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Stop Assuming. Start Listening!
FlexShares Exchange Traded Funds recently conducted a national survey of HNW primary breadwinners. The results surprised us. Some of the assumptions that we, as an industry, have made about investors because of gender don’t apply to this group of executives. In your business, making incorrect assumptions can hurt your chances with new prospects and in retaining existing clients. We’ve created this guide to help you artfully approach your engagements to better understand the unique situations your potential and current clients are navigating. We’ve broken it down by topic and offer conversation starter ideas.
Human Capital
Millennials aren't interested/don't have money to invest: Moving beyond the stereotypes
Huge opportunities for growth are overlooked because too many firms believe the myth that millennials aren't interested in investing and don't have money. Bridge this gap with a multigenerational team of advisors.
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Millennials are distracted by technology: Moving beyond the stereotypes
Technology is not truly a distraction to millennials, but rather the infrastructure for much of their lives. Use it to your firm's advantage.
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Millennials are overly concerned with social responsibility: Moving beyond the stereotypes
Millennials are values oriented and want to be engaged with firms and people that understand and share their values. Harness this passion to grow your business and retain employees.
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Millennials need constant feedback: Moving beyond the stereotypes
Millennials don't necessarily need hand holding but they do want regular engagement from their managers. If handled correctly this can yield strong results and efficiency.
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Millennials are not loyal: Moving beyond the stereotypes
While millennials may not be loyal to their employers they are loyal to their work. Learn how to understand how to engage and retain these talented employees
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Millennials are lazy: Moving beyond the stereotypes
Millennials were faced with post-secondary tuition rates that skyrocketed, but committed themselves to hard work and invested in their future with record levels of student debt. What is their reward for becoming the most educated generation?
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Millennials are entitled: Moving beyond the stereotypes
Millennials tend to hold higher expectations about the opportunities for which they qualify than their predecessors held. They are not on a quest for handouts; instead, they tend to follow the principle of “risk and reward."
Human Capital
Myths about Millennials That Are Impacting Your Advisory Businesses: Series Introduction
We know the advisor pool is shrinking and demographics are changing. What can advisors do today to attract -- and retain -- younger employees and clients.
Human Capital
Managing NextGen Financial Professionals
In this paper we seek to acknowledge the truths and dispel the myths around the stereotypes attached to Millennials. By understanding the drivers of Millennials’ preferred work styles and expectations, we believe advisors will be better equipped to manage them.
Market Outlooks
What investors can expect as key decisions affecting markets await
In this Q&A, Roger Aliaga-Díaz, Vanguard chief economist, Americas, discusses the potential short- and long-term market impacts of specific policy debates that could play out in the weeks ahead.
Manager & Investment Selection
The six key components for choosing an index asset manager
Are all index asset managers the same? Learn what separates the best managers from the rest of the industry.