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What does a financial marketing funnel look like?

Last reviewed 22 April 2026 · Reviewed by Jake McQuillan

Quick answer

What does a financial marketing funnel look like?

Awareness (ads, SEO, PR) to Consideration (landing pages, lead magnets, email) to Decision (consultation, proposal) to Client to Advocate (reviews, referrals).

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Five stages

  1. Awareness: ads, SEO, PR, podcasts
  2. Consideration: landing pages, lead magnets, email nurture
  3. Decision: consultation, fee agreement
  4. Client: onboarding, AUM transfer
  5. Advocate: reviews, referrals, retention comms

Measurement

Each stage has its own CPL equivalent; hold all five visible in reporting.

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Jake McQuillan
Founder at Platinum Prospects
Last reviewed 22 April 2026

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