Taped to Joseph Birkofer’s office door is a piece of paper with a list of hints that says: “Things to do to effectively communicate with Joe.” Processing Content That list is a light-hearted reminder ...

In my last article, I explained the value of having a concise, well-organized agenda to keep client meetings on track. Now that you’ve had a great meeting, it’s essential to follow up on your promises ...

Learn how to shine in your first client meeting as a financial advisor. Discover tips for making a great impression and ...

As CPAs, our greatest value comes from working directly with clients. Every minute counts. As discussed in my earlier articles in this series, you need to own the meeting process and know the two most ...

Advisors are most successful when they do one thing above all else: work in close partnership with clients over time. To ensure you are consistently giving this close attention, you should take them ...

I was going on four professional coffee dates and averaging one new client a week, and it’s thanks to these four guiding principles. I developed the habit of reviewing four intentions, which we called ...

We've all attended meetings, whether in person or online, where participants weren't engaged. They didn't know why they were there, they didn't understand the agenda, and their input hadn't been ...

In the first client meeting, I discussed why I felt a two-meeting strategy was best and why it was a good idea not to send the financial plan to the client before you met for the second time. Picking ...

Over the past four months so much of our world has changed, yet so much remains the same. The markets continue to be unpredictable, and are likely to continue to be so until we have a vaccine ...

Meetings are crucial to business success. Meetings are also crucial to the development of good client relations and customer service. Although loathed by many, well-organized meetings can provide ...

The wealth management industry is a client relationship-centric business and communication plays a key role in strengthening client relationships. The client communication has further gained ...