Real Value of an AFSL

Real Value of an AFSL

One aspect we consistently highlight is the sense of community that comes with being a licensee. But what does that truly entail? This year, we celebrate the 25th anniversary of our AFSL journey, with community-building remaining a central focus for our advisers. Many...
A Bionic World

A Bionic World

When considering a move of AFSL it’s important to understand the history of the Licensee and how they have operated during the many and varied market and regulatory changes that our industry has faced in the last couple of decades. It could be argued though that what...
People, Processes and Profit

People, Processes and Profit

In our work with financial planners we have many conversations about the three “P’s” – People, Processes and Profit. These are our top 3 challenges for most financial planning business owners. (Note that financial planning issues do not make the top 3.) It is these...
Two Years of COVID – Getting back on Track

Two Years of COVID – Getting back on Track

This is a story of the value in having a licensee who supports business owners in times when the going gets tough. Our business coach had a meeting with the owner of one of our financial planning firms who asked for some help. He was feeling quite flat about how his...
Leading a High Performing Advice Business

Leading a High Performing Advice Business

When a sector such as financial planning goes through enormous amounts of change it is not unusual to see different levels of business performance.  The results of financial advice businesses after the past 5 years also shows up a wide range of performance.  As we...
Best Practice tips for Adviser Practices in 2022

Best Practice tips for Adviser Practices in 2022

As we enter a new year it is interesting to reflect on what are the Key Drivers outperforming practices are focusing on. We have observed that adviser practices can thrive provided there exists the right mindset from the Principal for business improvement &...