Financial Planning & Advisory: SMS Use Cases & Playbook

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# Financial Planning & Advisory: SMS Use Cases & Playbook

> Financial planners, RIAs, fee-only advisors, and wealth managers run on trust and timely communication. SMS reaches clients at a 98% open rate, bridging the gap between annual meetings with review reminders, document requests, market reassurance, deadline nudges, and referral asks, all archived for SEC and FINRA compliance with documented opt-in and STOP handling.

**Key results:** 98% SMS open rate · 10 SMS use cases · 3 Launch phases · 5 Top challenges solved

## Why does SMS work for financial advisory firms?

Financial planning is a relationship business built on trust, proactive contact, and meeting strict regulatory requirements. Clients miss email reminders, delay document requests, and panic during market swings, while formal annual meetings leave long gaps in between. SMS reaches clients at a 98% open rate, so review reminders, deadline nudges, document requests, and market reassurance land immediately and personally. Every message is created, approved, and auto-archived for the SEC and FINRA audit trail, sensitive account detail stays out of the body, and documented opt-in plus STOP handling keep the channel compliant.

## Where do advisory firms lose clients and hours, and how does SMS help?

The review, onboarding, volatility, deadline, and referral gaps SMS closes for advisory teams, and the EZ Texting features that do it.

- **Annual reviews go unattended:** 20-30% of annual reviews are no-shows, and each missed meeting means lost billable hours and unmanaged AUM. Reminders at 1 week, 2 days, and 1 day before, with a text-to-confirm reply, drive a 60%+ attendance uplift.
- **Onboarding documents stall for weeks:** Tax returns, statements, and beneficiary forms sit in email for weeks and new clients drop off. An automated document-request workflow with mobile links and deadline countdowns cuts collection time from three to four weeks down to five to seven days.
- **Market volatility triggers panic:** When markets fall 10% or more, anxious clients call or attempt withdrawals and advisors lose hours to reassurance calls. Proactive commentary within two hours of a drop, sent to segmented lists, reduces panic selling by 25%.
- **Client-specific deadlines slip:** RMD dates, IRA contribution windows, and tax-loss harvesting cutoffs are client-specific and get missed in email, and a missed RMD carries a steep IRS penalty. Personalized reminders at 60, 30, and 14 days lift deadline compliance to 95%+.
- **High-value clients are never asked to refer:** Referrals are the top source of new advisory clients, but most firms never systematically ask. Quarterly referral asks with a gratitude sequence drive two to three times more referral requests per quarter.

## Who uses SMS at a financial advisory firm?

- **Lead Financial Advisor / Owner:** Decision-maker on SMS strategy; focused on compliance, client experience, and ROI; a few key clients represent the majority of AUM.
- **Associate Advisor / Junior Planner:** Manages day-to-day client communication; owns appointment scheduling, document collection, and meeting follow-up.
- **Client Service Associate / Operations Manager:** Runs the calendar, document workflows, and client inquiries; the first touch point for most communications.
- **Marketing Coordinator / Business Development:** Owns the referral program, client events, and webinar or seminar promotion.
- **Compliance Officer:** Ensures every communication is archivable, reviewed, and compliant with SEC and FINRA; vets all message templates.

## 10 SMS Use Cases for Financial Planning & Advisory

Ten advisory texting playbooks, each with the problem it solves, the SMS workflow, the EZ Texting features it uses, and compliance-aware sample messages.

### Use Case 1: SMS Keyword Opt-In for Planning Consultations

*List Building & Opt-In · Keyword · Broadcast · Quick Win*

**Problem:** Advisory firms struggle to build SMS lists organically. Website forms have low completion rates and phone intake is labor-intensive, so prospects who engage with firm content rarely take the step to schedule an initial consultation.

**Solution:** A simple keyword such as PLAN, promoted across the website, ads, and seminar collateral, drives opt-in straight to mobile. New subscribers get a welcome message with a scheduling link and a free planning guide, turning interest into booked consultations.

**Features used:** [Keywords](https://www.eztexting.com/features/keywords), [Sign-Up Forms](https://www.eztexting.com/features/signup-forms), [Mass Texting](https://www.eztexting.com/resources/sms-resources/mass-text-messaging), [Contact Management](https://www.eztexting.com/features/contact-management), [Link Tracking & Reports](https://www.eztexting.com/features/reports)

**Workflow blueprint:**

1. A prospect texts the keyword or completes the sign-up form.
2. Send a welcome message with the value prop.
3. Tag the contact as lead-qualified and set the lead source.
4. Send the scheduling link plus the free planning guide.
5. Follow up after three days if there is no booking.

