“Before working with INET, we were stuck in the siloed practice model. We were struggling to grow because we didn't have the systems that allowed us the capacity to provide a fantastic client experience... [INET has helped us] fast track on the path to building a firm and creating the systems, processes, and, most notably, the leadership needed to help everyone in our practice continue to grow and move closer to their goals.

“I was a solo practitioner with one staff person. We had no pattern for review meetings or structure of planning. We were mainly working in just managing assets. For growth, we depended on referrals and had little to no marketing plan. Working with INET transformed my practice into a unique client financial planning experience. We grew from a team of two (myself and a receptionist) to a group of four: one advisor, one AFA, one practice manager, and a client service member. We now focus on comprehensive financial planning. We have a structured process for client visits, client information retention, COI contact structure, and a yearly marking plan. We have tripled our assets under management and grown our GDC level by 4x in ten years. I have gone from just an advisor to a business owner and executive within a more considerable functioning practice, not just a book of business.”

“My career as a financial advisor began in 2010 by joining my father's practice. He'd started with IDS in 1981, grew a successful practice, and was looking to retire. We hired Saša to help us in several different capacities. We needed help developing our systems, improving our practice efficiency, and making our transition successful. Saša's leadership and guidance were instrumental in making that first transition a success. We worked together in a coaching relationship for three years as a solo practitioner, during which time my AUM grew from roughly $60mm to over $90mm, and my GDC grew from $300k to $900k. In 2017, I partnered with another advisor with similar practice and formed Fiduciam Financial. Creating a more extensive practice and managing a larger team presented new complexities to navigate. Again, Saša's coaching and leadership were massively helpful in getting us all rowing in the same direction and laying a solid foundation for growth. At present, we're a team of 19. We've completed seven acquisitions and are developing the next generation of advisors. We have an incredible team culture and are making progress at a rate that even surprises me sometimes. While there's no way to say what would have been, having we had not worked together, I can safely say that working with Saša has accelerated my career development, improved our teams' leadership culture, and set us on a firm footing to grow and develop the next generation of advisors.”