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.

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|2025-02-26T03:29:04-06:00November 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|2025-02-26T03:35:43-06:00October 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|2025-02-25T07:15:32-06:00October 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|2025-02-25T07:13:36-06:00September 24, 2024|

Custom vs. Subscription Websites for Financial Firms

In today’s digital age, a website is more than just an online presence; it's a crucial tool for marketing, client acquisition, recruitment, and brand differentiation. For financial advisory and accounting firms, choosing the right type of website can significantly impact growth and success. While many firms may initially lean toward [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2025-02-13T06:55:50-06:00September 11, 2024|

The Influence of a Great Website Bio

Ever find yourself clicking on the "About" or "BIO" page when you visit a new website? You're not alone! For accounting and financial firms, the bio page is not just a mere formality—it's a powerful tool that can build trust, showcase expertise, and ultimately attract new clients. It gives visitors [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-10-16T09:39:45-05:00September 9, 2024|

Elevate Your Brand: Integrating UX into Your Marketing Strategy

Have you ever been frustrated while using a website or an app? Or have you had the opposite experience, where everything worked seamlessly? This is what we call "User Experience" (UX). UX is a fancy term for how people interact with digital products like websites, apps, and software. It's about [...]

By Kristy Gusick|2024-09-20T03:11:42-05:00September 3, 2024|
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