Maximizing Marketing ROI: How Financial Advisors Can Make the Most of Their Marketing Spend

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Maximizing Marketing ROI: How Financial Advisors Can Make the Most of Their Marketing Spend

In This Episode

Are you making the most of your marketing spend? Too often, advisors invest in lead generation without having a solid internal foundation to convert those leads effectively. In this episode, Cary Chaitoff, Vice President of Marketing at C2P, with over 20 years of experience in the wealth management industry, shares his insights on how advisors can maximize their marketing ROI by aligning branding, internal messaging, and lead nurturing with their overall business goals.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Defining Marketing ROI: What return on investment really means for financial advisors beyond revenue.
  • Optimizing Internal Processes: Why refining branding, messaging, and lead nurturing is crucial before spending on ads.
  • Lead Nurturing Strategies: How to leverage existing prospects and segment audiences for higher conversion rates.
  • Marketing Channels Breakdown: The pros and cons of in-person workshops, digital ads, content marketing, and referrals.
  • Tracking & Attribution: Understanding the difference between lead source and booking source to measure marketing effectiveness.
  • Building a Sustainable Plan: The importance of patience, consistency, and setting realistic expectations for long-term success.

Whether you’re running a solo practice or managing a growing firm, this episode will help you develop a strategic marketing approach that drives real business growth.

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About the host:

Matt Seitz, is a Partner and the Chief Marketing Officer at C2P, with over 15 years of experience across finance, accounting, and professional services industries. He’s known for his expertise in strategic planning, digital marketing, lead generation, and content marketing. Matt’s approach centers on relationship marketing, prioritizing customer satisfaction through data-driven marketing plans with demonstrable ROI. His contributions to the industry have earned him numerous accolades, including recognition as one of Cleveland’s Notable Marketing Executives in 2021 by Crain’s. Additionally, Matt has been named a finalist for CMO of the Year in 2023 by WealthManagement.com for their Industry Awards and recognized as a finalist in ThinkAdvisor’s LUMINARIES for exceptional executive leadership in the RIA/IAR Firms category. 

About the guest: 

Cary Chaitoff is the Vice President of Marketing at C2P. His career spans various domains, including agencies and Fortune 500 companies, where he has consistently delivered integrated programs to drive business growth. Prior to joining C2P, Cary was the Marketing Recruitment Director at Avantax, a leading wealth management company. 

Cary is known for his successful track record in generating sales, expanding into new markets, building brand awareness, and enhancing customer loyalty. His expertise encompasses a wide range of areas, such as strategic planning, marketing strategy, creative production, local marketing, team development, budgeting, media, and lead generation.