Articles

Recent articles by our principals
Title Description
Expert Positioning
By John J. Bowen Jr.
August, 2009
What prospective clients value most is your level of expertise.
Spring Cleaning
By John J. Bowen Jr.
July, 2009
Taking time to work on your business is as important as working in your business.
Culture Clash
By John J. Bowen Jr.
June, 2009
Financial advisors have to be ready to work with CPAs.
Formal Wear
By John J. Bowen Jr.
May, 2009
Our research confirms the important role of a business plan in advisors' success.
Getting Formal
By John J. Bowen Jr.
April, 2009
If you want to be a successful advisor, you must take a consultative approach.
Reaching Out Now
By John J. Bowen Jr.
March, 2009
In today's challenging times, professional relationships are more important than ever.
The Path to Discovery
By John J. Bowen Jr.
February, 2009
To keep current clients and attract new ones, conduct Discovery Meetings.
Interesting Times
By John J. Bowen Jr.
January, 2009
Today's challenging environment is actually full of opportunities.
Go Team!
By John J. Bowen Jr.
December, 2008
Learn the four key components of building a high-performance team.
Teaming Up
By John J. Bowen Jr.
November, 2008
Advisors need to build high-performance teams at their firms.
Wealth Transfer
By John J. Bowen Jr.
October, 2008
Advisors can find opportunities in serving those who inherit wealth.
Time to Say Goodbye
By John J. Bowen Jr.
September, 2008
Sometimes you have to let go of clients who are inappropriate for the firm.
Wide-Angle Lens
By John J. Bowen Jr.
August, 2008
If you focus too much on investments, you're missing the big picture.
Can We Talk?
By John J. Bowen Jr.
July, 2008
Market volatility means it's more important than ever to become a client-centric advisor.
The Power of Purpose
By Robert Niederman
May, 2008
Setting forth your own personal vision is the first step toward success.
The Right Ally
By John J. Bowen Jr.
May, 2008
Strategic alliances can be frustrating. Clear and compelling communication can help.
Referrals for the Asking
By John J. Bowen Jr.
April, 2008
The most successful advisors turn to their existing clients for referrals.
Getting an Edge
By John J. Bowen Jr.
March, 2008
New research shows that a wealth management model pays off for financial advisors who put in the time and effort.
The Wow Factor
By John J. Bowen Jr.
February, 2008
Here's what the ideal client experience should look like. How does yours measure up?
Better Than Average
By John J. Bowen Jr.
January, 2008
A new survey lets you benchmark your performance against the broader advisory community.
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