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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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Are your webinars attracting zero attendees despite your marketing efforts? Wondering why your ads aren't converting to actual participants?

In this LIVE "Advice Line" episode, financial advisor Ross Blount asks us to help solve his webinar marketing challenges. Despite running Facebook and LinkedIn ads and sending invitations to his email list, no one is showing up to his retirement planning webinars. We dive deep into his current marketing strategy, budget allocation, and targeting approach to identify where his funnel is breaking down.

Key questions we answer include:

► How can I attract qualified prospects to my webinars?

► Should I continue investing in SEO while building a webinar funnel?

► What webinar topics will actually convert pre-retirees into attendees?

If you're struggling to build an effective marketing funnel or spreading your resources too thin across multiple channels, this episode provides a clear roadmap for focusing your efforts where they'll generate the best results.

Listen in as we help Ross rebuild his marketing strategy to transform his webinar attendance and ultimately grow his practice.

Resources:

• Join Our Newsletter
• Apply Here To Be On The Show: Get Your Marketing Questions Answered
• Springbok Wealth (Ross’ firm)
• David Sandhu’s Resources on Webinar Marketing (Kitces Marketing Summit ‘25)
• White Glove
• Advice Line: Finding Your Perfect Client Before Building Your Funnel (Andrew Zoll)

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

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Are you spreading your marketing efforts too thin and wondering why you're not seeing results? Is paid advertising worth the investment for financial advisors?

In this LIVE "Advice Line" episode, financial advisor Aaron Brask asks us to help him determine if he's missing out by not using paid marketing. Despite creating educational content that attracts clients, Aaron wonders if his previous unsuccessful attempts with Google and LinkedIn ads mean he should abandon paid strategies altogether.

Key questions we answer include:

► Should I invest in paid marketing or focus on content creation?

► How can I build an effective marketing funnel instead of disconnected activities?

► What's the most efficient way to grow from $60M to $250M+ in AUM?

If you're trying to do too many marketing activities at once without a cohesive strategy, this episode will show you how focusing on one channel—done exceptionally well—can drive more growth than multiple scattered efforts.

Listen in as we help Aaron create a focused marketing approach that aligns with his strengths and ideal client profile.

Resources:

• Join Our Newsletter
• Apply Here To Be On The Show: Get Your Marketing Questions Answered
• Aaron Brask Capital (Aaron’s firm)
• Aaron Brask’s YouTube Channel
• Think You’ve Planned for Retirement? Beware the Tax Torpedo. (Aaron’s interview in The New York Times)
• White Glove

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

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Are you struggling with whether to build a personal brand or a firm brand for your financial advisory business? Wondering which marketing channel to focus on when you're just starting out?

In this LIVE "Advice Line" episode, financial advisor Taylor Bell from Equitas Financial joins us to discuss his marketing dilemma. As the founder of an LGBTQ+ focused RIA, Taylor wants to know the best approach for building his online presence while avoiding the perfectionism that's keeping him from taking action.

Key questions we answer include:

► Should I develop a personal brand or focus on my firm brand?

► Which marketing channel should I prioritize as a new advisor with limited time?

► How do I create an effective marketing funnel that speaks to my niche?

If you're a financial advisor who serves a specific niche and feels overwhelmed by all the marketing options available, this episode provides clarity on how to simplify your approach and start taking action today.

Listen in as we help Taylor develop a focused marketing strategy that leverages his strengths and speaks directly to the unique financial planning needs of his ideal clients.

Resources:

• Join Our Newsletter
• Apply Here To Be On The Show: Get Your Marketing Questions Answered
• Aequitas Financial (Taylor Bell’s firm)
• Google My Business
• Advice Line: Should You Narrow Or Broaden Your Marketing Niche? (Jason Co)
• Michael Kitces Marketing Summit

Are you a financial advisor struggling to get your new practice off the ground? Wondering how to clarify your niche and create a marketing strategy that actually works?

In this LIVE "Advice Line" episode, we help Jeff Venables, a teacher-turned-financial advisor who's building a firm to serve fellow educators. With less than a year in business, Jeff faces the classic new advisor challenge: how to gain traction when you're wearing multiple hats and have limited marketing experience.

Key questions we answer include:

► How do you choose between two compelling niches (new teachers vs. those nearing retirement)?

► What website messaging changes will instantly connect with your ideal clients?

► How can you leverage other people's platforms to grow without creating endless content?

Whether you're transitioning careers into financial planning or simply trying to clarify your marketing message, this episode provides a practical roadmap for simplifying your approach and focusing your efforts where they'll have the greatest impact.

Tune in as we help Jeff create a straightforward marketing funnel that leverages his unique position as someone who perfectly embodies his ideal client.

Resources:

• Join Our Newsletter
• Apply Here To Be On The Show: Get Your Marketing Questions Answered
• Venables Financial Solutions (Jeff’s firm)
• Get the Advisor Copy Coach from Kendra: rebelmediaagency.com/copyworkshop
• Advice Line: How To Focus Marketing When You're Split Between Two Niches (Thomas Cook)
• The Fastest Path to Growth: Leverage Other People’s Audiences