Robert Mitchell, group savings and pension account manager at Vital Benefits Inc., is one of Employee Benefit Advisers 2014 Rising Stars in Advising. He shared three tips for other young advisers in the field, like other
1. Listen to your clients. There is not a one-size-fits-all solution every individual and organization has their unique requirements so solutions and communication styles have to be tailored in every case, he says to keep in mind.
2. Dont be afraid to ask questions. Its a complicated industry, which is ever evolving, he says. A lot of information can be gleaned from those that have been in the industry for decades and have seen the evolution.
3. Build strong relationships. Take the time and effort to connect regularly when initially building the relationship just because everything is rosy now does not mean there wont be hurdles down the line, he says. By having a strong rapport, clients will trust your judgment and appreciate it when you can get them over those hurdles instead of using you as a scape goat.