{"id":142,"date":"2019-04-12T12:29:10","date_gmt":"2019-04-12T12:29:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.certifiedfinancialguardian.com\/?p=142"},"modified":"2019-08-22T07:06:10","modified_gmt":"2019-08-22T07:06:10","slug":"how-ifas-can-gain-the-trust-and-respect-of-their-clients","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.certifiedfinancialguardian.com\/index.php\/2019\/04\/12\/how-ifas-can-gain-the-trust-and-respect-of-their-clients\/","title":{"rendered":"How IFAs Can Gain the Trust and Respect of Their Clients"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Reports\nof na\u00efve investors who have been duped are plenty, and that\u2019s precisely why\ninvestors do not trust Independent&nbsp;Financial Advisers (IFAs)&nbsp;today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But,\none needs to recognise that trust is earned over a period of time by doing\nwhat\u2019s respectful and moral. And investors are cautious&nbsp;at every step.\nAfter all, it\u2019s a matter of their hard-earned money. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With\nso much competition in the industry today, and even banks eyeing a share of the\npie in the wealth management space, the environment is getting quite\nchallenging. Everyone is claiming to provide the best advice, best service, and\noffering a delightful experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In\nsuch a scenario, how do IFAs stand out and earn the respect and trust of\ninvestor\/clients? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Well,\none of the quintessential ways of doing this is by providing prudent, unbiased,\nand ethical advice, wherein the interest of investor\/client is put at the fore at\nall times and their hard-earned money is handled with utmost care recognising\ntheir needs, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.personalfn.com\/fns\/how-to-evaluate-your-risk-appetite-and-risk-tolerance-level\">risk profile<\/a>,\ninvestment objectives, financial goals and the time horizon before goals befall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This\njudicious approach can help IFAs gain the confidence of investors. And if they\nare handheld with empathy and care, while you render solution-oriented advice\nin their journey of wealth creation, it can be a win-win and earn loyalty,\nrespect, and trust of investors\/clients. They may even recommend the services\nto friends and family members and help IFAs build a business on goodwill. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\nare a couple of aspects to understand the relationship between an IFA and the\ninvestor\/client:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>What\nclients expect<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding each other\u2019s expectations is the most\nbasic requirement in any relationship. And when there is money involved, the\nexpectations are much higher. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clients\/investors expect their IFAs to understand\ntheir needs so that they receive \u2018personalised\u2019 prudent advice. Imagine going\nto a doctor who gives a prescription without taking cognizance of the patient\u2019s\nphysiology and medical history \u2014\u2014the results would be disastrous! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise,&nbsp;IFAs need to ensure that their client\u2019s\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.personalfn.com\/fns\/10-resolutions-for-a-healthy-financial-life-in-2019\">financial health<\/a>\nis not at risk. Understanding the investor\u2019s\/client\u2019s financial history,\npresent circumstances, and his\/her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.personalfn.com\/fns\/ready-with-your-financia-goal-worksheet\">financial goals<\/a>\nwell are important. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important factor is to understand the\ninvestor\u2019s\/client\u2019s risk-taking capacity and accordingly recommend investment\navenues that will enable him\/her to accomplish the envisioned financial goals.\nEveryone likes to feel special, and for that, IFAs need to provide\npersonalised\/customised advice to clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus, setting realistic risk-return expectations\nfrom an investment avenue is fundamental to the role IFAs play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IFAs should refrain from pushing products, which\ncan make investor\/clients uncomfortable. People do not like being sold; rather\nthey like to make their own decisions to buy recommended services and products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, as far as possible when products are\nexplained and investors are counselled, financial jargons should be avoided.\nIFAs should explain it all in as simple terms and avoid beating around the\nbush\u2014 communicate clearly!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IFAs also need to educate investors\/clients about\nthe processes, the policies, and the procedures. Most investors are ignorant\nabout these things and therefore look for professional help to guide them\nthrough the complicated maze of personal finance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, investors\/clients expect IFAs to be\nsincere while handling their money and the relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"584\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/blog.certifiedfinancialguardian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-To-Gain-The-Trust-And-Respect-Of-A-Client-1-584x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-939\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.certifiedfinancialguardian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-To-Gain-The-Trust-And-Respect-Of-A-Client-1-584x1024.jpg 584w, https:\/\/blog.certifiedfinancialguardian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-To-Gain-The-Trust-And-Respect-Of-A-Client-1-171x300.jpg 171w, https:\/\/blog.certifiedfinancialguardian.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/How-To-Gain-The-Trust-And-Respect-Of-A-Client-1-768x1346.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>What\ndo clients appreciate<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors\/clients expect their IFAs to be\ntransparent and open. So, IFAs need to follow the best disclosure norms. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.personalfn.com\/\">PersonalFN<\/a>, we\u2019ve\nalways followed the best disclosure practices, been ethical, empathetic,\nprudent\u2026and that\u2019s helped us earn the respect of several clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Show willingness to resolve client\u2019s\/investor\u2019s\nqueries; if IFAs voluntarily take efforts, it will go well-appreciated. The\nafter-sales support and offering value-added service are pivotal in the\nadvisory business today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Clients\/investors will ultimately value the advice of\nIFAs only if it compensates him\/her well. For this, it essential for IFAs to\nprovide <a href=\"https:\/\/www.personalfn.com\/services\/mutualfund-research\">research-back solid\nadvice<\/a>, do need-based analysis, counsel investors\nprudently, attend workshops, and keep themselves abreast with the latest trends\nand developments in the industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, clients\/investors will always appreciate\nthe rationale behind the advice of an IFA, after sale support, the level of\nengagement, and transparency. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>How\nto build trust&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201c<em>Trust is one\nof the most written about and researched topics because many of us have been\nbetrayed,<\/em>\u201d says David Bedrick, a practising psychologist. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He\u2019s gone on to add that betrayal has two parts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li>Violation\nof a spoken or an unspoken agreement; and<\/li><li>The\nresultant injury<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Cultivating trust is a process. It cannot be built\nin a few days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For IFAs to earn trust, placing the investor\u2019s\/ client\u2019s\ninterest first and following high fiduciary standards at all times is essential.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, going beyond the purview of the law and\nacting on moral grounds in the best interest of investor\/clients will gain IFAs\ntrust and goodwill. So, beat the stereotype. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An IFA needs to be like a \u2018Financial Guardian\u2019 or a\ndoctor, patiently addressing the queries of his patients to their satisfaction.\nRemember, patience is a virtue!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>To\nsum-up\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IFAs\ncan perhaps buy leads to grow their business, but for investors\/clients to\nstick around for the long term, it is important for IFAs to build a\nrelationship founded on ethics and prudent business practices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember,\nbuilding trust and gaining the respect of investors\/clients is a process; IFAs\nneed to earn their goodwill. It will not happen by chance, you have to\nconsistently be there for them throughout their financial journey and make a\nconscious effort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To grow your financial advisory business to the\nnext level, become a &#8220;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.certifiedfinancialguardian.com\/\">Certified Financial Guardian<\/a>&#8221; today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Reports of na\u00efve investors who have been duped are plenty, and that\u2019s precisely why investors do not trust Independent&nbsp;Financial Advisers (IFAs)&nbsp;today. But, one needs to recognise that trust is earned over a period of time by doing what\u2019s respectful and moral. And investors are cautious&nbsp;at every step. 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