Want your marketing questions answered by Taylor and Kendra? Apply to be on an Advice Line episode: https://www.taylorschulte.com/apply

————

Are you a financial advisor specializing in a niche practice but struggling to attract qualified prospects? Do you feel like your firm is the "best kept secret" despite having excellent client retention?

In this LIVE "Advice Line" episode, financial advisor Scott Campbell joins us to troubleshoot his marketing funnel challenges. Scott's firm, Align Wealth, serves chiropractors with thriving practices, but he's struggling to scale beyond referrals. We analyze his current marketing efforts and provide actionable strategies to help him attract more ideal prospects.

Key questions we answer include:

► How can I build an effective marketing funnel to attract more qualified chiropractor prospects?

► Should I focus on short-form video, podcasting, or referral marketing to grow my practice?

► How can I make my content more specific to resonate with my ideal clients?

Whether you serve chiropractors or another niche, this episode illuminates the importance of creating highly targeted content that speaks directly to your ideal clients' unique pain points and challenges.

Listen in as we help Scott transform his marketing approach to convert more prospects into clients.

Resources:

• Join Our Newsletter
• Apply Here To Be On The Show: Get Your Marketing Questions Answered
• Align Wealth (Scott’s firm)
• The Millionaire Chiropractor Next Door (Free, downloadable guide from Align Wealth)
• The One-Page Financial Plan: A Simple Way to Be Smart About Your Money by Carl Richards
• Dan Allison (CEO of the Feedback Marketing Group and referral marketing expert)
• N2 Communications (Short-form video agency)
• 20/20 Money Podcast by Adam Cmejla

Want your marketing questions answered by Taylor and Kendra? Apply to be on an Advice Line episode: https://www.taylorschulte.com/apply

————

Are you a new financial advisor feeling overwhelmed by all the marketing options available to you? Unsure which path to take to attract your ideal clients?

In this LIVE "Advice Line" episode, financial advisor Charley from Wealth Being Advisors joins us to tackle his marketing challenges. Having recently left his 9-to-5 job to focus on his practice full-time, Charley needs clarity on which marketing strategies will help him grow from 8 clients to a thriving business. We help him refine his target market and identify the most effective marketing approaches for his unique situation.

Key questions we answer include:

► How do I choose the right marketing strategy when there are so many options?

► Who should be my ideal client and how do I message to them effectively?

► What marketing medium should I focus on with limited time and resources?

Whether you're just starting your practice or looking to refine your existing marketing strategy, this episode provides valuable insights on getting clarity about who you serve, the problems you solve, and how to reach them effectively.

Tune in as we help Charley transform his marketing from "serving everyone" to attracting high-earning professionals who will value his services.

Resources:

• Join Our Newsletter
• Apply Here To Be On The Show: Get Your Marketing Questions Answered
• Wealth Being Advisors (Charley’s firm)
• LinkedIn Newsletter
• Upwork (freelance hiring platform)
• Beyond Your Hammock (Eric Roberge)
• Stone Steps Financial (Scott Frank)
• Stash Wealth
• Hoskin Capital (Nate Hoskin)
• EP 9: Marketing Funnel Basics: What Every Advisor Needs to Know (previous Advisor Marketing Made Simple episode)
• EP 21: The Fastest Path to Growth: Leverage Other People’s Audiences (previous Advisor Marketing Made Simple episode)

Want your marketing questions answered by Taylor and Kendra? Apply to be on an Advice Line episode: https://www.taylorschulte.com/apply

————

Are you struggling to grow your financial advisory practice by attracting a specific niche? Wondering how to effectively market to attorneys or other professional groups?

In this LIVE "Advice Line" episode, financial advisor Frank Rekas joins us to troubleshoot his marketing strategy. After 30 years in the industry and recently joining an independent firm, Frank wants to transition from an insurance-based model to growing his assets under management by focusing specifically on a niche of attorneys.

Key questions we answer include:

► How can I effectively narrow my niche to attract the right clients?

► What changes should I make to my LinkedIn profile and website to speak directly to my niche?

► How do I create a compelling offer that converts prospects into clients?

