Stonewood Financial Blog

The Power of Personalization: Tailoring Your Approach to Each Client's Unique Needs

I know how many marketing emails and postcards we receive here at Stonewood Financial from other companies advertising...

IRMAA Hikes Are Here. Help Your Clients Prepare.

IRMAA is suddenly the “it” topic for advisor seminars, webinars, and more. For the uninitiated, IRMAA, or the...

Here’s the Recipe for Making 2025 Your Practice’s Best Year Ever.

When I founded Stonewood Financial over 20 years ago, I had no idea the industry force it would become. At the time, we...

Making the Most of the Holiday Downtime as a Financial Advisor

The holiday season is a time of celebration, connection, and rest. However, it can also bring a noticeable lull in...

Is Your Client Paying Optional Taxes? Here’s How to Help Them Find Out.

If you’ve been following our blog this year, you’ve noticed I’ve been sharing some of my favorite message frames....

The Role of Technology in Enhancing Client Service: Tools for Better Communication and Support

At this point, most people are familiar with the term “FinTech” or Financial Technology and its massive presence in our...

How to Nurture Leads After Scoring: Turning Prospects into Clients

So, you’ve set up lead scoring in your CRM and have a prioritized list of prospects. Now what? The next step is...

Is A Roth Conversion Really Worth It?

Is a Roth Conversion really worth it? It's a question I encounter almost daily—whether on the internet, on YouTube, in...

The Importance of Continuous Learning for Financial Advisors in 2025 and Beyond!

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin In retirement income planning, continuous...