How do you handle things when you make a mistake with one of your clients? You may not have dealt with this situation yet, but it will happen at some point in your career. We’re
One of the most common questions financial planners get from their clients is the question of enough. You’ll get clients asking whether they have enough money to retire or pay for college or buy a
The first part of serving your clients well is providing them with accurate, actionable financial information. But this is something that most financial planners can do. How can you take your practice to the next
How do you know whether you’re succeeding in your career? It’s easy to look at others in this profession and compare yourself to them using some basic metrics: income, number of clients, and AUM. This
Are you a working parent? Or do you plan to be one someday? It’s a very fulfilling lifestyle, but only if you are willing to spend the time and effort to create a work/life balance
Have you ever had a client derail a carefully planned meeting? You spend a lot of time preparing your questions, thinking about your advice, and creating a roadmap of next steps. But as soon as
What’s the best way to move forward in your financial planning career? If we were asking this question a few decades ago, the answer would be pretty simple: get hired at a good firm, do
If you’re a financial planner and feel like you’re burned out, you’re not alone. In fact, 85% of respondents to a recent Twitter poll I created said they have experienced burnout in the last six
Watching the market plummet is frightening, especially for clients who have a lot of their wealth tied to investments. It’s not always easy to talk with clients who are seeing their investments suffer and panicking
There are plenty of things you can do to improve your financial planning skills and grow your career. Pursuing an advanced degree, getting your CFP® certification, and taking continuing education courses are all great options.