For anyone who works directly with investors, it’s clear that the expectations affluent investors have of their financial advisors are irrevocably changing. Our guest, Matt Oechsli, has been studying affluent investors and the advisors who serve them for over 20 years. In this episode, he and host Bill Coppel – Managing Director and Chief Client Growth Officer at First Clearing –discuss insights from the research and what it will take for advisors to remain relevant to their clients in disruptive times.

Matt Oechsli is the founder and CEO of The Oechsli Institute, where he educates and coaches financial services professionals on growing their businesses. In addition to his ongoing research, he is the author of 11 industry bestselling books, and is often referred to as “The Professor of Wall Street.”

According to Matt Oechsli, there’s one group of financial advisors who are not being disrupted by the shifting technological landscape and changing expectations of affluent clients. He identifies these professionals as elite advisors. What are they doing differently? What do they know that other advisors can incorporate into their own businesses? In this episode, Matt shares insights from The Oechsli Institute’s latest research and the implications for financial advisors who want to remain relevant today and in the future.

In this episode, we’ll explore:

  • What it takes to be an elite advisor
  • The impact of emotionally connecting with clients
  • What prompts the search for a new advisor
  • How elite advisors are using technology to enhance relationships
  • The five criteria for a high-quality office visit

Matt Oechsli is the founder and CEO of The Oechsli Institute, where he educates and coaches financial services professionals on growing their businesses. In addition to his ongoing research, he is the author of 11 industry bestselling books, and is often referred to as “The Professor of Wall Street.”

Ways to contact Matt:

  • Web: www.oechsli.com
  • LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mattoechsli/

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