About Kristy Gusick

Throughout her career, Kristy has helped more than 200 firms across the accounting, legal, and financial services industries to achieve growth through business development, marketing, sales, and coaching. At Align Marketing Group (AMG), Kristy works together with a robust team of high-level marketing specialists to implement marketing tactics for their clients, who are primarily accounting firms and financial advisory firms. Her experience spans the financial advisory and accounting industries. Read Kristy’s bio here.

How to Measure ROI with your Outsourced Marketing Firm

When you partner with an outsourced marketing firm like Align Marketing Group, you’re investing in your business’s long-term growth and brand development. But how do you measure the return on this investment (ROI), especially when it’s a strategic engagement designed to build a solid marketing infrastructure? You can capture a [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-12-18T01:57:00-06:00December 16, 2024|

Transparency vs Honesty: Building Client Trust

If you're offering financial advice, you know how important it is to build trust with your clients. But here's something that often gets confused—transparency vs honesty in marketing. While they're related, they aren't the same thing. Honesty has become something of a buzzword, frequently used to describe practices that are [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-12-10T09:04:45-06:00December 9, 2024|

Using Client Referrals to Grow Your Financial Advisory Practice

Client referrals have long been the foundation of growth for many financial advisors. In fact, studies show that 75%-80% of a financial advisor’s new clients come from referrals. This statistic underlines the immense value of a robust referral strategy. By taking a proactive approach, you can build a client base [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-12-10T09:09:44-06:00December 2, 2024|

Brand Message vs. Elevator Speech: How They Differ and When to Use Each

You’ve got the expertise, the credentials, and the passion, but how do you communicate that to potential clients quickly and effectively? A well-crafted marketing brand message strategy and an effective elevator speech are two powerful tools. Yet, many professionals struggle to define and refine these essential elements. This article is [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-11-18T10:30:35-06:00November 18, 2024|

Website Development Best Practices

When it comes to maintaining your website’s health, it's easy to assume everything is covered. But some critical aspects often slip through the cracks. It’s not just about having a pretty design; your site needs to run smoothly and efficiently to attract and retain visitors. A site that’s slow, hard [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-11-13T00:46:26-06:00November 11, 2024|

Marketing Terminology Made Simple for Financial Professionals

For financial advisors and accountants, marketing has expanded beyond traditional methods, demanding a fresh approach to client engagement. It’s no longer enough to simply provide expert financial advice—clients expect more. They want to engage with a brand they can trust.   However, the marketing world comes with a dizzying array of [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-11-07T01:12:43-06:00November 4, 2024|

The Impact of Client Testimonials for Accounting Firms

Imagine a potential client visiting your website or flipping through your brochure — what do they see? Beyond your list of services, they want proof that you deliver what you promise. For accounting firms, where trust and credibility are everything, testimonials provide personable proof to turn prospects into clients. Testimonials can [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-11-14T12:16:19-06:00October 21, 2024|

Brand Message and Image: Key to Your Firm’s Alignment

In the financial advisory and accounting sectors, a strong brand is no longer a luxury—it's a necessity. Your brand sets the tone for how clients perceive your expertise, trustworthiness, and value. Two key elements—your brand message and brand image—are at the core of every effective brand.  The brand message defines [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-10-15T06:29:15-05:00October 14, 2024|

The Power of Your Firm’s Marketing Plan

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? A well-crafted marketing plan is a necessity that will help you level up. It’s the tactical tool that will guide your firm toward unparalleled success. However, the creation of a marketing plan is merely the first step. The true [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-10-05T01:49:30-05:00October 1, 2024|

Streamline Your Marketing Strategy with Repurposed Content

We all know how tough it can be to keep coming up with fresh content.  It feels like an endless cycle of brainstorming, writing, and posting. But what if there’s a more innovative way to consistently generate content without reinventing the wheel? Ever tried repurposed content? It’s a strategy that [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-11-12T12:26:30-06:00September 24, 2024|
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