You may have seen notable figures in the financial industry use press to grow their influence – but how do they do it? As it turns out, people are very influenced by what they read, see and hear in the media. While it may not directly acquire leads for you, you may notice an increase in your business and begin to be viewed as an industry specialist in the eyes of prospects as you gain more exposure.

If you make a media pitch correctly and understand how reporters operate, you’ll have a much better chance of being consistently quoted in the media. Whether you’ve been sending rejected pitches for a while or you’ve never known where to start, we’re here to show you how to craft the perfect media pitch! Here are the steps we recommend you follow:

Social technology has changed immensely in the past 10 years, but there’s one trend that has withstood the decade’s test of time – the hashtag. You may remember when the # symbol was still called a “pound sign”, but the more prevalent hashtag has become a powerful tool over time and is something you can utilize to grow your business and following.

You’ve probably discovered on your own that hashtags are everywhere, but you may not know what they mean. A hashtag gives social media sites the ability to sort and group posts by categories or ideas. They exist to instill a sense of community online and allow your posts to be seen by a wider audience than your own following.

You probably get a million emails a day; your clients and prospects do too. So how do you make sure you stand out in your recipients’ inboxes?

Email is a great method of communication because almost everyone has an account and it’s a way to instantly communicate with anyone, anywhere. Yet, electronic communications can be pretty unclear sometimes.

Marketing yourself on LinkedIn is not only a cost-effective way to stay current with unreached prospects, but a recent technique that has proven itself to be highly successful for many professionals in the financial industry. LinkedIn allows you to foster a meaningful relationship with those who fit the criteria of people you want to connect with. But how do you find those people?

You may have noticed that LinkedIn offers a recruiting upgrade tool called Sales Navigator that makes it easier than ever to find your audience online and start a direct relationship with them. If you’re not seeing the results you’d like to from your marketing efforts on LinkedIn, then maybe it’s time to give it a try! (In fact, currently, your first month with Sales Navigator is free!)

The financial landscape isn’t the only thing that’s changing. So is the way we approach how we market ourselves! There’s no denying that videos are a powerful and professional way to promote oneself. Not only does video marketing increase your search engine ranking and keep your viewers on your website longer, but it introduces you as an industry specialist and begins the personal relationship between you and your prospects.

But what are the best ways to market yourself using video to gain actual results? It’s easy to find yourself creating videos without a goal in mind but putting these tips into action will help you increase your leads and grow your practice.

Are you ready to create a bio for your new social media profile but unsure of where to begin? It’s easy to get overwhelmed. After all, you’re an expert on your personal experiences and abilities, but what are your ideal clients looking for in this section? We’re here to make sure you provide the right information in the right amounts to convince prospects that you are the financial professional for them.

You’re probably aware of the success the professional networking website LinkedIn has found. With over 575 million users and 260 million active users, being able to market to your target audience is simpler than ever before. But with most users only spending 17 minutes on the platform per month, it’s increasingly important to make the right moves on your profile to attract and retain prospects.

We’ve gathered the 5 common mishaps most financial professionals make on LinkedIn. To learn more, keep reading!

When marketing oneself to prospective clients, it would be much easier to assume that everyone can benefit from your services. But by directing your marketing efforts to a select group of people who possess the ideals of your dream client, your chances of generating a lead that becomes a conversion increases tremendously. When you focus your time, money and energy into an avenue where potential clients can be impacted by your efforts, your results will speak volumes.

Are you ready to increase your chances by altering your marketing strategy? We’ve gathered four tips to ensure the way you market seems effortless while being undeniably effective.

Why should you leave your future up to chance?

There are many options to consider when choosing an FMO, but our solutions are different.

The financial landscape is changing, and we have decided to change with it.

We understand that as a producer, you want to position your practice for growth. But with industry shifts, it has become increasingly difficult to achieve success. Knowing this, why would you leave your future up to chance?

The financial landscape is changing and so are we.

For over 110 cumulative years, we have offered wholesaled fixed index annuities, life and long-term care insurance with our founding member-firms. While we are no strangers to the industry, we recognize that you most likely have a few questions about our firm. Here are just a few answers to the questions you may have!