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Crystal Lee Butler, MBA has over a decade of experience helping small businesses achieve financial growth. Her consultation includes strategic marketing, website management, graphic design, advertising, merchandising, electronic mail, mass mail, social media, branding, and event planning. Crystal co…

Insights for Financial Advisors


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    Branding for Financial Advisors: How to Stand Out in a Competitive Market

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 7:57


    With thousands of financial advisors competing for attention, how do you stand out? The key lies in your brand. In this article, we break down why branding matters and how to craft a compelling brand that attracts your ideal clients. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/blog Crystal Lee Butler, MBA, is the founder and marketing strategist behind Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a premier done-for-you virtual marketing agency dedicated to financial advisors and small advisory firms. With two decades of experience, they execute your marketing, so you can focus on your clients. Visit crystalmarketingsolutions.com to learn more.

    Take the Guesswork Out of Marketing: Use Metrics to Drive Real Results

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2025 9:20


    Marketing without tracking is like investing without analysis. Learn how to measure key performance indicators across your website, email, social media, and more. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/blog/ Crystal Lee Butler, MBA, is the founder and marketing strategist behind Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a premier done-for-you virtual marketing agency dedicated to financial advisors and small advisory firms. With two decades of experience, they execute your marketing, so you can focus on your clients. Visit crystalmarketingsolutions.com to learn more.

    Creating Content with Confidence: 8 Copyright Myths Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2025 9:07


    Copyright compliance is essential for financial advisors. This article debunks eight common misconceptions about using online content and provides best practices to protect your business. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/blog/copyright-myths-financial-advisor-content Crystal Lee Butler, MBA, is the founder and marketing strategist behind Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a premier done-for-you virtual marketing agency dedicated to financial advisors and small advisory firms. With two decades of experience, they execute your marketing, so you can focus on your clients. Visit crystalmarketingsolutions.com to learn more.

    Why Every Independent Financial Advisor Needs an Online Appointment Scheduler

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 4:58


    Online appointment schedulers are more than time-savers for financial advisors. Using these tools can support your marketing efforts and help grow your business. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/financial-advisor-appointment-scheduler/ Crystal Lee Butler, MBA, is the founder and visionary force behind Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a top-tier virtual marketing agency dedicated to independent RIAs and LPL Financial advisors offering tailored, done-for-you marketing solutions. Discover the freedom of having CMS as your virtual CMO. Visit crystalmarketingsolutions.com to learn more.

    How an ADA-Accessible Website Can Help Your Business Grow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2024 7:53


    ADA compliance signifies a dedication to inclusivity and a focus on client-centered services. This commitment not only sets your firm apart but also offers a strategic edge in today's digitally-driven market. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/accessible-website-grow-firm/ Crystal Lee Butler, MBA, is the founder and visionary force behind Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a top-tier virtual marketing agency dedicated to independent RIAs and LPL Financial advisors offering tailored, done-for-you marketing solutions. Discover the freedom of having CMS as your virtual CMO. Visit crystalmarketingsolutions.com to learn more.

    Best Practices for Compliance-Friendly Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2024 5:36


    Striking a balance between compliance and compelling content is key to success in financial advisor marketing. Embrace this challenge to stand out and build trust. For more on this episode go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com/compliance-friendly-marketing Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Nurturing Client Relationships Through Video Communication

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2024 6:26


    In the digital age, video has become a crucial tool for financial advisors. Discover innovative ways to use video to enhance client engagement and business growth. For more on this episode, go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com/video-communications-client-relations Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Our Favorite Digital Tools for Financial Advisors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 8:00


    Is running your business running you ragged? Here's a lifeline – our top digital tools to help you work smarter and regain balance. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/digital-tools-for-financial-advisors/ Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Financial Advisory Marketing Solutions: Making Authentic Connections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 6:15


    As an independent financial advisor, your business is personal. Learn how to personalize your financial advisor marketing to help you make authentic connections. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/making-authentic-connections/ Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Connecting with Beneficiaries: Nurturing Trust for Multigenerational Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 7:30