**Best practices:**

- Promote the keyword across every touchpoint: website footer, ads, email signature, and seminar materials
- Keep the welcome message under 160 characters so it does not split
- Pair immediate value (the free guide) with the next step (scheduling) in the follow-up
- Tag each opt-in with its lead source so you can compare channels
- Have compliance approve all messaging before launch
- Confirm the opt-in checkbox or keyword join is captured as documented consent

**Sample message:** “{BusinessName}: Welcome! We help you build sustainable wealth. Ready for a free 30-minute consultation? Book here: {SchedulingLink}. Reply STOP to opt out.”

**Typical result:** 15-25% of an SMS list books a scheduled consultation within 14 days of opting in, at a lower acquisition cost than paid advertising channels. †

### Use Case 2: New Client Onboarding Document Collection

*Welcome & Onboarding · Workflow + API · Two-Way · Advanced*

**Problem:** Onboarding means collecting tax returns, account statements, and beneficiary forms. Email attachments are unreliable, clients forget deadlines or miss the message, and collection drags three to four weeks, delaying the planning work.

**Solution:** An automated workflow sends phased document requests with mobile-optimized secure-portal links. Each message carries a specific deadline, a checklist of what is left, and a reply option for questions, and progress tracking prevents duplicate asks.

**Features used:** [Workflows](https://www.eztexting.com/features/workflows), [Integrations](https://www.eztexting.com/features/integrations), [Two-Way Texting](https://www.eztexting.com/features/two-way-texting), [Link Tracking & Reports](https://www.eztexting.com/features/reports), [Contact Management](https://www.eztexting.com/features/contact-management)

**Workflow blueprint:**

1. A new client added in the CRM fires the onboarding workflow.
2. Send a welcome plus the document checklist overview.
3. Request tax returns with a mobile secure-portal link and deadline.
4. Send a reminder if there is no upload, and route HELP replies to the team inbox.
5. Send a final request, then notify the advisor to begin planning.

**Best practices:**

- Stagger requests over 10 days so clients are not overwhelmed
- Use mobile-friendly secure-portal upload links
- Never ask for a Social Security number, full account number, or password in SMS; route to the secure portal
- Have compliance review the workflow once, then automate it
- Send the first requests during business hours in the client timezone
- Always offer a phone-call alternative for clients who prefer not to text

**Sample message:** “{BusinessName}: Welcome aboard, {FirstName}! Over the next 10 days we will ask for a few key documents. Start with the checklist here: {ChecklistLink}. Questions? Reply here. Reply STOP to opt out.”

**Typical result:** A phased SMS document workflow reaches 70%+ completion within 10 days versus 30-40% via email, cutting collection time from three to four weeks down to five to seven days. †

### Use Case 3: Market Commentary & Reassurance Broadcast

*Promotions & Campaigns · Broadcast · Workflow + API · Standard*

**Problem:** When markets drop 10% or more in a week, anxious clients flood advisors with calls asking to sell or withdraw. Advisors lose billable hours to reassurance, and reactive contact arrives after the panic has already set in.

**Solution:** A quarterly commentary broadcast, plus ad-hoc messages during 10%-plus swings, reaches segmented client lists within two hours of a major move. Each message shares advisor perspective, historical context, a reminder of the long-term plan, and a scheduling link for concerned clients.

**Features used:** [Mass Texting](https://www.eztexting.com/resources/sms-resources/mass-text-messaging), [Contact Management](https://www.eztexting.com/features/contact-management), [Link Tracking & Reports](https://www.eztexting.com/features/reports), [Workflows](https://www.eztexting.com/features/workflows), [Integrations](https://www.eztexting.com/features/integrations)

**Workflow blueprint:**

1. A market event triggers the broadcast manually or by data feed.
2. Segment the list by client risk profile and account size.
3. Send commentary with historical context and reassurance.
4. Include a scheduling link for concerned clients.
5. Track replies, link clicks, and calendar bookings.

