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060: From Recruitment to Marketing: Frank LaRosa's Holistic Approach to Advisor Success

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In this episode of The Million Dollar Producer Show, I welcome Frank LaRosa, CEO of Elite Consulting Partners and one of the founding members of the Financial Advisor Success Syndicate, to discuss his journey from financial services to founding a successful consulting firm.

Frank's Journey: From Financial Services to Consulting

  • Career Beginnings: He started his career in the financial services industry at Prudential Securities, moving on to become a producer and manager at Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley. His passion for helping financial advisors grow their businesses led him to management roles.
  • Founding Elite Consulting Partners: After being shown the door at Morgan Stanley, Frank decided to start his own recruiting and consulting firm, initially named Elite Recruiting and Consulting. Recognizing the importance of viewing clients as partners, he rebranded to Elite Consulting Partners in 2014.

Elite Consulting Partners: A Unique Approach to Financial Advisory Recruitment

  • Focus on Financial Advisors: Elite Consulting Partners works with financial advisors and wealth managers, offering a unique consulting approach. They prioritize finding the right fit for both the advisor and the firm, ensuring long-term satisfaction and success.
  • Growth and Expansion: Starting from his home, he grew the business into one of the largest firms of its kind, with a team of approximately 65 people. The firm's success is driven by its commitment to doing what's right for the financial advisor, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and long-term relationships.

Elite Marketing Concepts: Enhancing Financial Advisors' Personal Brands

  • The Importance of Personal Branding: He emphasizes the significance of personal branding for financial advisors. He shares his experience in leveraging social media, podcasts, and videos to build a genuine and relatable brand.
  • Launching Elite Marketing Concepts: Recognizing the need for customized marketing solutions, Frank launched Elite Marketing Concepts. This division offers tailored branding and marketing services, helping advisors create unique and impactful online presences.

Key Takeaways and Future Directions

  • The Power of Collaboration: He highlights the importance of working closely with financial advisors to understand their goals and provide comprehensive support. This collaborative approach ensures that advisors receive the guidance and resources they need to succeed.
  • Embracing Technology: The pandemic accelerated the adoption of technology in the financial services industry. Frank discusses how Elite Consulting Partners leveraged tools like Zoom and podcasts to maintain and grow client relationships during challenging times.
  • Long-Term Vision: Looking ahead, Frank is excited about the future of Elite Consulting Partners and Elite Marketing Concepts. He remains committed to helping financial advisors achieve their goals and adapt to the evolving landscape of the industry.

About our Guest: Frank LaRosa, CEO of Elite Consulting Partners and one of the founding members of the Financial Advisor Success Syndicate
You can learn more about his work at: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/meet-our-founder/
Paul G. McManus is an accomplished author and expert in helping financial professionals grow their businesses. With over eight years of experience working exclusively with financial professionals, Paul has helped his clients generate tens of millions of dollars in fees and commissions.

Claim your free audiobook copy at: www.theshortbookformula.com

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1. 060: From Recruitment to Marketing: Frank LaRosa's Holistic Approach to Advisor Success (00:00:00)

2. Financial Advisor Recruitment and Consulting (00:00:31)

3. Personal Branding and Marketing Strategy (00:10:53)

4. Building Personal Brand Through Podcasts (00:19:35)

5. Social Media Influencer Engagement (00:29:51)

81 episodes

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In this episode of The Million Dollar Producer Show, I welcome Frank LaRosa, CEO of Elite Consulting Partners and one of the founding members of the Financial Advisor Success Syndicate, to discuss his journey from financial services to founding a successful consulting firm.

Frank's Journey: From Financial Services to Consulting

  • Career Beginnings: He started his career in the financial services industry at Prudential Securities, moving on to become a producer and manager at Smith Barney and Morgan Stanley. His passion for helping financial advisors grow their businesses led him to management roles.
  • Founding Elite Consulting Partners: After being shown the door at Morgan Stanley, Frank decided to start his own recruiting and consulting firm, initially named Elite Recruiting and Consulting. Recognizing the importance of viewing clients as partners, he rebranded to Elite Consulting Partners in 2014.

Elite Consulting Partners: A Unique Approach to Financial Advisory Recruitment

  • Focus on Financial Advisors: Elite Consulting Partners works with financial advisors and wealth managers, offering a unique consulting approach. They prioritize finding the right fit for both the advisor and the firm, ensuring long-term satisfaction and success.
  • Growth and Expansion: Starting from his home, he grew the business into one of the largest firms of its kind, with a team of approximately 65 people. The firm's success is driven by its commitment to doing what's right for the financial advisor, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and long-term relationships.

Elite Marketing Concepts: Enhancing Financial Advisors' Personal Brands

  • The Importance of Personal Branding: He emphasizes the significance of personal branding for financial advisors. He shares his experience in leveraging social media, podcasts, and videos to build a genuine and relatable brand.
  • Launching Elite Marketing Concepts: Recognizing the need for customized marketing solutions, Frank launched Elite Marketing Concepts. This division offers tailored branding and marketing services, helping advisors create unique and impactful online presences.

Key Takeaways and Future Directions

  • The Power of Collaboration: He highlights the importance of working closely with financial advisors to understand their goals and provide comprehensive support. This collaborative approach ensures that advisors receive the guidance and resources they need to succeed.
  • Embracing Technology: The pandemic accelerated the adoption of technology in the financial services industry. Frank discusses how Elite Consulting Partners leveraged tools like Zoom and podcasts to maintain and grow client relationships during challenging times.
  • Long-Term Vision: Looking ahead, Frank is excited about the future of Elite Consulting Partners and Elite Marketing Concepts. He remains committed to helping financial advisors achieve their goals and adapt to the evolving landscape of the industry.

About our Guest: Frank LaRosa, CEO of Elite Consulting Partners and one of the founding members of the Financial Advisor Success Syndicate
You can learn more about his work at: https://eliteconsultingpartners.com/meet-our-founder/
Paul G. McManus is an accomplished author and expert in helping financial professionals grow their businesses. With over eight years of experience working exclusively with financial professionals, Paul has helped his clients generate tens of millions of dollars in fees and commissions.

Claim your free audiobook copy at: www.theshortbookformula.com

Support the show

  continue reading

Chapters

1. 060: From Recruitment to Marketing: Frank LaRosa's Holistic Approach to Advisor Success (00:00:00)

2. Financial Advisor Recruitment and Consulting (00:00:31)

3. Personal Branding and Marketing Strategy (00:10:53)

4. Building Personal Brand Through Podcasts (00:19:35)

5. Social Media Influencer Engagement (00:29:51)

81 episodes

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