Commonwealth Independent Advisor

Sarah Howes

Sarah Howes is director, marketing, at Commonwealth Financial Network®, member FINRA/SIPC, the nation's largest privately held Registered Investment Adviser–independent broker/dealer. With the firm since August 2015, she develops and facilitates communication plans and marketing strategies and manages an assortment of Commonwealth’s existing suite of marketing programs. She is a marketing resource for many of the internal departments within Commonwealth, helping provide marketing solutions to our advisors and their clients. Sarah graduated from Simmons College with a BA in international management and holds the FINRA Series 7 securities registration.

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Recent Posts

App Review: How to Improve Your Content Game with Infographics

Top Marketing Trends for 2019 for Financial Advisors

Using E-Mail Marketing Campaigns to Your Advantage

“Handle” with Care: How and When to Change Your Twitter Username

How to Develop a Social-First Marketing Strategy

App Review: How to Improve Your Content Game with Infographics

Posted by Sarah Howes

May 15, 2019 at 1:30 PM

You’ve seen them—those beautifully laid out, tidy, eye-catching e-mails, blog posts, and newsletters from companies well versed in marketing to their clients. We all should aim to have content equally as refined, but how do you achieve this if you aren’t a graphic designer yourself, and you don’t have one on staff? The solution is easy: use an infographic app.

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Topics: Marketing

Top Marketing Trends for 2019 for Financial Advisors

Posted by Sarah Howes

January 22, 2019 at 10:00 AM

Sophisticated marketing is informed, differentiating, and impactful, and it can take you farther than relying solely on referrals and seminars. Want to make this year your firm’s best year yet for client acquisition and retention? Pay attention to these top marketing trends for 2019.

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Topics: Marketing

Using E-Mail Marketing Campaigns to Your Advantage

Posted by Sarah Howes

November 14, 2018 at 1:30 PM

According to a Venture Beat Insight study, for every $1 you invest in e-mail, you can get $38 back. It’s why using e-mail marketing campaigns remains one of the best marketing practices, especially for service-based firms. Building your brand and client relationships is imperative to your business, and sending out regular, meaningful e-mails plays a big role in that. For almost a decade, e-mail has produced the highest return on investment for marketers, so if you haven’t already, it’s time to put this tool to good use.

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Topics: Marketing

“Handle” with Care: How and When to Change Your Twitter Username

Posted by Sarah Howes

October 17, 2018 at 1:30 PM

Years may have passed since you first established your firm’s Twitter account. But if any major changes have occurred over time—such as a new business name or brand refresh—then your username may need to change, too. How can you update it to better reflect your firm without losing followers? Below, I’ll walk you through two ways to change your Twitter username, as well as some best practices.

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Topics: Marketing

How to Develop a Social-First Marketing Strategy

Posted by Sarah Howes

May 23, 2018 at 1:30 PM

You’re likely aware that younger generations get much of their information online, often from social media. In fact, according to the Nielsen 2016 Social Media Report, adults ages 18 to 34 spend (on average) a little more than six hours on social media networks per week. Not your primary target?

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Topics: Social Media, Marketing

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