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You’ll hear from:

Alessandro M. Forte, DipPFS, CSP
Renee Hanson, CFP, CDFA

Episode breakdown:

0:28 – Establishing expectations for client interactions
2:36 – Developing the skill of knowing when to walk away
4:33 – Having the hard conversation with clients about not being a good fit
6:25 – Identifying communication preferences to improve interpersonal dynamics
8:45 – Fostering positive outcomes while indicating that something isn’t working
13:31 – Determining if the advisor or the client will be making the rejection

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in MDRT PodcastDec 2, 2024

What to do when it’s clear the client-advisor relationship is not a match

At some point, all advisors face the challenging situation of knowing that they aren’t the right person to work with a client. In this episode, MDRT members explain how they recognize the need for this delicate exchange, and how they handle it.

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Alessandro M. Forte, DipPFS, CSP

Alessandro M. Forte, DipPFS, CSP

Renee Hanson, CFP, CDFA