**Best practices:**

- Send within two hours of a major market event, before anxiety compounds
- Segment by risk profile so conservative and aggressive clients get the right framing
- Never guarantee returns or name specific investments; focus on perspective and process
- Offer a scheduling link so concerned clients book instead of calling
- Archive every message for compliance
- Avoid late-evening sends that can spark overnight worry

**Sample message:** “{BusinessName}: Markets are down today. This is a normal correction and your plan accounts for volatility. Your long-term strategy is unchanged. Worried? Let us talk: {SchedulingLink}. Reply STOP to opt out.”

**Typical result:** Proactive commentary within two hours of a major move cuts panic calls 20-25% during volatile periods and reaches clients at a 98% open rate. †

### Use Case 4: Annual Review Confirmation & Preparation

*Transactional & Operational · Workflow + API · Two-Way · Advanced*

**Problem:** 20-30% of annual reviews are no-shows or last-minute cancellations, costing the firm billable time and leaving clients without annual guidance. Clients forget, reschedule by voicemail, or simply deprioritize the meeting.

**Solution:** A multi-touch reminder sequence at 1 week, 2 days, and 1 day before the review carries a text-to-confirm flow. Clients reply YES or RESCHEDULE, reschedule requests auto-route to the team inbox, and confirmations remind clients what to bring.

**Features used:** [Workflows](https://www.eztexting.com/features/workflows), [Two-Way Texting](https://www.eztexting.com/features/two-way-texting), [Contact Management](https://www.eztexting.com/features/contact-management), [AI Reply](https://www.eztexting.com/features/ai-reply)

**Workflow blueprint:**

1. The review date minus seven days fires from the CRM or calendar.
2. Send the 1-week reminder with prep instructions.
3. Send the 2-day reminder and wait for a YES or RESCHEDULE reply.
4. Route a RESCHEDULE reply to the team inbox and alert the advisor.
5. Send day-before and morning-of reminders to confirmed clients.

**Best practices:**

- Sync appointment dates from the CRM or calendar rather than entering lists by hand
- Send the first reminder mid-morning, when SMS open rates are highest
- Personalize with the advisor first name and the meeting location
- Set a WaitForReply timeout so non-responders are not messaged repeatedly
- Flag RESCHEDULE and CANCEL replies to the advisor the same day
- Archive every message for the SEC audit trail

**Sample message:** “{BusinessName}: Your annual review with {AdvisorName} is on {ReviewDate} at {ReviewTime}. Please bring recent statements. Reply YES to confirm or RESCHEDULE. Reply STOP to opt out.”

**Typical result:** A 1-week, 2-day, and 1-day reminder sequence with text-to-confirm cuts annual-review no-shows 25-35%, from a 20-30% baseline down to 8-12%. †

### Use Case 5: Regulatory Deadline Reminders (RMD, IRA, TLH)

*Transactional & Operational · Workflow + API · Advanced*

**Problem:** Clients miss client-specific regulatory deadlines: RMD dates, IRA contribution windows, and tax-loss harvesting cutoffs. A missed RMD carries a steep IRS penalty, email reminders get lost, and advisors burn hours on exception handling.

**Solution:** A personalized reminder workflow sends SMS at 60, 30, and 14 days before each deadline pulled from the client profile. Each message names the deadline, the action required, and a link to the portal or advisor, with urgency reserved for the final same-day nudge.

**Features used:** [Workflows](https://www.eztexting.com/features/workflows), [Integrations](https://www.eztexting.com/features/integrations), [Contact Management](https://www.eztexting.com/features/contact-management)

**Workflow blueprint:**

1. Each client deadline date fires a ListOnDateTime trigger.
2. Send the 60-day reminder with context and the action required.
3. Send the 30-day reminder with the action and deadline date.
4. Send the 14-day reminder with an urgency framing and a link.
5. Send a same-day nudge if the action is still not complete.

**Best practices:**

- Integrate with practice-management software to auto-pull deadline dates
- Segment by account type so IRA, Roth, and SEP clients get relevant messages
- Send reminders to both the client and the advisor assistant for accountability
- Reserve urgent language for same-day deadlines only
- Never give specific tax advice; always offer an advisor consultation
- Archive every message and build a recurring annual deadline calendar

**Sample message:** “{BusinessName}: {FirstName}, your Required Minimum Distribution is due by {DeadlineDate}. Let us plan when to take it. Reply here or call {AdvisorName} at {PhoneNumber}. Reply STOP to opt out.”

