Rosemary Smyth

Rosemary Smyth is a Victoria-based coach with Rosemary Smyth & Associates and author of 101 Success Tips and Strategies for Financial Advisors.

Planning and Advice

Help a wealthy client who’s lost her job

One of your wealthy clients tells you her company downsized and she lost her job. She wasn’t given much advance notice, so she’s in shock. She wonders how she’ll pay bills, and is worried about her future. How can you help?

By Rosemary Smyth |March 7, 2014

2 min read

Planning and Advice

How to talk to Gen Y clients

One of your wealthy clients referred her daughter to you. She’s 27, works in media relations, and just bought her first condo. She’s ambitious and plans to climb the corporate ladder—she’s had two promotions in two years, and should crack six figures within the year. Her busy career and social life keep her smartphone glued to her hand. She wants to discuss her goals and investment options. How do you communicate with her?

By Rosemary Smyth |February 7, 2014

2 min read

Planning and Advice

How to talk to wealthy prospects

You’re at a charity event supporting breast cancer research at the Ritz-Carlton. It’s black tie, complete with a chamber orchestra, silent auction and champagne. You’re surrounded by wealthy prospects and see one standing alone—a fashionable, middle-aged woman. How can you talk to her without sounding like a fool?

By Rosemary Smyth |January 17, 2014

3 min read