Stonewood Financial Blog

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...

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...

Lead Scoring 101: What’s a Lead Score and Why Does It Matter?

If you’re a financial advisor aiming to grow your practice, you’ve likely come across the term "lead scoring." But what...

Using Social Media for Lead Generation: Best Practices for LinkedIn & Facebook

Are you finding leads online? Are you building trust with your clients and prospects on the platforms where they’re...

Embracing Innovation in Financial Planning

As we approach a pivotal election, financial advisors must remain vigilant about the legislative risks that could...

Mitigating Legislative Risk in Retirement: The Critical Role of IRMAA and IRA Strategies

It’s Legislative Risk Awareness Month, and today I want to share one of the clearest examples of Legislative Risk many...

Navigating the Digital Frontier: A Modern Financial Advisor’s Guide to Thriving Online

In an era where digital transformation is not just a trend but a necessity, financial advisors find themselves at a...