How to Stop Email Tag (and Rules to Confirm the Meeting Faster)

Few things are more important than securing a meeting with a key prospect or client, particularly when time is of the essence. Unfortunately, many boutique asset managers inadvertently complicate the process of scheduling meetings by getting caught up in unnecessary email tag, resulting in a loss of urgency and missed opportunities. Do this instead. Read more »

Developing a Personal Backstory that Resonates with Clients

Investors and potential clients crave a deeper understanding of the person managing their money. They want to know what shaped their values, what inspired them to pursue a career in asset management, and what personal experiences have influenced their investment strategies. This is where a personal backstory comes in. Read more »

SEO for Wealth Managers and Asset Managers: The 6 Things You Must Do First

An increasing number of wealth managers and asset managers are recognizing the importance of search engine optimization (SEO) on their websites for lead generation, brand building, and visibility. For many, the most significant obstacle is not knowing what they don’t know and starting down a path that leads to no leads—or to suboptimal results. Even Read more »

The SEC’s New Modern Marketing Rule: Are You Prepared to Comply?

Less than 25% of investment managers admit they’ve fully instituted processes for complying with SEC’s Modern Marketing Rule (Rule 206(4)-1) that is scheduled to go into effect in less than four months. Do you understand the new requirements? Is your firm on track toward meeting these requirements? Our client Chris Ruppenstein of Synthesis shared his insight for sales, marketing, and compliance departments better conform to the new rules. Read more »