

Elementality for Financial Advisors | Elements Financial Vitals System™
Jordan Haines, CFP®
Join Jordan Haines, CFP® and financial vitals specialist at Elements to explore strategies, principles and frameworks to increase the pace of delivering financial advice to people.
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Oct 10, 2024 • 21min
Unlock More Consultations By Killing Complexity [186]
What if you could cut your client meeting prep time in half and double the number of people you serve without feeling overwhelmed? In this episode of Elementality, Jordan Haynes shares a transformative conversation between Reese Harper and Carl Richards. They dive into the costly and time-consuming nature of traditional financial planning and unveil how Elements simplifies data gathering and analysis. Learn how to deliver personalized advice efficiently, scale your impact, and make financial planning accessible to more people. If you're ready to give advice really fast and revolutionize your practice, this episode is a must-listen!

Oct 3, 2024 • 28min
How To Build a 10-Min Data Gathering Process
In this episode of Elementality, Jordan Haines, financial vitals expert at Elements, dives into his favorite part of the financial planning process—data gathering! Discover how simplifying your data collection and focusing on what's "good enough" can supercharge your 30-minute consultations with clients and prospects. Jordan shares practical tips to make the data-gathering process less intimidating for clients, so you can both get the most out of every high-impact meeting. Tune in to learn how a streamlined approach can transform your client interactions and make financial planning feel effortless.

Sep 26, 2024 • 11min
4 Things To Unlock Conversations At Scale [184]
Host of Elementality, Jordan Haines, CFP®, discusses the difference between foundational finance and fancy finance, emphasizing the importance of having financial conversations at scale. He introduces the 'Four Foundations of Finance': saving enough, spending with clarity, managing debt wisely, and maintaining enough liquidity. Using personal anecdotes and practical advice, Jordan explains how focusing on these core principles can help financial advisors provide valuable service to the majority of their clients. Tune in to learn how to effectively engage clients and ensure their financial well-being through foundational financial principles.

Sep 19, 2024 • 20min
8 Places to Apply The Perfect 30-Min Consultation [183]
Host of Elementality, Jordan Haines, CFP® continues his thoughts on the 30-minute financial consultation. Building on last week's discussion, Jordan outlines the three essential phases of the consultation: uncovering client information, orienting clients to their financial situation, and providing a clear direction for improvement. He explores the application of this template through synchronous interactions, such as prospecting and client check-ins, and asynchronous interactions like email and video assessments. Learn practical strategies to deliver significant value in a short timeframe and discover ways to scale these financial conversations effectively.

Sep 12, 2024 • 31min
How To Structure The Perfect 30-Min Consultation [182]
Discover how to transform a quick consultation into a valuable experience for clients. Learn a three-phase approach: uncovering essential client information, orienting discussions to ensure mutual understanding, and directing clients toward actionable steps. The discussion highlights parallels between financial advice and best practices from the medical field, emphasizing the necessity of validated information. Gain insights into streamlining client interactions and addressing diverse needs effectively!

Aug 29, 2024 • 46min
Lights, Camera, Clients: Video for Advisors w/ Katie Braden [181]
In this episode of Elementality, Abby Morton sits down with Katie Braden, a video marketing expert for financial advisors, to discuss the transformative power of video marketing in the financial industry. Katie shares her unique journey from photography to financial planning and how she now helps advisors leverage video to connect with clients and grow their businesses. This episode dives into practical tips on getting started with video, overcoming the fear of being on camera, and using AI tools to enhance marketing efforts. Tune in to learn how video can set you apart in a crowded market and help you build genuine connections with your target audience.

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Aug 29, 2024 • 19min
6 Secrets to Killer Client Deliverables (180)
Host of Elementality, Jordan Haines, CFP®, reveals 6 secrets to create amazing client deliverables, and how the best deliverables can be used to prospect new clients. Ranging from making data gathering easier for clients to enabling more “A-HA!” moments, killer client deliverables can be a game changer in your business.

Aug 22, 2024 • 36min
Simplifying Financial Health for Better Advice [179]
In this episode hosts Jordan Hanes and Reese Harper discuss the core mission behind Elements and the inspiration for creating the technology that powers it. They explore four significant problems affecting a majority of Americans, including the growing liquidity crisis, the pervasive fear and anxiety surrounding money, the lack of wealth-building models for people in their accumulation years, and the inadequacy of current financial technology. The conversation highlights the importance of building liquidity, overcoming fear-driven financial decisions, providing tailored advice early in one's career, and leveraging client-centric technology.

Aug 15, 2024 • 6min
Diet & Exercise For Personal Finance [178]
Host of Elementality, Jordan Haines, CFP®, uncovers the financial topics that actually matter to the next generation of wealth builders. Calling these the “foundations of finance” he explores the diet and exercise equivalent of personal finance. These topics include: Save enough Spend with clarity Manage debt wisely Maintain adequate liquidity

Aug 8, 2024 • 21min
Ditch Projections For Peer Benchmarking [177]
Hosts Jordan Haines and Reese Harper discuss insights from their recent webinar, examining how comparing oneself to peers can drive financial behavior change. Learn about the limitations of probability of success metrics and explore effective strategies for motivating clients by using comparative data. This episode offers valuable perspectives for financial advisors aiming to enhance client engagement and support better financial outcomes. 01:28 Probability of Success vs. Social Comparison 04:28 The Role of Social Comparison in Financial Advice 10:21 Using Data to Motivate Behavioral Change 13:58 Challenges and Solutions for Younger Generations 19:23 Concluding Thoughts and Next Steps