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What are the different ways that a financial advisor builds a client base?

if you are starting out alone, its tough to do unless you have some good education and experience to back it up

i suggest you talk to your friends and family.. network through them and so you can get in contact with their friends etc.

its going to be lot of sales call process in the beginning

2006-05-24 12:48:25 by Chichara

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I currently have two accounts with a large investment bank. The situation is that I like my advisor but they are over in Fort Worth and I live in the Dallas area. I would like to transfer my account to a branch closer to my location but don't want to take business away from my current advisor. Most preferably I would like to discuss investment strategies over the phone then in person due to the driving distance and high cost of gasoline. I am looking for sincere, honest and serious advice only. Thank you.

Why change advisors. If you like the one you have then stay with him/her. Most major firms will allow you to make your deposits at one branch for another branch's advisor. You can conduct most any type of business over the phone these days and if there is paperwork needed they can mail it to you. Finding an advisor who you like and enjoy doing business with is tough, if you have already done this once then why try to do it again. If you are being taken care of then you should stick with them.

2008-01-26 15:02:03 by Cubby

Price: $49.95

Currently working as an independent contractor with an independent investment firm splitting 50/50 commission
after the the 20% commission by the main broker/dealer.
Is a 4-year term contract normal in the securities business?

Your response will be very much appreciated.

The arrangement seems to be satisfactory but you can demand an additional 5%

2008-01-04 15:06:28 by Arnel T

Price: $14.95 $14.95

I consider my tax returns to be private and can't understand on what they have to do with my retirement portfolio.

You are probably better off giving a copy of your tax return to the financial adviser. I say probably only because you didn't specify what type of adviser you mean. If the FA is a stockbroker, you may only need to address a couple of issues. (Federal and state tax brackets, Alternative Minimum Tax, a/k/a AMT) If the FA is only handling your retirement portfolio, then even tax brackets and AMT are not that important.

The adviser is looking to see what investments are best for you.

I hope this helps.
Gary

2009-12-04 19:51:57 by Bill

I am new to the industry and I want to be very educated in what I do. What are some of the best places, books, networking events, websites to go to in order to be a great advisor? Basically, what do I need to focus on at this point and how can I build my business as fast as I can while still giving quality service to my current clients?

Starting out is a BEAR, isn't it? I hear ya on the "broke" thing!

As far as education, consider training for your CFP, if you don't already have that........it's a fantastic training program. You'll learn a lot of useful stuff.

When we were in financial planning / advising, we always wanted to try the Bill Good Marketing system. It looks truly amazing! I believe it could REALLY expand your business, if you can ever swing it. Check it out here: http://www.billgood.com/company.cfm

Keep the customer's needs foremost in mind, give them better service than anyone else ever has, and you'll be OK!

2007-07-17 13:22:46 by Chris