October 6, 2009
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Last fall I began posting quarter-end letters that advisors could adapt for their own use. Many advisors have told me that they have received an outstanding response to the letters they sent as a result.
There are five qualities to an effective client letter. A good client letter needs to be:
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- Substantive
- Candid
- Backed up by facts
- Clear and easy to read
- Tailored to each advisor’s personality and views
On the next page is a template that you can use as a starting point for your own third-quarter client letter – summarizing where we’ve been, where we are today and the outlook for the period ahead. Remember, this letter is only designed as a starting point – be sure to take the time to inject it with your own point of view and personality.
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