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CLIENT ADVISORY BOARD
Step 1: Plan the boards
Decide how many advisory boards you want to have and what the criteria will be for 
membership. We recommend establishing at least two boards that meet twice 
a year. 
Consider the following themes to establish your boards:
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Ne
w clients – those who have been with you for one to three years
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Long-standing clients – th
ose who have been with you for more than five years
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Large clients – as measured
 by assets or profitability
•
 Clients by profession or trade – such as business own
ers, physicians, corporate
executives
•
 Clients by demographic or l
ifestyle – such as executives, widowed/divorced
individuals, Baby Boomers with teenage children, Gen-Xers
Advisory boards Potential members
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Determine the priorities and needs of your audience
EXERCISE:
Establishing a Client Advisory Board may 
help you stay at the forefront of client 
needs and obtain valuable feedback 
to help you, your team and your firm 
deliver on client priorities. It’s also an 
excellent way to get referrals from your 
existing clients.
This exercise provides a step-by-step 
guide to create and run effective Client 
Advisory Boards.