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.

Value-Driven Thought Leadership for Financial Advisors & CPAs

Let’s be honest- today’s clients expect more than just spreadsheets and solid advice. They want to know who you are, what you stand for, and whether they can trust you with their financial future. That’s where Value-Driven Thought Leadership comes in. Instead of simply advertising your services, you can [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2025-10-14T00:38:40-05:00October 13, 2025|

Compliance Friendly Marketing for Financial Advisors

The financial advisory industry is unlike any other when it comes to marketing. Advisors and firms are not only tasked with building trust, attracting new clients, and retaining existing ones, but they must also do so under the watchful eye of governing entities and strict compliance rules. For many [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2025-10-07T01:42:49-05:00October 6, 2025|

Website Design, SEO, Content Creation- Guide for Growth

If you’ve ever wondered why your marketing efforts feel disjointed, you’re not alone. Many firms invest in website design, SEO, and content creation independently, only to find that the results don’t add up. The truth is simple: these elements deliver the best outcomes when they’re built to work in [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2025-10-01T04:58:01-05:00September 29, 2025|

Google Search Console Update: What It Means for Your Site

If you’ve recently noticed a drop in your website’s impressions reported in Google Search Console, you’re not alone. Google made a change that’s affecting impression data across the board- but the good news is, this isn’t a reflection of declining performance.  Here’s what you need to know:  Google Search [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2025-09-26T06:13:54-05:00September 25, 2025|

Fractional Marketing Support Made Simple

Marketing doesn’t have to feel like mayhem. Between client calls, tax deadlines, and a never-ending to-do list, it’s easy for marketing to slide to the bottom of your priorities. That’s where Fractional Marketing Support comes in; think of it as having a team of experts on call without the [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2025-09-10T01:29:28-05:00September 16, 2025|

Target Market Strategy: Avoid Branding Mistakes That Cost You

 You’ve probably seen the headlines…big brands like Cracker Barrel and Bud Light faced major backlash after rolling out brand decisions that didn’t sit well with their audiences. And while these are billion-dollar companies, the lesson is the same for your firm: if you don’t know your target market, your [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2025-09-12T01:05:33-05:00September 11, 2025|

Outsourced Marketing Team for Smarter Business Growth

Thinking about hiring an outsourced marketing team? You’re not alone. Many firms reach the point where managing marketing in-house feels overwhelming, and outsourcing starts to sound like the smarter, lighter option. The good news is- it doesn’t have to be intimidating. An outsourced marketing team works like an extension [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2025-09-12T01:58:16-05:00September 9, 2025|

AI the New SEO: How Financial Advisors Can Win in Search

The way people search is changing—and your marketing strategy should reflect that. AI the new SEO is no longer a distant concept—it’s the reality reshaping how users find and choose financial advisors and professional firms. AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude are becoming the new search bar for [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2025-09-12T02:05:32-05:00September 2, 2025|

Thought Leadership Tactics for Modern Financial Advisors

In today’s crowded financial services marketplace, simply being a good advisor isn’t enough. With over 300,000 advisors in the U.S. alone, clients have more choices—and higher expectations—than ever before. Standing out requires more than solid technical expertise; it demands thought leadership through strategic visibility, credibility, and a consistent message [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2025-08-25T07:40:22-05:00August 25, 2025|

Marketing Infrastructure: Building the Trust That Drives Growth

In today’s digital-first world, marketing infrastructure plays a critical role in building trust—the true currency that drives growth for financial advisors and professional service firms. While brand awareness remains important, it’s trust that turns curious browsers into loyal clients, especially in the high-stakes world of financial services. And yet, [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2025-08-19T00:38:23-05:00August 18, 2025|
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