    While your financial acumen is important, much of your business success hinges on your ability to cultivate lasting relationships with not just your clients but their family members, too. For more on this episode, go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/connecting-with-beneficiaries/ Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Financial Advisory Marketing Solutions: Boost Client Engagement and Growth with Webinars

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 6:31


    Hosting webinars can help you showcase your expertise, engage with your target audience, and set your brand apart from the competition. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/webinar-client-growth-financial-advisor Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Are AI Tools a Lifesaver or Liability for Financial Advisors?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 9:06


    Learn about the potential benefits and drawbacks of AI tools in your financial advisory business, and how they can impact everything from client experiences to content marketing. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/financial-advisor-referral-marketing Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Financial Advisory Marketing Solutions: How to Grow Your Firm Through Referrals

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 7:16


    Explore how strategic referral marketing can help harness the potential of your existing client base in the financial advisory industry. Client reviews, testimonials, and referrals are all low cost yet highly effective ways to get new clients for your business. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/financial-advisor-referral-marketing Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Relationship-Based Approach to Marketing for Financial Advisors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 9:32


    Learn how independent financial advisors can leverage relationship marketing to build trust, establish credibility, and nurture lasting client connections. For more on this episode, go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/financial-advisor-relationship-marketing Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Financial Advisory Marketing Solutions: Enhance Your Brand with Effective Content Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 9:12


    Learn how to leverage content marketing to position yourself as a trusted expert and attract ideal clients in the financial advisory industry. For more on this episode, go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/financial-advisor-effective-content-marketing/ Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Four Tips for Elevating Your Social Media Presence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2023 8:20


    Optimizing your social media presence is essential for financial advisors to stay relevant and competitive. Use these strategies to elevate your social media marketing strategy and achieve your marketing goals. For more on this episode go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com/financial-advisor-social-media-tips Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Taking the Hassle Out of Social Media Archiving

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 7:25


    Learn the importance of social media archiving for financial advisors and how it can pave the way for a successful future in social media marketing. For more on this episode, go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com/social-media-archiving Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    How a Marketing Audit Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2023 10:02


    Conducting regular digital marketing audits can help you know which of your marketing strategies are working well and which ones need improvement. #podcast #financialpodcast #insightsforfinancialadvisers #insightsforfinancialadvisors #financialmarketing For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/finacial-advisor-marketing-audit/ Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Tips To Make Your Site ADA Compliant

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 7:40


    One in five Americans have a disability. Ensure your website is ADA-compliant to accommodate their needs and expand your potential client base. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/financial-advisor-website-ada-compliance/ Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    (Mostly) Free Tools to Supercharge Your Website

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 7:24


    Equipping your firm's website with the right technical enhancements can supercharge your online presence and make your marketing more effective. For more on this episode, go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/website-performance-tools/ Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    How to Connect with Your Ideal Clients Through Engaging Messaging

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 6:52


    Learn to craft personalized messaging that speaks directly to your target audience's needs, motivations, and challenges. For more on this episode, go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/connect-with-clients/ Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Tools to Improve Your Site's Search Visibility

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 7:17


    If you want to get the most out of your website, you need to be sure you rank well in search engines. Here are four tools and strategies financial advisors can use to improve their site's SEO. For more on this episode, go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/financial-advisor-improve-site-search-visibility/ Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Managing Your Digital Listings

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 5:28


    Financial advisors can gain control of their online reputation by identifying, claiming, and managing their digital listings in places like Google, Yelp, Bing, and more. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/financial-advisor-digital-listings/ Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Financial Advisory Marketing Solutions: Maintaining & Growing Your Email Subscribers

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 6:40


    A good, strong email list can help you nurture relationships with clients, prospects, and COIs. Your email list is a valuable tool for marketing your business. Here are four strategies you can use to grow and manage it. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/grow-email-subscribers/ Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    CMS Founder Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 7:12


    Crystal Marketing Solutions was born out of the need for a business that let us focus on the important things in life while helping others focus on what's important to them. Here's how we got our start. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/cms-founder-story/ Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    4 Steps For Growing Your Client Base

