Cycle Stages
Implementation
Best Practices
100

Meeting where we screen for fit

Intro

100

First post-close check in

30 day check in

100

True or False - Sales cycle ends at close

No! This is false!

200

Meeting focused on goals and planning needs

Fact Finding

200

Focus of 60 day check in

Review all planning implementation started, gather missing information

200

Why Logistics meeting matters

Clarifies recommendations, value, expectations

300

Meeting where we get commitment

Logistics

300

Focus of 60 day check in

Review of planning implemented and funding of investment accounts

300

Risk if check ins are skipped

Clients may not implement recommendations

400

Meeting where we walk through recommendations

Close

400

Focus of 90 day check in

Review planning implementation completed and set expectations for next steps. Typically focused on insurance policy placement.

400

Opportunity created by Annual Review

Added value to client, renewal, referrals, deeper planning

500

Meeting where internal team begins implementation

Intake

500

What happens during Annual Reviews

Planning Engagement renewal options, investment account performance, etc.

500

What must be done during the Fact Finding and Logistics Meetings to ensure clients actually implement our recommendations?

Clear expectations, Client buy-in and understanding, Trust and clarity on value, Alignment on priorities and next steps

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