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Turning Client Trust into Action in a Down Market: A Six-Step Conversation
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Register today to hear AllianceBernstein Advisor Institute's (ABAI's) Ken Haman discuss key insights about human decision-making and research in behavioral finance to look at the practical challenges of managing client trust during uncertain times. Specifically, Ken will drill into: 1) How to move a client past a negative market experience to make an investment decision now, 2) Why clients can be triggered by negative information and avoid these discussions despite the need to take action to improve future outcomes, 3) A six-step conversation model that FAs can use to motivate clients to take action
Client Experience
Market Volatility and Recessions 101
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While you can't control market volatility, there are actions you can take to potentially minimize its impact on your retirement savings. Having a plan in place for a recession or market downturn may help give you confidence to weather the storm and keep working toward your long-term retirement goals.
Client Experience
Creative Planning for Taxes and Distributions
Increase your expertise in tax and distribution planning. Manage multiple sources of income for optimal tax outcome. Take another look at Roth conversions, QCDs, and 529 plans. Consult with CPAs and other tax professionals.
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Is a financial advisor worth the cost?
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My grandfather came over to the U.S. from Ireland in the early 1900s. As a kid, I always remember him telling me, Nothing in this world is for free and if someone tells you otherwise, walk the other way. I was reminded of this when I recently saw online ads for free financial planning and free no cost ETFs.
Advisor Value & Fees
Why work with a financial advisor?
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Advisors can assist you in a full 360-degree spectrum of wealth planning, from investments, to managing your portfolio through different life changes, to retirement and estate planning, as well as guidance on potential tax implications of your investments—in order to help you work toward your financial goals.
Advisor Value & Fees
2019 Value of an Advisor Study
In our competitive industry many advisors are challenged with articulating their value proposition which leads to lower client satisfaction and retention. Clients are often evaluating their advisors based simply on investment returns. This study will examine the value clients receive from a relationship with an advisor.