What to Expect in 2026 A.U.M. – Ask Us Marketing™

Marketing for financial advisors has never been more accessible — or more confusing.

You can automate almost everything.
You can outsource almost anything.
You can post on ten platforms before breakfast.

And yet, many advisors still feel stuck.

That’s exactly why we structured the 2026 A.U.M. – Ask Us Marketing™ series the way we did.

Each month tackles one strategic lever that actually impacts growth — from AI to reviews to niching — through the lens of advisors who are doing it well.

Because sustainable growth isn’t about doing more.

It’s about doing the right things on purpose.

What's Ahead

March — Making the Most of AI

AI isn’t going away. The question is: are you using it well?

We’ll feature:

  • Advisors who’ve successfully integrated AI into their marketing process
  • Professionals working directly in AI
  • Real-world examples of how AI saves time without sacrificing authenticity

April — Making Human Connections When Everything Is Artificial

When everyone is automating, templating, and auto-posting…

The advisors who win will be the ones who feel human.

We’ll highlight:

  • Advisors building strong brand awareness around themselves
  • Advisors growing because they’re relatable, not rehearsed
  • Advisors proving personality builds trust

If AI is the tool, humanity is the differentiator.

May — Client Reviews

Reviews can build your practice.
They can also blow up your compliance inbox.

We’ll explore:

  • Advisors who’ve grown through strategic review systems
  • Advisors who’ve recovered from difficult reviews
  • What you can’t say (and what you absolutely should say)

Because reputation is marketing — whether you manage it or not.

June — What Niching Down Actually Looks Like

“Find a niche” is easy advice.

Doing it? That’s harder.

We’ll bring on:

  • Advisors who niched down and scaled because of it
  • Practice management professionals who help firms specialize
  • Advisors who discovered that clarity attracts better clients

Generalists compete on price. Specialists compete on value.

July — Focusing on ONE Platform

You don’t need to be everywhere.

You need to be effective somewhere.

We’ll feature:

  • Advisors bringing in clients from a single platform
  • Experts who understand how one channel can dominate
  • Advisors monetizing platforms like YouTube

Diluted effort produces diluted results.

August — Professional vs. Relatable Content

Should you be polished?
Should you be personal?

Yes.

But how much of each?

We’ll explore:

  • Advisors thriving with buttoned-up, highly professional content
  • Advisors building loyal followings through relatability
  • How to find the balance that fits your brand

Marketing isn’t about copying someone else’s tone. It’s about owning yours.

September — Client Process & Marketing

Your marketing promises something.

Does your client process deliver it?

We’ll unpack:

  • Advisors integrating CRM and marketing systems seamlessly
  • Firms aligning onboarding with brand messaging
  • What happens when your client journey becomes your best marketing asset

October — Agency vs. Contractor vs. Internal vs. DIY

Should you hire an agency?
A contractor?
Build an internal team?
Or do it yourself?

We’re digging in to each model.

November — Auditing Your Marketing

If you don’t measure it, you can’t improve it.

We’ll explore:

  • Experts on performing a true marketing audit
  • Advisors who changed course after reviewing their data
  • What to stop doing (yes, stop)

Sometimes growth comes from subtraction.

December — Replays

We’ll replay the top-performing, most valuable episodes of the year.

Because if something resonated once… it’s worth revisiting.

Why This Matters

Marketing for financial advisors isn’t about going viral.

It’s about building trust at scale.

Every 2026 episode of A.U.M. – Ask Us Marketing™ is designed to help you:

✔️ Think more strategically
✔️ Execute more intentionally
✔️ Grow without losing your voice

If you’re ready to build relationships first — and grow numbers second — this year is for you.

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