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Opinion: How to ‘walk the walk’ with authentic branding

Shannon Spotswood / Feb 25, 2025
In this guest column, RFG Advisory chief executive Shannon Spotswood explains why your RIA’s branding efforts won’t matter if your operations don’t reflect your values.
In the wealth management industry, trust isn’t just important. It’s the foundation of every client relationship and a prerequisite for success. But trust isn’t granted automatically; it’s built over time through credibility, transparency and a consistent commitment to doing right by clients. Brands that fail to embrace this reality risk damaging relationships or simply becoming irrelevant.
Authenticity plays a critical role in reinforcing that trust. More than a buzzword, authenticity is a differentiator that sets firms apart. Your company brand expands beyond its visible elements — like logo and color scheme — to symbolize your promise to clients. To maintain trust and credibility, you must consistently live up to the evolving expectations that accompany these attributes.
Delivering what you promise is critical, not only for attracting clients but also for building lasting trust and enhancing your enterprise value. So, what does it take to ensure your brand is more than just words? Here...
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