**Typical result:** Personalized 60, 30, and 14-day deadline reminders lift regulatory-deadline compliance to 95%+ versus an 85-90% baseline with email. †

### Use Case 6: Tax-Sensitive Rebalancing Approval by Text

*Two-Way Engagement · Two-Way · Workflow + API · Standard*

**Problem:** Advisors spot tax-sensitive rebalancing opportunities but struggle to reach clients in time. Email gets buried and voicemail needs call-back coordination, so rebalancing windows close and tax-loss harvesting is missed.

**Solution:** The advisor initiates a two-way SMS recommending a specific rebalancing action with a link to approve or discuss. Clients reply YES, NO, or CALL ME; approvals can trigger execution through an integration, and discussion requests route to the team inbox.

**Features used:** [Two-Way Texting](https://www.eztexting.com/features/two-way-texting), [Workflows](https://www.eztexting.com/features/workflows), [Integrations](https://www.eztexting.com/features/integrations), [Link Tracking & Reports](https://www.eztexting.com/features/reports)

**Workflow blueprint:**

1. The advisor identifies a rebalancing opportunity and initiates the text.
2. Send the recommendation with a YES, NO, or CALL ME prompt.
3. On YES, execute through the integration and confirm.
4. On CALL ME, route to the team inbox for the advisor.
5. Follow up once within 24 hours if the window is closing.

**Best practices:**

- Send during market hours for psychological immediacy
- Frame the value in terms of tax efficiency without quoting a specific figure in the body
- Offer three simple response paths (YES, NO, CALL ME) to reduce friction
- Use an approval link so a YES is one tap
- Follow up once within 24 hours if the window is closing
- Never pressure or shame a NO; keep the relationship first and archive every message

**Sample message:** “{BusinessName}: {FirstName}, your portfolio is 5% off target. A quick rebalance could reduce your tax bill. Approve this move? Reply YES, NO, or CALL ME. Reply STOP to opt out.”

**Typical result:** Rebalancing recommendations presented by SMS see a 60-75% approval rate versus 30-40% via email, with faster decisions and less coordination. †

### Use Case 7: Quarterly Financial Wellness Education Series

*Nurture & Drip Campaigns · Workflow + API · Broadcast · Standard*

**Problem:** Clients often lack literacy on topics that matter to them, from tax-efficient withdrawals to Social Security timing. Advisors want to educate between meetings, but email newsletters sit at 5-10% engagement and get lost in inboxes.

**Solution:** A quarterly educational drip of four to five messages rotates through tax strategies, Social Security, withdrawal sequencing, and estate planning. Each message links to a short video, article, or webinar, and the 98% SMS open rate keeps clients informed and engaged.

**Features used:** [Workflows](https://www.eztexting.com/features/workflows), [Mass Texting](https://www.eztexting.com/resources/sms-resources/mass-text-messaging), [Link Tracking & Reports](https://www.eztexting.com/features/reports), [Contact Management](https://www.eztexting.com/features/contact-management)

**Workflow blueprint:**

1. A quarterly ListOnDateTime schedule starts the series.
2. Send topic one with a short video or article link.
3. Space each following topic seven to ten days apart.
4. Segment by age and life stage for relevant content.
5. Close the quarter with a webinar registration CTA.

**Best practices:**

- Segment by age and life stage so near-retirees and younger clients get relevant topics
- Space messages 7 to 10 days apart to keep engagement without fatigue
- Favor short mobile video plus a written article to serve both preferences
- Make the quarter-end webinar registration a clear single CTA
- Watch click rates and repeat the topics that engage
- Keep the tone educational and invite discussion, never position content as specific advice

**Sample message:** “{BusinessName}: Tax-season insight. Learn five strategies to lower your tax bill in this 3-minute video: {VideoLink}. Questions? Reply or schedule a 15-minute call: {SchedulingLink}. Reply STOP to opt out.”

**Typical result:** A quarterly educational drip earns a 50-65% open rate and a 15-25% click-through on video and article links, versus 5-10% engagement on email newsletters. †

### Use Case 8: Client Referral Program & Thank-You Sequence

*Loyalty & Retention · Broadcast · Workflow + API · Standard*

**Problem:** Referrals are the top source of new advisory clients, but most firms never systematically ask, follow-up is inconsistent, and referring clients get minimal thanks. The result is a steady miss on the lowest-cost acquisition channel.

**Solution:** A systematic referral campaign asks satisfied clients quarterly, tracks referrals through unique links, and sends thank-you messages when a referral converts. A clear incentive drives participation, and referred prospects see a warm referred-by framing.

