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Top Financial Advisors
The Blue Square Method
It equips you with a proven philosophy and process for building the business you deserve, while tracking towards your "blue square," becoming the best version of yourself.


The Advisor Playbook
This proven financial advisor coaching process, developed by Duncan MacPherson and Chris Jeppesen, empowers you to grow your business with predictability and consistency.

The "Always On" Podcast


4 Strategies to Grow Your Financial Advisory Business
Finish the Year Strong!
One of my favorite sayings is, "Dig your well before you're thirsty." I've used that expression with financial advisors for years because it applies so well to this business. As an advisor, you spend your career enc [...]

Insights from New Coaching Clients in 2026

How Financial Advisors Build High-Performing Teams

The Simple Testimonial Policy Template for Financial Advisors

The Franchise-Ready Playbook
For decades, financial advisors built their reputations almost entirely through relationships, referrals, and word of mouth. Today, prospects are increasingly validating those recommendations online before they ever schedule a conversation.
Client reviews and testimonials are quickly becoming a more visible part of the financial advice landscape. Amplify Reviews’ research shows adoption among top RIA firms continuing to accelerate, while trust and reputation remain major factors in how consumers evaluate financial professionals.
Join Duncan MacPherson and Whit Lanier, Co-Founder and CEO of Amplify Reviews, for a practical discussion on how financial advisors can begin collecting and publishing client feedback in a thoughtful, compliance-focused way.

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Financial Advisor Coaching

The best of the best teams in history oftentimes, attribute their success to great coaching! This informative guide will help answer:
- What can a good financial advisor coach do for me?
- What questions should I ask when hiring a coach?
- What should I watch out for when hiring a coach?
- Is coaching worth the investment?
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