The Power of the Right Community
It seems that in-person conferences are in full swing, and the end of the year is jampacked with people coming together to hear the financial advisory industry's best and brightest. Last week, we were privileged to spend time participating in
The Four Worst Marketing Tactics for Advisors
"According to an Investment News survey, the typical advisory firm spends less than 2% of its revenues on marketing. And it makes sense: Many financial advisors are skeptical that marketing even “works,” and they don’t have much free cash flow to
PR: How Financial Advisors Can Get Started
It's no secret that content marketing and PR go hand-in-hand but very few financial advisors effectively incorporate PR into their content marketing strategies. We have to ask, what's the point in creating amazing content if no one knows about it?
Creating Videos? Don’t Forget Boomers and GenXers
It's vital for financial advisors to understand the differences in how boomers and GenXers consume digital content — especially video. In this article for Rethinking65, Beyond AUM co-founder Gretchen Halpin discusses what sort of video content these potentially profitable demographics are
Fall 2022 Advisor Conferences – Panel Appearances
We’re entering the dog days of summer, where we’re more likely to receive an out-of-office than a “what’s the ETA on this.” But as autumn arrives, so too does Advisor conference season and an always busy Q4. Here’s where we will
Best Laid Plans: Agile Marketing Lessons from the Zoo
Last Friday, some of the Beyond AUM team made the trek to the Lincoln Park Zoo. We had one goal in mind: get a peak at the new baby lion. We were determined and had even called off a previous
Less is More: The Power of the Niche
As a financial advisor, you know that the services you provide are invaluable—they literally serve as a blueprint for people’s lives. But you also know how competitive the industry can be and understand how challenging it is to stand out
Two Trends, Two Themes: Adapting to the Post-Pandemic RIA Industry
RIA firms of all sizes are still in the process of coming to grips with the evolving advisory environment — especially in light of the tectonic shifts imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. While it may be too soon to claim
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