

Ep 415: Systematizing A Firm-Wide Planning Process By Leveraging Centralized Teams And A Ticketing Workflow System with Erika Wood
30 snips Dec 10, 2024
Erika Wood, Director of Wealth Management at VisionPoint Advisory Group, oversees a firm managing about $3 billion in assets. She dives into innovative strategies for centralized financial planning and a ticketing workflow, enhancing efficiency across client meetings. Erika discusses client segmentation and tiered pricing based on a data-driven approach. Her insights into nurturing client loyalty and the significance of advisors finding their niche are invaluable. Plus, she shares how structured planning fosters engaged client relationships while maximizing operational effectiveness.
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Systematizing Starts with 'Why'
- Systematizing a firm starts with defining the firm's identity and target client.
- Understanding the 'why' behind the process facilitates team buy-in and consistent client experience.
Needs-Based Segmentation
- Segment clients based on their planning needs, not just asset size.
- A client's balance sheet doesn't always reflect planning complexity.
Data-Driven Fee Setting
- Calculate fees based on team members' hourly rates and estimated time spent per client segment.
- Include a profit buffer to account for unanticipated tasks and expenses.