMPs), the benefits of model portfolios are more accessible than ever. You just have to know what they are and how to deploy them.
Every good TAMP partner will provide you with plenty of strong client communications and educational support. Morningstar obviously has one of the deepest reservoirs of commentary on every aspect of the global market environment. Here are a few pictures that can juice any investment conversation . . . and a few words to get things started.
"Among wealth advisors, product and performance-oriented value propositions are in decline. This poses a fundamental challenge to the asset management industry," Jerry Michael notes. This will help reverse that trend and let advisors get back to work.
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"It's an extraordinary finding that high-net worth families are selecting the first and only advisor they speak with. It's like buying the very first house you look at,” according to Dynasty Financial Partners CEO, Shirl Penney. “At Dynasty Connect, we provide due diligence and deep understanding of the options wealthy families have when seeking financial advice and introduce those families to independent financial advisors suited to meet their needs.”
Metaphors have the remarkable ability to simplify complex ideas, making them more relatable and memorable. When you incorporate metaphors into your discussions with clients, you tap into a powerful tool that not only engages their attention but also helps them better understand and retain key financial principles. In fact, these metaphors can become so embedded in their minds that clients may find themselves quoting you to friends, family, and colleagues.
