From Good to Great: Challenging the Status Quo in Financial Advising with Guest Matthew Delzingaro [Episode 277]
Oct 7, 2024
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Matthew Delzingaro, a seasoned wholesaler with Brighthouse Financial, joins the conversation to shake up common practices in financial advising. He emphasizes the importance of intentionality in daily activities for boosting productivity and growth. Delzi calls out complacency among advisors, urging them to seek more from their relationships with wholesalers. The duo shares strategies for maximizing efficiency, such as the '95-50 rule' and leveraging technology in client management. They also highlight the significance of mentorship and stress testing in enhancing client relationships.
Matthew Delzingaro emphasizes the importance of engaging with wholesalers as partners to enhance practices and maximize growth opportunities.
The podcast highlights how adopting intentionality through structured routines significantly boosts productivity and improves the client experience for financial advisors.
Deep dives
Three and a Half Groups of Financial Advisors
Financial advisors can be categorized into three and a half distinct groups based on their revenue, practice evolution, and personal goals. The first group, known as the growth group, consists of advisors earning less than half a million dollars in revenue, who require aggressive growth strategies. The second group, named the freedom group, includes those earning between half a million and two million dollars, focusing instead on systems, processes, and achieving work-life balance. The third group, along with the half group, will be discussed in detail in an upcoming webinar, which aims to guide advisors from any group toward enhancing their practices and lives.
Value of Wholesalers for Advisors
Wholesalers play a crucial role in supporting financial advisors by providing valuable insights and resources rather than merely pushing products. Successful wholesalers act as partners to advisors, offering tailored advice based on extensive experience in various advisory offices. This collaboration enables advisors to leverage the wholesaler's expertise to refine their practices, enhance client relationships, and ultimately drive business growth. However, it's critical for advisors to proactively engage with their wholesalers to maximize the value received during these interactions.
Common Mistakes Advisors Make
Many financial advisors fail to adequately utilize the support of wholesalers, often leading to missed opportunities for growth and efficiency. Common missteps include neglecting to prepare for meetings with wholesalers, which could provide valuable guidance on best practices and productivity strategies. Additionally, advisors frequently struggle with understanding their client books and may not prioritize reviewing underperforming clients, potentially hindering revenue growth. Adopting a structured approach to these relationships can dramatically improve an advisor's effectiveness and business outcomes.
Enhancing Productivity Through Intentional Practices
Advisors can drastically improve their productivity by implementing structured routines and intentional practices in their daily operations. Suggestions include utilizing timers for focused work on specific tasks, thereby reducing distractions from emails and notifications. Moreover, fostering a proactive mindset about client management, including performing regular reviews of client portfolios, can lead to better decision-making and increased efficiency. Embracing these strategies not only heightens productivity but also enhances the overall client experience, ultimately contributing to the advisor's long-term success.
In this conversation, Matthew Jarvis and Matt Delzingaro, from Coffee with Delzi and Brighthouse Financial challenge conventional wisdom and urge advisors to rethink their relationships with wholesalers and demand more than just product information. They shine a light on the often-overlooked power of intentionality, revealing how a well-structured day can significantly boost productivity and practice growth.
Matt and Delzi don't shy away from addressing the elephant in the room: complacency. They explore how even advisors with large client bases might be missing opportunities for growth.