**Features used:** [Mass Texting](https://www.eztexting.com/resources/sms-resources/mass-text-messaging), [Workflows](https://www.eztexting.com/features/workflows), [Keywords](https://www.eztexting.com/features/keywords), [Link Tracking & Reports](https://www.eztexting.com/features/reports), [Contact Management](https://www.eztexting.com/features/contact-management)

**Workflow blueprint:**

1. A quarterly broadcast or a REFER keyword starts the program.
2. Send the referral intro with the value prop and unique link.
3. Send a specific referral request and an incentive reminder.
4. When a referral converts, thank the referring client within 48 hours.
5. Follow up 30 days later to reinforce the referral habit.

**Best practices:**

- Ask quarterly to stay top of mind without saturating clients
- Give each client a unique referral link so attribution is clean
- Offer a clear, attractive incentive to drive participation
- Send the thank-you within 48 hours of a referral joining
- Follow up 30 days later to reinforce a culture of reciprocal referrals
- Use warm language and archive every message for compliance

**Sample message:** “{BusinessName}: {FirstName}, you have trusted us with your finances. Know someone who could use the same help? Refer them here: {ReferralLink}. Thank you for the trust. Reply STOP to opt out.”

**Typical result:** A systematic quarterly referral ask drives two to three times more referral requests per quarter, moving 10-15% of the client base to refer versus a 3-5% baseline. †

### Use Case 9: Internal Advisor Alerts for Priority Client Events

*Internal Communications · Workflow + API · Internal · Advanced*

**Problem:** Urgent client events, a large deposit, a market-panic signal, or a life change mentioned on a call, get lost in email or voicemail. Junior advisors miss signals that need senior attention, and chances to deepen the relationship pass unnoticed.

**Solution:** An internal SMS alert fires to the right advisor when a priority event occurs: a significant deposit, a stress signal, a logged life event, or an onboarding milestone. Each alert is brief and actionable, prompting same-day outreach.

**Workflow blueprint:**

1. A CRM webhook fires when a priority client event occurs.
2. Query the event details and the responsible advisor.
3. Send a brief, actionable alert to that advisor only.
4. Include the client phone and email for fast follow-up.
5. Require a reply confirming the action taken within 24 hours.

**Best practices:**

- Keep each alert brief and actionable: why, who, and what action
- Route each alert only to the relevant advisor, not the whole team, to reduce noise
- Set a threshold so only meaningful deposits trigger an alert
- Include the client phone and email in every alert for fast follow-up
- Require the advisor to reply with the action taken within 24 hours
- Pause alerts during advisor time off so nothing is missed

**Sample message:** “ALERT: {ClientName} logged a significant deposit. Opportunity to discuss a plan for the new funds. Contact today: {ClientPhone}. Reply DONE when handled.”

**Typical result:** Internal SMS alerts drive same-day advisor follow-up on 80%+ of high-priority client events, versus 40-50% when the same events are flagged by email. †

### Use Case 10: End-of-Year Tax Planning & Giving Campaign

*Promotions & Campaigns · Broadcast · Workflow + API · Standard*

**Problem:** December is the most important planning month, yet clients are busy with holidays and miss end-of-year deadlines. Tax-loss harvesting windows close, charitable-giving opportunities expire, and year-end reviews get postponed.

**Solution:** A multi-touch campaign from October through December highlights year-end opportunities with clear deadlines: tax-loss harvesting, charitable-giving strategies, final RMDs, and a last-chance portfolio review. Every message links to a scheduling page for a planning call.

**Workflow blueprint:**

1. A ListOnDateTime schedule fires the campaign each fall.
2. Send the tax-loss harvesting intro and checklist.
3. Send charitable-giving strategies with a deadline.
4. Send an RMD and account-review reminder with a scheduling link.
5. Send a final year-end push before the deadline closes.

**Best practices:**

- Launch in late October so planning conversations start in November
- Send midweek, mid-morning, when SMS engagement peaks
- Segment by age and account type so RMD and TLH reminders reach the right clients
- Put a specific action item and deadline date in every message
- Link every message to a scheduling page for easy booking
- Avoid sending after December 20, when it is too late to act, and archive every message

**Sample message:** “{BusinessName}: End-of-year planning starts now. Tax-loss harvesting can offset gains before the deadline. See the checklist: {ChecklistLink} or book time with {AdvisorName}: {SchedulingLink}. Reply STOP to opt out.”