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2023 6:10


    For your business to thrive, it's not enough to just serve your existing clients. You need to be able to expand your client base while retaining the clients you already have. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/financial-advisors-grow-client-base Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Start Planning Your 2023 Marketing Strategy Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 6:08


    Is your marketing strategy on track? Now is the perfect time to assess your marketing results and plan your marketing strategy for 2023. For more on this episode, go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/financial-advisors-plan-2023-marketing-strategy/ Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Creative Holiday Gift Ideas

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 6:53


    There's no better time than the holiday season to show your appreciation to your clients and centers of influence. This guide can help you choose just the right gift. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/financial-advisors-holiday-gifts/ Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Protecting Your Brand from Cyberattacks

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 5:54


    If your website or social media profiles were hacked, your reputation could be seriously damaged. For a financial planner, this would be disastrous. Here's how password managers can help you keep your online presence secure. For more on this episode go to: https://crystalmarketingsolutions.com/protecting-brand-from-cyberattacks/ Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Year-End Opportunities To Help Clients

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 4:39


    Financial advisors' businesses are built upon strong relationships with clients. The last quarter of the year gives you many occasions to check in with them and strengthen your relationships.

    How to Choose the Best Stock Photos

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 7:28


    Choosing the right stock photos to use in your marketing helps create a positive impression of your brand in the minds of your clients and prospects.

    6 Ways to Boost Client Retention and Satisfaction for Financial Advisors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 6:29


    Your clients should know that you provide excellent service and value them and their business.

    4 Marketing Cornerstones for Financial Advisors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 7:40


    4 Marketing Cornerstones for Financial Advisors by Insights for Financial Advisors

    Insights On How To Develop The Mindset Of A Champion

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2018 34:26


    Crystal Lee Butler speaks with co-host Jack Singer, author of The Financial Advisors Stress Mastery Guide, about how to develop the mindset of a champion. For more on this episode go to: insightsforfinancialadvisors.com/episode-7 Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Insights on How to Become Stress Resilient

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2018 31:11


    Key insights on stress. How to recognize, manage, and reduce it. Crystal Lee Butler speaks with co-host Jack Singer, author of The Financial Advisors Stress Mastery Guide. For more on this episode go to: insightsforfinancialadvisors.com/episode-6 Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Insights on Stress and Ways to Reduce It

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2018 22:14


    How to become and remain a stress resilient financial professional. Crystal Lee Butler speaks with co-host Jack Singer, author of The Financial Advisors Stress Mastery Guide. For more on this episode go to: insightsforfinancialadvisors.com/episode-6 Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Insights on Retaining Ideal Clients

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2018 24:32


    The key pieces to retaining ideal clients, how to ask the right questions, and how to actually listen to the answers. Crystal speaks with co-host Jack Singer, author of The Financial Advisors Stress Mastery Guide. For more on this episode go to: insightsforfinancialadvisors.com/episode-4 Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Insights on How to Attract Female Clients

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2018 13:23


    Why and how attracting and retaining female clients is important to financial professionals. Crystal speaks with co-host Jack Singer, author of The Financial Advisors Stress Mastery Guide. For more on this episode go to: insightsforfinancialadvisors.com/episode-3 Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Insights on How to Select Ideal Clients

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2018 12:57


    Breaking down the five steps to finding the ideal client. Crystal Lee Butler speaks with co-host Jack Singer, author of The Financial Advisors Stress Mastery Guide. For more on this episode go to: insightsforfinancialadvisors.com/episode-2 Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

    Introduction To Insights for Financial Advisors Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2018 3:24


    In this inaugural episode of Insights for Financial Advisors Podcast, host Crystal Lea Butler gives you a taste of what to expect from the show, insights on what it takes to run an effective financial advisory firm, and details on how she aims to provide you with informative, engaging, and applicable information. For more on this episode go to: insightsforfinancialadvisors.com/episode-1 Crystal is the founder & CEO of Crystal Marketing Solutions (CMS), a marketing agency dedicated to collaborating with independent financial advisors. To learn more about how CMS can help you go to: crystalmarketingsolutions.com

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