WORKSHOP

Structuring Legacy Planning Conversations with HNW Clients

Common Situations Faced by HNW Clients

44% of advisors reported that their clients are unprepared for the financial impact of a significant life event, such as a sudden illness or death.

~ A survey by TD Wealth

80% of parents believe that it is important to pass down family values & life lessons along with their financial assets, which emphasizes the importance of legacy planning beyond just the financial aspects.

~ Survey by Fidelity Investments

70% of wealthy families lose their wealth by the second generation, & 90% lose it by the third generation. This can be due to a lack of proper planning & communication within the family.

~ A report by the Williams Group

Importance of Legacy & Wealth Planning Conversations

Understand

the importance of being aware of their options & potential risks

Protect

their financial security by protecting their assets & minimize taxes

Formulate

a clear plan & ensure that their wealth is distributed according to their wishes

JOIN This workshop

TO improve your legacy & wealth planning conversations

Knowledge & Tools

Challenges in Starting a Legacy & Wealth Planning Conversation with Clients

S.E.A.T.S. – Solutioning Approach

Practice & Application

Case Study (Problem >> Solutioning >> Outcome)

  • Participants will collaborate in groups to apply their key learning by analyzing the assigned case and presenting their findings
  • 4 “Positioning” Cases:
    1. “Have your pie & eat it”
    2. “Estate equalization”
    3. “In case the stock market crashes”
    4. “Key man proposition”

Role Play (Rehearsals for Next Client Conversation)

  • Participants will bring their own case study of an upcoming client meeting, engage in a simulated conversation, and receive feedback to refine their skills

Transfer of Learning to Workplace

  • Participants leverage newly acquired knowledge and tools to set goals, plan for client interactions, and achieve successful outcomes

Trainer

Dr. Carl Thong
Master Trainer

Dr. Carl is a seasoned trainer in the financial industry with extensive expertise, known for developing industry competency standards and training industry leaders.

Additionally, Dr. Carl serves as a strategy consultant for a wide range of organizations, including MNCs, NGOs, and government entities, helping them drive innovation and leadership through workshops. Some of his notable clients include UBS, Credit Suisse, Citibank, Chinatrust, the Singapore Tourism Board, the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore, Franklin Templeton, Standard Chartered Bank, HSBC, American Airlines, BASF, Roche, and Leo Pharma.

IBF-STS Funding Quantum

[1] Individuals who (i) attend a course in the capacity of an instructor or facilitator, e.g. presenter / speaker / panelist, or (ii) civil servants are not eligible for IBF-STS funding.

[2] Direct training cost would be based on the gross course fee charged by the external training provider or apportioned basic salaries of internal staff involved in developing and/ or delivering in-house courses. Qualifying expenses include training costs incurred for both executive and non-executive staff, as well as staff employed on a short-term basis (less than one year, inclusive of contract staff and interns). Apportioned basic salaries of full time in-house trainers involved in developing and/or delivering in-house courses will also be eligible for support.

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