For this episode we discuss “One Wealth” with Rebecca Robinson from Zions, and Erik Pinter from Old National. We ask them about the inherent challenges of integrating all departments related to wealth management into a seamless and integrated offering for the appropriate clients of our institutions, and explore how to make progress towards that goal. We also discuss what “One Wealth” should look like from the perspective of the client.
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Cross-Departmental Cooperation
This month we discuss how to foster cross-departmental relationships to provide integrated wealth management, thoughts on how AI will affect our industry, and how to get better at helping clients protect their assets. Our guests are Don Clark from Wintrust, and Terry Powell from Randolph Brooks.
Staying the Course During Crisis
For this episode we will discuss managing the program and clients through the current banking crisis as well as the interest rate environment. We also continue our exploration of the evolution from “Investment Services” to “Wealth Management”, the value of a Wealth Management program to the institution, how to leverage financial planning, and the importance of helping clients protect their assets.
What’s Working Now
For this episode with Kevin McCarthy from Synovus and Chris Melton from Ameriprise we discuss strategic initiatives that moved the needle in 2022 and the follow through that is planned for 2023. We will also continue our exploration of the evolution from “Investment Services” to “Wealth Management”. And make sure to listen to the end where we make our Super Bowl predictions!
Disclosure – BISA is not affiliated with Ameriprise Financial, Inc.
Investment Services vs. Wealth Management – What’s the Difference?
For this episode we dig deeper into a subject we’ve started exploring in previous episodes, and that is Wealth Management. Specifically, what is the difference between Investment Services and Wealth Management. How does Trust and Private Banking figure into the equation? How does compensation factor in? How is teamwork optimized across departmental lines? And Rhomes Aur, CEO at First Horizon Advisors, is the perfect guest to explore this with. Rhomes shares valuable insights and the lessons he’s learned over his 35 years with First Horizon Bank.
Effective Ways to Gather Assets
For this episode we focus on the most effective ways to gather assets”. Our primary objective as “Trusted Advisors” should be to manage and protect the majority of our client’s assets. That is exactly what being a Trusted Advisor is all about. We will explore how to do this… the discovery process, integration of wealth management into the overall organization, the importance of helping clients protect their assets, etc.
On Being a Trusted Advisor – Part 2
This month we will continue a topic we initiated last month where we explored the concept of being a “Trusted Advisor”. In our opinion all advisors should strive to be Trusted Advisors. But how do you know when you’ve accomplished that? How do you know when you’ve “arrived”? We explore these topics and others including:
- What does it mean to be a Trusted Advisor?
- What do you have to do to become a trusted advisor?
- What does it take for clients to give you 100% of their assets to manage?
- How many clients can a Trusted Advisor serve?
- What are the benefits of being a Trusted Advisor inside a bank or credit union?
Our guests include:
- Matt Griffin – Financial Advisor/Manager director- Steward Concepts (Matt manages 100% of almost all his clients investable assets.)
- Rob Cosentino – Wealth Consultant – Webster Investments
- Dan Pellegrino – Sales Manager Webster Investments
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Being a Trusted Advisor
For this episode, in addition to trends in our channel, we will discuss what it means to be a Trusted Advisor within the evolving landscape of Wealth Management. Our guests are a successful advisor and his manager from Regions Investment Services. Topics include:
- Engendering trust to attract and retain assets
- Differentiating your process
- Managing through volatility
- Segmentation
- Leveraging staff
What is Wealth Management?
In addition to discussing how to thrive in a volatile market we follow up on the discussion from our last episode – our channel’s transition from investment services to wealth management. Is it real or window dressing? What are the emerging best-practices?
Topics include:
- What is Wealth Management?
- Best-practices during market volatility
- Advisor tiering
- Teamwork with Private Banking and Trust
- Protecting client assets
We also talk about our favorite entertainment, travel, and wine apps!
Evolution of Business Models in our Channel
From investment management to wealth management, basic investment guidance to specialty investment guidance (like ESG), commissions to fees, things are changing in our channel. Join Jacinda Norvell, Senior Managing Director at Truist Wealth, and Cheryl Sutter, a leading advisor at American National Bank of Texas, as we discuss where things are headed.