Whether you're targeting attorneys or another professional niche, this episode illuminates the power of laser-focused marketing.

You'll learn how to align your messaging across platforms, optimize your LinkedIn strategy, and create a clear path for your ideal clients to work with you.

Tune in as we help Frank build a simplified marketing funnel that cuts unnecessary activities while increasing potential revenue.

Resources:

• Join Our Newsletter
• Apply Here To Be On The Show: Get Your Marketing Questions Answered
• Palm Wealth Partners (Frank’s firm)
• LinkedIn Sales Navigator ( targeted sales outreach)
• Upwork (freelance hiring platform)
• ChatGPT (AI tool)

Want your marketing questions answered by Taylor and Kendra? Apply to be on an Advice Line episode: https://www.taylorschulte.com/apply

————

Are your marketing efforts scattered across too many platforms with minimal results? Wondering how to convert cold leads into qualified clients?

In this LIVE "Advice Line" episode, financial advisor Mohammad Uz-Zaman asks us to help him streamline his marketing funnel. Despite running PPC ads, creating social media content, and hosting a podcast, he's struggling to convert leads efficiently. We help him narrow his focus from 300,000 potential clients to the most profitable segment that truly needs his unique expertise.

Key questions we answer include:

► How many touchpoints does it take to convert cold leads into qualified clients?

► Should I focus on multiple marketing channels or just one?

► What's the most effective way to grow a podcast audience?

Even if you're not offering combined wealth management and legal services, this episode reveals why narrowing your target audience and focusing your marketing efforts on one channel can dramatically improve your results.

Listen in as we explain why marketing success requires patience, focus, and a three-year commitment before expecting that "hockey stick" growth moment.

Resources:

• Join Our Newsletter
• Apply Here To Be On The Show: Get Your Marketing Questions Answered
• ADL Estate Planning (Mohammad’s firm)
• Advice Line: Why Great Content Still Isn’t Bringing In the Right Clients (John Gigliello)
• Marketing Funnel Basics: What Every Advisor Needs to Know

Want your marketing questions answered by Taylor and Kendra? Apply to be on an Advice Line episode: https://www.taylorschulte.com/apply

————

Are your marketing efforts bringing in leads but not pre-retiree clients? Wondering what's missing in your financial advisor marketing funnel?

In this LIVE "Advice Line" episode, Ryan Kittredge from Clearpath Financial Partners joins us to solve his marketing challenges. With 18 years in the industry and $195 million AUM, Ryan wants to grow to $500 million in the next five years—but his current marketing isn't delivering consistent results. We help him identify the critical missing piece in his strategy.

Key questions we answer include:

► What's the most impactful top-of-funnel marketing activity for a local advisor?

► Why aren't my radio show appearances converting to clients?

► How can I build an effective marketing system with limited time?

If you're investing in marketing but not seeing results, this episode reveals why the middle of your funnel might be broken. Learn how to transform awareness into relationships through strategic email nurturing and website optimization.

Whether you're struggling with marketing efficiency or trying to scale your practice, this conversation will help you build a sustainable client acquisition system that works even when you're not actively selling. Especially if your goal is to attract and convert pre-retirees.

Resources:

• Join Our Newsletter
• Apply Here To Be On The Show: Get Your Marketing Questions Answered
• Clearpath Financial Partners (Ryan’s firm)
• ClearPath Financial Partners Podcast
• Toastmasters
• Fathom AI Notetaker
• Jump AI Assistant
• Define Financial (Taylor’s website)
• Listen: ​​Building a Structured COI Referral System That Actually Works (Tiffany Charles)
• Listen: How To Make Your Website Clearly Speak To Your Niche (Taylen Sather)

Want your marketing questions answered by Taylor and Kendra? Apply to be on an Advice Line episode: https://www.taylorschulte.com/apply

----

Where should you focus your marketing efforts when you have multiple brands serving different audiences? Is it better to build separate marketing channels or create a unified approach?

In this LIVE "Advice Line" episode, financial advisor Ed Vargo seeks guidance on his marketing dilemma. With a successful wealth management firm (Burning River) serving primarily women and a separate educational platform (Enlighten Her) focused on financial literacy, he's struggling to determine where to invest his limited marketing resources for maximum impact.

