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6 Client Types You Need to Be Targeting in Your HNWI Prospecting- Part 1 of a 2 part series5/30/2018 For nearly three years you’ve been hearing from me on the need for a client type approach to new client acquisition. We are in the midst of a massive shift in generational wealth and Wealth Management firms need to be ready for the millennial-like client who will be looking for their own brand of relationship with you. Those in client facing roles must shift their focus – private client advisors on whole are not achieving their appropriate share of wallet with clients, relying too heavily on AUM and pressing issues of the day. I actually write about this in my book Taming the Four Headed Dragon – current clients, compliance and events are crowding out the time needed for a dedicated prospecting effort.
So to make things easier (As BWST always does), I've provided a window into six client types. Each come with their unique problems or aspirations not yet met. I've also provided some nuances to be mindful of when surfacing opportunity during your prospecting. The first set of client types will be those associated with CREATED wealth. (Part 2 will address prospects associated with INHERITED wealth). Source of wealth is hugely important when making connections with HNW prospects: Client Type #1 - The Serial Entrepreneur Potential Problem Areas
Client Type #2 - The Mature Business Owner Potential Problem Areas
Client Type #3 - The C-Suite Executive Potential Problem Areas
For more ideas to support an effective client-type prospecting strategy with High Net Worth individuals, sign up here for a link to the corresponding chapter in my book, Taming the Four Headed Dragon (https://www.4headeddragon.com)
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The Differentiator in Retirement Relationships: Be a Value Creator
Most Account Management training has been available for over 20 years. But business has changed as have the expectations of clients in Retirement. The record keepers that command the lion's share of the plans in the Fortune 500 all deserve a seat at the table. But a rare few keep it year in and year out. The ones who do- they are the value creators. High performing Retirement relationship management teams are taking a value creation approach to clients - an approach that speaks to the need to offer insight over product and service virtues. These firms are on a mission to avoid heading down a commodity path in their respective sectors. Research from the Sales Executive Council and Harvard Business Publishing speaks to the need to trade on the insights RMs bring to multiple stakeholders, rather than acting reactively with one "buyer". With the help of Bill Walton Sales Training, these value creators are moving farther upstream in their client's business strategy and planning. They're leveraging genuine curiosity and insight as retention tools, and conducting better conversations with key stakeholders as a result. There is great upside in celebrating the role of the RM in Retirement. RMs have an opportunity to deepen conversations with their HR partners – partners that need to create value for their own organizations beyond benefits. An opportunity exists for a common language among RMs to create value for clients and drive ideas that support mutual objectives. Here are a few recommendations for those looking to create a legion of value creators in their organization:
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