Thomas Kopelman is the Co-Founder of AllStreet Wealth, a financial planning firm for millennial business owners and those with equity comp that has quickly grown to more than $500,000 of run-rate revenue generated from serving 70 ongoing households. Thomas stands out for his effective use of social media, particularly Twitter, to attract over 170 prospects this year by sharing concise, impactful blog posts. His content, though seemingly simple, directly addresses his audience's needs, making him the go-to financial advisor when they're ready to seek advice.
Listen in as Thomas shares his journey from minimal social media engagement to harnessing the power of Twitter and ultimately driving substantial growth for his firm. We also discuss how he filters prospects to ensure quality interactions, his unique financial planning approach with visually appealing, customized templates, and his evolution from intending to run a solo firm to building a supportive team, enhancing both firm growth and workplace enjoyment.
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Kimberly Enders is the Lead Financial Planner and Managing Partner of Enders Wealth Management, a hybrid advisory firm based out of Michigan that oversees $50 million in assets under management for 85 client households. Kimberly's unique journey in the financial industry began with rebuilding her practice from scratch after a divorce in 2015, starting with just 12 clients and $7 million in assets. Over the past eight years, she has successfully grown her business by implementing a highly customized 12-month onboarding process for new clients, fueling rapid growth through referrals.
Listen in as Kimberly shares her journey of reinventing her career after leaving a joint business with her husband, focusing on her ideal clients and making it a priority to build strong advisor/client relationships. You'll hear about the lessons she learned from exploring various roles in the financial industry, the challenges she faced in starting her own advisory firm, and how her definition of success has evolved to prioritize autonomy and control over her time, rather than just financial success.
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Stevyn Guinnip is the founder of Grow Wellthy, a health and wellness consulting firm based out of Missouri that specializes in working with busy (but not always healthy) financial advisors. Stevyn stands out for her unique approach, blending her family background in financial advice with her extensive experience in health and well-being coaching. She focuses on addressing 'The Big Swap' phenomenon, where financial success often comes at the expense of health, impacting both the quality of life and retirement plans of financial advisors.
Listen in as Stevyn shares her insights on the prevalent health issues among financial advisors, stemming from demanding work schedules and personal life pressures, and the critical need for balancing financial success with physical well-being. She also discusses how she leverages advisors' affinity for data and metrics to guide them towards healthier lifestyles, her personal journey—including a life-altering experience in Australia (which reshaped her approach to health and wellness)—and the importance of proactive health management.
For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/366