Influential Advisor Media

09/15/2026

Most industry advice: close harder, get more leads, work harder.

If that worked, you’d already be done.

Are you chasing your clients — or becoming findable?

Chasing is expensive. Findable means your reputation shows up before you do — and the sale happens before the sale.

08/21/2026

If your financial advisory firm delivers great results but still isn’t growing as fast as it should, the problem may not be your expertise—it may be that too much of that expertise is invisible.

Today, even referred prospects research financial advisors online before deciding who to contact. If they can’t quickly understand how you think, what makes your firm different, and why they should choose you, your expertise alone may not be enough.

In this video, I explain the Invisible Expertise Problem and how the Authority Operating System helps financial advisors turn their expertise into visible authority that attracts ideal-fit clients, strengthens referrals, and reduces founder dependency.

On September 15, I’m hosting a live Authority Operating System workshop for just 12 financial advisory firms.

Learn more and reserve your spot. https://influentialadvisor.com/aosworkshop/

07/21/2026

Coming Soon!

06/29/2026

This is what it is actually like to work with your big brother. :)

06/25/2026

06/19/2026

The founder shouldn’t have to be in every room.

True leverage for a financial advisor doesn't come from working harder in the business. It comes from documenting your expertise so your team can deliver a consistent experience without you.

Whether it's a book, a playbook, or an authority platform, your message needs to start working before you ever enter the meeting.

06/17/2026

Great having Brian Thorp, Founder of Wealthtender, on the podcast to discuss AI Search and Online Reviews to grow your advisory practice.

How can financial advisors get found in AI search, build trust fast...

06/13/2026

How a Book Helped a Financial Advisor Set a $1M New Client Minimum

How can writing a book help a financial advisor grow their business?

Paul G. McManus and Gabe McManus discuss how writing a book can help a financial advisor sharpen their message, build authority, and gain the confidence to set a $1M new client minimum.

For financial advisors, wealth advisors, and RIAs, a book can become a powerful tool for financial advisor marketing, authority marketing, client attraction, referral partner positioning, and business development.

Learn more at influentialadvisor.com