Case Studies

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Case Studies

Different people have different experiences with Financial DNA. Our clients all have different backgrounds, knowledge, experiences and personal balance sheets. But what they all have in common is that Financial DNA met them at their current level of need, deepened their knowledge and understanding of themselves, and gave them clarity and direction in their financial strategies.

These case studies recount a few stories of real-life people interacting with a financial advisor (Chris).

DNA Relationship Performance Case Studies

Using Communication DNA to Engage Clients in Financial Planning

In this case study, we demonstrate how to engage clients in Financial Planning and improve communication performance using the Communication DNA Discovery Process.

Building the Advisor Client Relationship

In this case study, we demonstrate how to use Financial DNA Discovery Processes to build the Advisor Client Relationship.

DNA Quality Life Performance Case Studies

The Painted Picture: DNA Quality Life Performance

In this case study, we demonstrate DNA Quality Life Performance: An Individual’s Story of Building a Quality Life

DNA Financial Performance Case Studies:

The Painted Picture: DNA Financial Performance

In this case study, we demonstrate DNA Financial Performance: An Investor’s Story of Building a Behavioral Portfolio

Additional Case Studies:

Advisor/Client Match

Is a person similar to you the right one? Assessing the behavior match is the first step to managing the advisor/client relationship.

Client Relationship Development

This case study demonstrates how Financial DNA can be used by an advisor or coach to adapt their behavior to a client who has an opposite behavioral style.

Financial Personality Discovery

Paul, a 48-year-old investor, found Financial DNA uncovered the reasons behind his investment style and gave him confidence in his current path.

Risk Born or Made

This case study looks at the importance of using information regarding a client's "hard-wired" and "learned" behavior when assessing risk.

Building a Behavioral Portfolio

This in-depth analysis reveals how Financial DNA was used to uncover the risk profiles of 2 different investors and how their investment portfolios were structured on the basis of their inherent behavioral style.

Couple Financial Decision Making

Helen participated with her husband Tony in the process, which enabled them to formulate an investment strategy that met both their needs.

Couples in Business

This case study demonstrates how a married couple in a business were facilitated through disagreement over business strategy and a potential breakdown in their relationship. The Financial DNA Discovery Processes were used to perform a life audit for the couple, and also uncover the behavioral talents and aptitudes of key operational people in the business to define their future roles.