Clients sometimes get it all wrong. They might throttle back in December, putting their lives on cruise control. December is for setting up the tree, attending parties, going to holiday concerts and ...

Signing a big-name client can seem like a major accomplishment for any business. However, before rushing to close the deal, it's important for leaders to take a step back and ask themselves some ...

Annuities — with their rules, riders and variations — can be a mystery to clients. Instead of causing their eyes to glaze over with long-winded explanations of this insurance product’s potential ...

In recent years, advisors have discussed charitable planning with clients more frequently than ever before. The Covid pandemic has caused many wealthy clients to increase their giving, as charities ...

When leaders of a B2B company learn that a top player in their target audience has heard of them and is interested in their products or services, it can be thrilling. After all, landing a “big-name” ...

The first interaction you have with a client is critically important. You want to earn their confidence. They have likely been searching online, and they may have discussed their vacation plans with ...

Starting new client relationships can be stressful. You know very little about their business (since you just started working together), so it’s harder to apply your marketing knowledge. On the other ...

Many of your retired middle-class millionaire clients are tempted to pay off their mortgages as soon as possible, hoping to cut their monthly expenses and save big on interest costs. But before you ...

Discover key questions to assess retirement readiness, guide clients in creating a realistic plan, and help secure their ...

What needs do your clients or students face that fintech might fulfill for them? Consumer fintech — financial products and services powered by technology (especially digital or mobile technology) — ...

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