Prepared for Autumn Knutson

Your Complete Growth Package for Styled Wealth.

Everything below was built from scratch for your firm, your audience, and your flat-fee model. 5 campaign angles with headlines. 3 full ad scripts. A 14-minute VSL outline. A complete funnel map. A lead magnet. An email nurture sequence. It's all yours.

12+Sources Researched
5Campaign Angles
3Full Ad Scripts
14 minVSL Outline
7Digital Gaps Found
7Nurture Emails

Your Package at a Glance

  1. Digital Presence Audit - 7 gaps between your reputation and your online presence
  2. 5 Campaign Angles - Complete angles with headlines, target audiences, and platform strategy
  3. 3 Ad Scripts - Full word-for-word scripts ready to film
  4. 14-Minute VSL Outline - Complete 10-section video sales letter framework
  5. Evergreen Funnel Map - End-to-end lead generation system architecture
  6. Lead Magnet Concept - "The Equity Comp Tax Guide" with full content outline
  7. 7-Email Nurture Sequence - Automated sequence from download to consultation
  8. Implementation Roadmap - 4-phase build plan
  9. Our Offer to You - How we'd build the whole thing
InvestopediaWSJCNBCForbesNYTNerdWalletCBS NewsFortune

7 Gaps Between Your Reputation and Your Digital Presence

1

No Video Content or VSL

No way to build trust at scale. Prospects can't hear your story before the call. Your credentials, origin story, and fee philosophy are invisible to cold traffic.

2

No Client Testimonials on Website

5x Top 100 advisor with zero visible social proof from actual clients. Media logos are powerful, but client voices close the trust gap.

3

Minimal Blog Content

One visible article. No content engine driving organic traffic. Your media quotes drive traffic to WSJ and CNBC, not to styledwealth.com.

4

No Meta Ads Running

Zero paid acquisition. 100% dependent on referrals and directory listings. Almost no fee-only advisors targeting equity-comp professionals through paid social. The space is wide open.

5

Basic Lead Magnet

A generic "10 Questions to Ask" PDF. It doesn't speak to your ideal client (equity comp, impact-driven). No email nurture sequence behind it.

6

No Email Nurture System

Leads who aren't ready to book a call have nowhere to go. No automated follow-up. They visit, they leave, they forget.

7

No YouTube or Podcast Presence

Despite being quoted in every major financial publication, no owned content platform exists. The media trusts you. But you don't own that distribution.

5 Campaign Angles Built for Your Market

Angle 1 - Credibility Play

"The Advisor the Media Trusts, But You Haven't Found Yet"

You're quoted by WSJ, CNBC, Forbes, and NYT. You're a 5x Investopedia Top 100 advisor. But your digital presence doesn't match your reputation. This angle leverages your existing credibility to capture demand from people actively searching for a financial advisor who is legitimately qualified.

Headline Options

"5x Investopedia Top 100 Advisor. Flat Fees. No Minimums. Here's Why That Matters."
"The Wall Street Journal Calls Her for Advice. You Can Actually Hire Her."
"Quoted in CNBC, Forbes, and NYT. Available for Comprehensive Planning. No AUM Fees."
Audience: Solution-aware professionals, $200K+ HHIPlatform: Meta + Google Ads
Angle 2 - Values Alignment

"Financial Planning That Matches Your Values, Not Just Your Net Worth"

Impact-driven people want their money to reflect who they are. Most advisors talk about returns and retirement. You talk about values alignment, intentionality, and "wealthy life" defined on your terms. This angle speaks to the psychographic, not the demographic.

Headline Options

"Your money should reflect your values. Not just your tax bracket."
"Financial planning for people who care about more than just the numbers."
"What if your financial plan was as intentional as the rest of your life?"
Audience: Impact-driven millennials + Gen-XPlatform: Instagram + LinkedIn
Angle 3 - Origin Story

"A Teacher Became One of America's Top Financial Advisors. Here's Her Story."

Your origin story is one of the most compelling in the industry. Father's death. Mother's financial struggle. Teaching career. Psychology background. Career pivot. CFP within a year. 5x Top 100. This is a story-led angle that builds deep emotional connection before any ask.

Headline Options

"She lost her dad as a kid. Her mom couldn't navigate the finances alone. Now she's a Top 100 financial advisor."
"From classroom teacher to 5x Investopedia Top 100 advisor. This is why she does what she does."
"Her father died when she was young. That's why she became a financial planner."
Audience: Broad (top-of-funnel awareness)Platform: Meta video + YouTube pre-roll
Angle 4 - Fee Differentiation

"Why Your Financial Advisor Charges 1% of Your Assets (And Why Autumn Doesn't)"

The AUM model creates a conflict of interest. The more assets under management, the more the advisor earns, regardless of the quality of advice. Your flat-fee model is a structural differentiator. This angle educates the prospect on WHY it matters and positions Styled Wealth as the transparent alternative.