Key questions we answer include:

► How can I effectively market two different brands with limited time?

► Should I use my educational platform as a funnel for my advisory firm?

► What's the most efficient way to build an audience when targeting women in transition?

If you're trying to balance multiple target audiences or wondering how to connect your educational content with your service offerings, this episode provides clarity on creating a focused marketing strategy that aligns with your business goals.

Listen in as we help Ed navigate the challenging balance between advocacy and business growth to attract more of his ideal clients.

Resources:

• Join Our Newsletter
• Apply Here To Be On The Show: Get Your Marketing Questions Answered
• Burning River Advisory Group (Ed’s firm)
• enlightenHer (Ed’s sister-firm)
• The Divorce Navigator (enlightenHer program)
• Stay Wealthy (Taylor’s blog and podcast)
• Advice Line: How To Focus Marketing When You're Split Between Two Niches (Thomas Cook)
• Advice Line: When Your Marketing Targets Too Many Client Types (Eli Weissman)

Want your marketing questions answered by Taylor and Kendra? Apply to be on an Advice Line episode: https://www.taylorschulte.com/apply

————

Are you struggling to convert online views into actual clients for your financial advisory firm? Wondering why your social media efforts aren't translating to growth?

In this LIVE "Advice Line" episode from the 2025 Jolt! conference, financial advisor Devin Watts joins us to troubleshoot his marketing funnel challenges. As a new firm owner targeting high-earning professionals, Devin's getting decent views on his Instagram videos but minimal conversions. We break down exactly where his funnel is broken and provide actionable steps to fix it.

Key questions we answer include:

► How do I turn social media views into actual leads and clients?

► What makes a truly effective marketing funnel for financial advisors?

► How specific should I get with my target audience messaging?

Even if you're an established firm, you'll recognize these common marketing mistakes that prevent growth. We reveal why clarifying your ideal client avatar is the foundation of all effective marketing and how to pull that clarity through every layer of your funnel.

Listen in as we transform Devin's approach from scattered marketing activities to a focused, conversion-driven strategy that can work for advisors at any stage.

Resources:

• Join Our Newsletter
• Apply Here To Be On The Show: Get Your Marketing Questions Answered
• Fallbrook FI (Devin’s firm)
• 2025 Jolt! Conference
• Elements Financial Planning Software
• CapCut (video editing tool)
• ManyChat (tool for automating Instagram DMs)
• Sandcastles.ai (AI-powered tool for scripting short-form videos)
• Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook by Gary Vee's

Want your marketing questions answered by Taylor and Kendra? Apply to be on an Advice Line episode: https://www.taylorschulte.com/apply

————

Are you struggling to focus your marketing efforts while serving multiple client types? How do you choose which niche to prioritize when growth demands clarity?

In this LIVE "Advice Line" episode, financial advisor Stephen Mulholland asks us to help him determine how to find more doctor groups for his practice. While he's successfully grown to $50 million AUM with a mix of doctors, tech professionals, and retirees, his marketing lacks direction. We help him navigate the critical decision between pursuing doctor groups or focusing on individual doctors, and how to leverage his natural speaking abilities to attract ideal clients.

Key questions we answer include:

► Should I focus on marketing to doctor groups or individual doctors?

► How can I leverage my public speaking skills to attract more clients?

► Is it sustainable to market to multiple client demographics simultaneously?

Even if you don't work with doctors, this episode illuminates the foundational marketing decisions that must precede building an effective funnel. Learn why getting crystal clear on your target client is the "tiniest hinge that swings the biggest door" in advisor marketing.

Tune in as we help Stephen build the foundation for a focused marketing strategy that can transform his practice.

Resources:

• Join Our Newsletter
• Apply Here To Be On The Show: Get Your Marketing Questions Answered
• Mulholland & Kuperstock Asset Management (Stephen’s firm)
• Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan
• Advice Line: Your Niche Is Clear — So Why Aren’t The Right Clients Finding You? (Neil Chacko)
• The White Coat Investor
• ChatGPT
• Claude