With the end of the financial year, it’s a good time to take a deep breath and refocus on everything else you need to do in an advice business and plan for how you want to manage things in the year ahead.
In the realm of financial planning, the choice of investment approach is a critical factor that can determine the success or failure of a business and the financial well-being of its clients. The risks associated with an erroneous investment strategy extend beyond mere financial losses and can have profound implications for the reputation, legal standing, and client relationships of financial planning firms.
A market correction can spell disaster for a financial planning business. Time is lost calming clients’ nerves rather than building your business. Some clients may even leave after seeing their capital shrink, and your income may plunge along with the market.
When prospective clients ask why they should choose your advice firm over another, are you able to provide them with a compelling reason that clearly makes you stand out from the competition?
In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, the adage 'if you're not moving forward, you're moving backward' holds particular significance, especially in the financial sector. For Australian financial advisers, remaining static in the face of evolving challenges and opportunities is not just a risk – it's potentially a path to obsolescence.
The momentum towards managed accounts is unmistakable. A noteworthy jump from 17% to 56% in the decade to 2023, with Investment Trends highlighting that more advisers are tapping into its potential. By the end of 2022, $144.5B was under management in this model, as noted by IMAP.
The business of financial advice isn't getting any easier. We know. It's an understatement. Turbulent market conditions, escalating client expectations and the rising cost of compliance don't make for a smooth ride.
The changed economic and investing conditions have provided cause for many advisers to re-examine their investment philosophy.
