“It’s about being stronger at actively listening and understanding what clients are really saying,” said Dave Goodsell, executive director of Natixis’ Center for Investor Insight, according to the publication. “You’d think if you do that, you’ll have clients with you for a longer period of time.”
Advisors also have a number of views on what they need to do to improve client relationships. They include:
- Getting to know family members and heirs of clients (53%)
- Helping clients avoid making emotional decisions (46%)
- Providing advice beyond investments (41%)
- Managing expectations (37%)
- Client communications (28%)