**Typical result:** A multi-touch October-to-December campaign books 30-40% of engaged clients into a year-end planning meeting versus a 15-20% baseline. †

## How do you launch advisory SMS in 3 phases?

### Phase 1 · Wk 1-2: Foundation quick wins

- Use Case 1: keyword opt-in
- Use Case 4: annual review reminders
- Use Case 5: regulatory deadline reminders

### Phase 2 · Wk 3-6: Engagement and onboarding

- Use Case 3: market commentary
- Use Case 6: rebalancing approval
- Use Case 7: education series
- Use Case 2: onboarding documents

### Phase 3 · Wk 7-12: Growth and retention

- Use Case 8: referral program
- Use Case 9: internal team alerts
- Use Case 10: year-end planning

**KPI targets (typical ranges):** A 60%+ lift in annual-review attendance, document collection in five to seven days, 95%+ regulatory-deadline compliance, 60-75% rebalancing approvals, and two to three times more client referrals per quarter. †

## Is advisory SMS SEC, FINRA, and TCPA compliant?

- **SEC / FINRA::** every SMS must be created, approved, and archived, and retrievable for audit. Keep specific investment advice, performance guarantees, and time-sensitive recommendations out of the message body unless compliance has reviewed them first. EZ Texting auto-archives every message for the audit trail.
- **TCPA::** get written consent before the first text, include “Reply STOP to opt out” in every message, honor opt-outs immediately, and keep documented proof of consent.
- **GLBA confidentiality::** keep account numbers, Social Security numbers, and specific portfolio details out of the SMS body; treat texting as a reminder and scheduling channel and move sensitive data to a secure portal.
- **Fiduciary duty::** SMS supports the relationship, it does not replace personalized advice; never let a message create a conflict of interest or read as a solicitation without an existing relationship.
- **State rules and quiet hours::** verify state-level electronic-communication requirements, keep language plain and jargon-free, and send during business hours in the client local time.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is SMS marketing SEC and FINRA compliant for financial advisors?

Yes, when used correctly. Every SMS must be created, approved, and archived, and it must be retrievable for an audit. Keep specific investment advice, performance guarantees, and time-sensitive recommendations out of the message body unless compliance has reviewed them first. EZ Texting auto-archives every message and builds the opt-in, opt-out, and record-keeping these rules require into the sending flow.

### What client data should advisors keep out of a text message?

Under the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act, keep account numbers, Social Security numbers, and specific portfolio details out of the SMS body. Treat texting as a reminder and scheduling channel and move any sensitive data to a secure portal. You also need written TCPA consent before the first text, and every message should include “Reply STOP to opt out.”

### Can SMS reduce annual review no-shows?

Yes. A reminder sequence at 1 week, 2 days, and 1 day before the review, with a text-to-confirm reply, cuts no-shows 25 to 35 percent, moving from a 20 to 30 percent baseline down to 8 to 12 percent. Reschedule requests route to your team inbox and confirmations remind clients what to bring.

### How does texting speed up new client document collection?

A phased SMS workflow with mobile secure-portal links reaches more than 70 percent document completion within 10 days, against 30 to 40 percent by email, and cuts collection time from three or four weeks down to five to seven days. Never ask for a Social Security number or full account number in the text; send clients to the secure portal instead.

### How can advisors calm clients during market volatility with SMS?

Send proactive commentary within two hours of a 10 percent or greater move, segmented by risk profile, with historical context and a reminder of the long-term plan. This reduces panic calls 20 to 25 percent during volatile periods. Never guarantee returns or name specific investments; focus on perspective and offer a scheduling link for concerned clients.

### How much does financial advisor SMS marketing cost?

Cost scales with how many messages you send. Most advisory practices start on an entry-level plan and scale as their client and prospect lists grow; see EZ Texting pricing for current plan and per-message rates.

## More Financial SMS use-case guides

- [SMS for Accounting & Tax](https://www.eztexting.com/use-cases/financial/accounting-tax)
- [SMS for Banking](https://www.eztexting.com/use-cases/financial/banking)
- [SMS for Investment](https://www.eztexting.com/use-cases/financial/investment)
- [SMS for Lending](https://www.eztexting.com/use-cases/financial/lending)
- [Financial industry overview](https://www.eztexting.com/industries)

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† Figures on this page are typical industry benchmark ranges, not guarantees; actual results vary by audience, offer, and industry.