Monthly Archives: July 2018

Episode 91- Values, Finance, and Sustainable Investing with Kimberly Griego-Kiel

July 26, 2018FinTech, Get to Know the Experts, Marketing, Practice Mgmttopadvisorm

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One word we hear on repeat in the financial industry is niche. For many that means targeting a very specific population, whether that be people from a certain industry, company, or lifestyle. But have you ever considered breaking into the niche of sustainable finances? For many, SRI (Socially Responsible Investing) may just be a buzzword, but for today’s guest it’s a way of life and business.

In today’s episode, Matt is joined by a woman who not only walks the walk, but has also built a successful business when it comes to niche marketing and sustainable finance. Social advocate and financial planner Kim Griego-Kiel joins Top Advisor Marketing Podcast to share some of personally history with sustainable investing, along with the fundamentals.

Kim is the president of Horizon’s Sustainable Financial Services, and has been in the sustainable investing industry for over 20 years. Kim walks Matt through the fundamentals of how a sustainable financial services business operates, and how other advisors can adopt similar practice to create lasting client relationships and portfolios.

If you’re interested in learning more about how you can create a strong portfolio that reflects your client’s values and passions, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!

LINKS: www.HorizonsSFS.com| KIMBERLY GRIEGO-KIEL

Episode 90 – Striking it Niche with Stephen Wershing

July 24, 2018FinTech, Get to Know the Experts, Marketing, Practice Mgmttopadvisorm

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In today’s episode Matt is joined by the coach to the advisors, Stephen Wershing of Client Drive Practice. Together, Matt and Stephen discuss the important difference between a target market and niche. While everyone has a target market (that is a group of people you are specifically trying to attract to your practice), many advisors are still falling short of developing a strong and sustainable niche in their target market. A niche on the other hand is a unique experience you create to attract some of the individuals in your target market. Stephen and Matt dive into the particulars of what it takes to develop a strong and viable niche to drive people to your firm, and develop a strong referral marketing system.

LINKS: LinkedIn | Becoming Referable Podcast| The Client Driven Practice | Stop Asking for Referrals

Episode 89 – Social Media Research With Julia Ritchie

July 20, 2018Get to Know the Experts, Marketingtopadvisorm

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In today’s episode, Matt brings on one of Top Advisor’s inhouse social media expert, Julia Ritchie to share her recent findings on updates to all our of major Social Media Platforms. Julia has an advanced degree in digital media and communications, and has been an important addition to our team. With changes to everything from user interface, to ad formats and new features, Julia and Matt explore the changes that will be impacting your summer social media experience. If you’re interested insuring that your posts continue to please the algorithm, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Episode 88 – Should you be a Thought Leader?

July 20, 2018FinTech, Get to Know the Experts, Marketing, Practice Mgmttopadvisorm

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How often do you encourter the words thought-leader in your daily consumption of content. As you might have guessed, it is a truisim that thought leaders tend to be the most successful individuals or firms in their respective fields. However, thought leadership can be so much more than that. Today, Kirk and Matt discuss if you have what it takes to become a thought leader. At Top Advisor Marketing, being a thought leader goes beyond the basic definition. It’s not a pedigree. It isn’t where you went to school. Thought leadership means you provide the best and deepest answers to your customer’s biggest questions in the format your audience likes best. If you’re ready to task yourself with becoming a thought leader, listen in today to find out how you can use what you know and who you know to take your expertise to the next level.

RESOURCES: Russ Alan Prince and Bruce Rogers – ContributorBlog Post: What is a Thought Leader?

Michael Brenner Article: What Is Thought Leadership? And When You Should Use It?

Episode 87 – Influences vs Strategic Partnerships with Gwynn & Joanne

July 6, 2018FinTech, Get to Know the Experts, Marketing, Practice Mgmttopadvisorm

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Today, Matt Halloran brings on two former guests Gwynn Sharick-Elberson and Joanne Giardini-Russell from Boomer Health Group. Gwynn and Joanne guide you through determining your Influencers vs Strategic Partners and how you can use strategic partnering to grow your practice. While influencers are often about uplifting and providing you with tools to get strategic partners, and Gwynn and Joanne are here to make sure you capitalize on grabbing those partnerships to reach your next goal as a financial advisor.

Tune in to listen to Gwynn and Joanne, who’s thought leadership will help you better understand and utilize both types of relationships!

Boomer Health Group

Episode 86 – The Power of Social Media with Heather Wilson

July 6, 2018FinTech, Get to Know the Experts, Marketing, Practice Mgmttopadvisorm

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Today, Matt Halloran brings on Heather Wilson from SEI to discuss the power of Social Media and financial advising. At SEI, Heather is a social media manager who is responsible for overseeing multiple advisor accounts, giving her the real world experience to provide credible advice for you. Heather takes listerens on a guided tour of her world, and how she capitalizes on social media. With that in mind, Heather and Matt discuss what you can be doing NOW to reach out to your audience and grow a stronger relationship for those who follow you.

Tune in to find out how to manage your social media so that you can maximize your outreach!

LINKS: Heather Wilson | 5 Tactics to “Untroll” Your Online Trolls