A Recap of the 2022 Invest in Women Conference
The Invest in Women conference in Atlanta returned after a three-year hiatus and Beyond AUM was happy to represent. The financial advisory industry has sometimes lagged in building representation within the female demographic. That's despite the largest wealth transfer currently
How to Communicate With Clients During a Down Market
A down market can be a stressful time for advisors and their clients. For financial advisors, it is important to maintain communication with clients during this time and ensure that they are kept up-to-date on the latest market news. The
Deloitte Redefines Home Field Advantage: Why Financial Advisors Should Pay Attention
Deloitte conducted a study with more than 4,000 adult US professional sports fans back in 2015. The research explored the fans' attitudes and behaviors both in and out of the stadium during both on and off-season to try and gain
Why Are Advisors Still Making the Same Mistakes?
One of the larger questions for a financial advisor is: Are you communicating in ways that connect with your female clients? In this article for Rethinking65, we discuss how advisors are not attuned to their female clients and share some
What Is Long-Form Content and Why Do You Need It in 2022?
In the age of the internet, we are inundated with content. Whether we're scrolling through LinkedIn, checking our Twitter feed, or reading our favorite blog, we are constantly consuming small pieces of information. And while there is certainly a time
Virtual or IRL, How to Create Community with Conversation Circles
Something that might surprise you. The most successful financial advisors know how to create and nurture communities – communities of clients and potential clients. When many individuals think of working with a financial advisor, they think of working one-on-one—not super
5 Cybersecurity Precautions to Improve Your Digital Safety
As humans, the urge to protect ourselves is built into our DNA. Just like our early ancestors carried spears and shields to keep themselves safe from predatory animals, we wear seatbelts, install home security systems, and keep mace handy when
How to Boost Digital Engagement and Why It Matters
By now, it's widely accepted that financial advisors and RIA firms should have an active digital presence. From building brand awareness to showcasing your services to prospective clients, the internet is an invaluable tool. However, there's another layer to the digital
Why Financial Advisory Firms Need to Embrace Corporate Social Responsibility
Black History Month in February; Women's History Month, here and now, in March. If you've spent any time recently on major social media platforms, you've almost certainly seen an abundance of companies of all shapes and sizes recognize and reflect
The Effect of Digital Acceleration on Financial Advisors
The world is different than it was two years ago. We recognize people by the top halves of their faces. We work from our couches. We bump elbows instead of shaking hands. And we spend more time online. Pre-pandemic, did you