Akido Wijayarathne, Author at Advice Lab

Back-office support for financial planners

Outsource vs Inhouse

July 10, 2025

Why Time Zone Alignment Matters in Offshore Teams

In financial advice, every hour has weight. Not just in deadlines but in the everyday mechanics of running a practice. From reviews to strategy meetings, your team's ability to move…

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Paraplanning

July 2, 2025

Why One Paraplanner Who Knows Your Process Beats Ten Who Don’t

The Silent Bottleneck in Advice Practices. You probably wouldn’t list “document rework” or “rebriefing support staff” as business expenses.But you pay for them - daily. Every time you: Re-explain the…

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Uncategorized

June 25, 2025

Do You Know Why Clients Refer You? It’s Not What You Think.

Referrals. They’re the one thing every adviser welcomes. They often come when you least expect it. A long-term client calls and says, “I gave your number to a friend.” You…

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Paraplanning

June 17, 2025

5 Common SOA Mistakes – And How To Stay Ahead of Them

The Statement of Advice is the blueprint that bridges client intent with strategic execution. Most practices already have solid SOA processes in place, but even with great systems, small gaps…

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Uncategorized

May 20, 2025

How to prevent burnout in your Financial Advice Team

Burnout doesn’t start with a bang, it builds slowly. First, a paraplanner works late a few nights in a row. Then, admin tasks start piling up. Eventually, a valuable team…

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Uncategorized

May 13, 2025

Operational Insights We’ve Discovered from Supporting 100+ Advice Practices Across Australia

Financial advisers across Australia have adapted to years of industry change, increasingly complex client needs, higher documentation requirements, and mounting pressure on efficiency. What’s quietly emerged through that shift is…

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Paraplanning

May 2, 2025

The Value of a Dedicated Paraplanner for Your Financial Planning Business

The work that matters most is rarely the work that takes up the most time. Financial planners help people make meaningful decisions, translating complexity into clarity, navigating life stages, and…

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Data security in the financial planning industry

Paraplanning

April 17, 2025

Best Practices for Managing Client Data Securely in the Financial Planning Industry

Data security in financial advice is about safeguarding the core of your business: your client relationships, your advice files, and your license. And in a constantly evolving regulatory and cybersecurity…

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Outsource vs Inhouse

April 10, 2025

How financial planners can leverage global expertise of offshore teams

The financial planning industry is facing constant pressure; increased client expectations, tightening margins, and the demand for faster service. Financial planners often find themselves bogged down by time consuming back-office…

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