A Two-Channel Strategy
May 21, 2026
FMG CMO Susan Theder writes for FA Magazine on how financial advisors can combine email and compliant business texting to improve client engagement and drive organic growth.
FMG CMO Susan Theder writes for FA Magazine on how financial advisors can combine email and compliant business texting to improve client engagement and drive organic growth.
When a prospect asks ChatGPT, “Who’s the best financial advisor near me?” what is it that determines whether your firm shows up in the search results?
You might be surprised to hear that it’s not your website content or paid ads. It’s your reviews.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is creating waves—and confusion—for your clients. The news coverage often highlights urgency, the fine print feels overwhelming, and many want to know how it will affect them directly.
Advisors are chasing growth in 2025, but they’re stretched for time and facing much more demanding clients. They want to know how to differentiate themselves in their marketing materials and how they can do it in an efficient way and measure their results. They also want to make sure their efforts are in compliance with regulators’ demands.
Everyone works at a different pace during the summer. People are on vacation, clients are traveling. Some companies pause to do their own internal planning. As all this goes on, it can be tough for you to keep your marketing efforts consistent.
Volatility is part of investing. But when headlines are loud and the markets are down, your silence can speak louder.
According to a YCharts survey, 75% of clients who left or considered leaving their advisor cited a lack of communication. Yet when volatility hits, many advisors feel stuck: unsure of what to say, how much to say, or whether to say anything at all.
Estate planning doesn’t start in the attorney’s office—it starts with conversations. And too often, those conversations involve only one spouse or one generation. But the most durable estate plans are built when everyone affected by them is part of the discussion.
Tax season isn’t just about compliance and paperwork—it’s a great opportunity to attract, engage and convert prospects into clients. Tax guidance is a top interest for people seeking financial help—in fact, according to Edelman Financial Engines’ 2024 “Everyday Wealth in America” report, people are even more interested in the subject now than they were last year.
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, advisors who want to stay ahead of the marketing game must adapt to the new ways consumers are discovering businesses and information online. Artificial intelligence is transforming people’s hunt for information, yet many advisors aren’t sure how to take advantage of these changes in consumer behavior.
While trends may come and go, the core principles of effective marketing endure. In 2025, financial advisors need to focus on these essentials to cut through the noise and connect with their ideal audiences.
