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The 5 secrets to building deep, high-trust relationships

Edward Franklin Marshall, APFS

Jun 28, 2023

The 5 secrets to building deep, high-trust relationships

Marshall reveals the five secrets he has learned and implemented for effective communication with clients, including matching and mirroring physiology, tone of voice, breathing and key words, a combination that leads to a successful initial discovery client meeting — and getting hired as a trusted financial advisor.
Earn easy referrals by being invaluable to accountants and lawyers  

Edward Franklin Marshall, APFS

Jun 28, 2023

Earn easy referrals by being invaluable to accountants and lawyers

Marshall explains the frustrations that many professionals such as accountants and lawyers have — and how they often don’t realize the many ways you can help. Discover the value you can provide and how to become their problem-solver, resulting in a steady stream of pre-qualified referrals and more ideal clients. 

Timothy Daniel Clairmont, MSFS; David W. Olson Jr.; Edward Franklin Marshall, APFS; Carla A. Brown, FPFS

Dec 16, 20216 min

Innovative client engagement ideas in the new world

In this panel discussion, three Top of the Table members share how they created new ideas for engaging clients.

Edward Franklin Marshall, APFS

Jul 10, 20215 min

Financial road maps: your guide to success with your clients

You can create an exceptional first meeting experience with potential clients by using a simple tool called the financial road map. It allows you to understand clients’ attitudes about money as well as help determine if the client is a good fit for you. Top of the Table qualifier Ed Marshall explains how this works for him.

Edward Franklin Marshall, APFS

May 14, 20215 min

Qualify for Top of the Table: Shift from order taker to financial advisor

When you become a financial advisor instead of an order taker it can cause a shift that increases both your income and professional happiness. For Top of the Table qualifier Ed Marshall, it starts with selecting clients who are financial delegators. He explains how to identify that type of client, and what to do with clients who won't implement a holistic financial plan.

Edward Franklin Marshall, APFS

Feb 6, 202125 min

Collaborate with professionals and raise your profile

Marshall shares how he has successfully built his practice, working solely with professionals and by referral only, and the benefits that resulted. He explains how to embed yourself with a firm of accountants, become their trusted partner and leverage that relationship to work alongside other professionals such as solicitors. He also discusses the importance of raising your public profile through becoming a regular voice on your local radio station so the professionals you’re collaborating with are proud to work with you and determined to introduce you.

Edward Franklin Marshall, APFS

Oct 21, 202025 min

Collaborate with professionals and raise your profile

Marshall shares how he has successfully built his practice, working solely with professionals and by referral only, and the benefits that resulted. He explains how to embed yourself with a firm of accountants, become their trusted partner and leverage that relationship to work alongside other professionals such as solicitors. He also discusses the importance of raising your public profile through becoming a regular voice on your local radio station so the professionals you’re collaborating with are proud to work with you and determined to introduce you.
How to read what clients aren’t saying

Alan C. Kifer, CFP, LUTCF; Edward Franklin Marshall, APFS; Elke Rubach, LL.M., CLU

Jan 2, 20246 min

How to read what clients aren’t saying

Understanding body language can transform client relationships.

Timothy Daniel Clairmont, MSFS; David W. Olson Jr.; Edward Franklin Marshall, APFS; Carla A. Brown, FPFS

Oct 24, 20218 min

Innovative client engagement ideas in the new world

In this panel discussion, three Top of the Table members share how they created new ideas for engaging clients.
A second opinion leads to a  more complete financial plan

Edward Franklin Marshall, APFS

Feb 9, 20213 min

A second opinion leads to a more complete financial plan

How the ripple affect helps to grow referrals.
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