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The Advisor Summit Podcast: The Significance of Processes for the Back Office of Advisory Firms - Ep. 10 Katelyn GrahamWelcome back to another episode of the Advisor Summit Podcast, where industry innovators and thought leaders come together to elevate the way we serve, scale, and succeed. Today’s guest is Katelyn Graham. Katelyn is the founder of The Admin Effect, a company dedicated to helping financial advisors streamline their operations and create efficient back-office processes. With over a decade of experience in financial services, Katelyn has a passion for training teams, optimizing systems, and driving operational excellence. In this episode of The Advisor Summit Podcast, Katelyn discusses her journey from working in the operations side of a large IMO to founding The Admin Effect. She talks about how her personal experiences and challenges shaped her path and why having the right operational systems in place is critical to scaling a financial advisory practice. Here’s an overview of the key points discussed:Key Takeaways:Operational Excellence is Key: Katelyn explains how efficient back-office operations are essential to a financial advisory firm’s success and growth.Empowering Teams: She emphasizes the importance of providing proper training to ensure team members can effectively support both advisors and clients.Client-Centered Processes: Katelyn highlights the need to keep the client experience front and center, even while focusing on internal operations.Tackling Inefficiencies: She shares how streamlining new business processes can improve team morale and client satisfaction.Balancing Technology and Personal Touch: Katelyn discusses the importance of maintaining personal connections with clients, even as technology and AI streamline many operations.At Track That Advisor, we believe that independent financial advisors shouldn’t have to struggle with overwhelming spreadsheets and confusing reports.Our mission is to simplify data analysis, providing clear, actionable insights that help advisory firms grow and thrive.With years of experience in financial analytics, our team understands the challenges advisors face. We don’t just provide numbers—we provide a roadmap to success.The Admin Effect websiteConnect with KatelynContact us at: [email protected] with Molly PierceConnect with Erica Pauly
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