Elite Practice Strategies · Track 1
Ideal Client, Positioning
Help advisors deliberately choose an affluent/HHNW niche, define who they say no to, and design a premium wealth‑management offer that aligns with that niche.
Step 1 · Define your ideal client
Use these filters to specify the clients this practice is built for – and who fall outside the model.
Step 2 · Craft your positioning
Use this simple pattern to create a clear, niche‑specific positioning statement and elevator pitch.
Formula:
“We help [niche] achieve [primary outcomes] by providing [your wealth‑management model], so they can [emotional/result payoff].”
Step 3 · Design your offer stack
Map your services into a simple Core / Plus / Premium structure tied to your niche and fee levels.
| Tier | Ideal client | Services included | Minimum fee / AUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | e.g., Emerging affluent in your niche, starting at your minimum. | Discovery + Total Investor Profile, IPS, implementation, annual + mid‑year reviews. | __________ |
| Plus | Core clients with added complexity (business, multi‑entity, equity comp). | Core, plus tax‑aware planning, estate/wealth‑transfer review, risk/asset‑protection review. | __________ |
| Premium | Top households / family‑office relationships. | Plus, multi‑generation meetings, philanthropy/ESG policy, private‑market/alt coordination (as allowed). | __________ |