Whether it's a basketful of goodies (plus aspirin) sent to tax professionals as a "tax season survival kit," or an offer to connect hurricane-menaced clients with sources of preparation and cleanup assistance, advisors can create WOW experiences for individuals or groups.
Sound like a nicety you can't afford? WOW converts don't think so. WOW "has nothing to do with investments, but everything to do with risk management," said Richard Mazo, an advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Cocoa, Fla.