Headline Options

"Your advisor earns more when you save more with them. Is that really aligned with your best interest?"
"Flat-fee financial planning. No percentage of your assets. No hidden incentives."
"The fee model your financial advisor hopes you never learn about."
Audience: High-income, fee-conscious ($200K+)Platform: Meta + LinkedIn + Google Search
Angle 5 - Niche Targeting

"You Have RSUs, ISOs, and a Financial Plan That Ignores Both"

Equity compensation is one of the most mismanaged areas of personal finance. Most advisors don't specialize in it. Most employees with RSUs/ISOs/ESPP don't have a tax-efficient strategy. You specifically serve this niche. This angle targets the pain directly.

Headline Options

"If your financial advisor doesn't understand RSUs, your financial advisor doesn't understand your finances."
"RSUs, ISOs, ESPP. Three things your advisor probably can't explain. And three things that could cost you six figures."
"You earned equity compensation. Now you need a financial plan that actually accounts for it."
Audience: Tech professionals with equity compPlatform: Meta + LinkedIn + Google Search

3 Ad Scripts Written in Your Voice

Script 1 - 60 Seconds

"The Fee Question"

Angle #4 (Flat-Fee Differentiation). Talking head, casual, direct to camera. Educational, slightly provocative.

[Autumn to Camera]

Here's a question nobody asks their financial advisor.

"How do you get paid?"

Most advisors charge a percentage of your assets. Usually 1%. Sounds small, right?

On a million dollar portfolio, that's $10,000 a year. Every year. Whether the advice changes or not.

I don't do that.

At Styled Wealth, I charge a flat fee based on the complexity of your situation. Not a percentage of what you own.

Because your financial plan should be built around your life. Not around how much you have in your accounts.

If that sounds like a better way to work with a planner, I'd love to talk.

Link's below.

CTA: "Book a free consultation"
Script 2 - 90 Seconds

"The Origin Story"

Angle #3 (Teacher to Top 100 Advisor). Talking head, personal, warm. Vulnerable, authentic, purposeful.

[Autumn to Camera]

I never planned on becoming a financial advisor.

I was a teacher. I studied psychology in college. I was a counselor.

But when my dad passed away when I was young, my mom was left trying to figure out all the finances on her own. And she didn't know where to start.

That stuck with me.

Years later, I started working in financial planning. And I realized that what most people need isn't just investment advice. They need someone who actually helps them think about what a wealthy life means to THEM.

Not just the numbers. The values behind the numbers.

I got my CFP within my first year. Built Styled Wealth from scratch. And Investopedia has named me a Top 100 advisor five times.

But what I'm most proud of is the work I do with people who want their money to actually mean something.

If that sounds like you, I'd love to connect.

CTA: "Schedule a free consultation"
Script 3 - 60 Seconds

"The Equity Comp Problem"

Angle #5 (RSU/ISO Specialization). Talking head, direct, slightly urgent. Expert, knowledgeable, specific.

[Autumn to Camera]

If you work in tech and you have RSUs or ISOs, let me ask you something.

Does your financial advisor actually know what those are?

Because most don't. And that gap can cost you tens of thousands of dollars in taxes.

When to exercise. When to sell. How to diversify without triggering a massive tax bill. How your ESPP fits into the picture.

This is what I specialize in at Styled Wealth.

I'm a CFP. I charge a flat fee. And I work with people who have equity compensation and want a plan that actually accounts for it.

If your current advisor can't walk you through your vesting schedule, it might be time for a new advisor.

CTA: "Book a free consultation"

14-Minute VSL Outline (Complete)

0:00 - 0:45

Section 1: Hook

Goal: Stop the scroll. Create curiosity.
"You've been looking for a financial advisor who actually gets it. Someone who doesn't just talk about returns, but talks about what your money means to you. Someone who charges you fairly, not a percentage of everything you own. Someone who's been recognized by Investopedia, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal, but who still picks up the phone. You're about to meet that person."
0:45 - 2:30

Section 2: Problem Agitation

Goal: Name the frustration they've been feeling.
  • Most financial advisors sell products, not planning
  • The AUM model creates misaligned incentives (advisor earns more when you park more money with them)
  • Cookie-cutter plans that don't account for equity comp, business income, or non-traditional goals
  • Feeling like your advisor doesn't "get" you (values, impact, lifestyle design)
  • Having RSUs/ISOs and no one on your team who understands them
  • Being told to "max your 401k" and that's the whole plan
2:30 - 4:30

Section 3: Origin Story

Goal: Build emotional connection and credibility simultaneously.
  • Your background: teacher, counselor, psychology degree from Whitman College
  • Father's death and its impact on your mother's financial life
  • The realization that financial planning is really about people, not spreadsheets
  • Career pivot: got your CFP within one year
  • "I have the heart of a social worker and the brain of an engineer"
  • Why you built Styled Wealth: to create the kind of firm you wished your mother had access to
4:30 - 6:00

Section 4: The Flat-Fee Mechanism

Goal: Explain WHY the flat-fee model serves clients better.
  • How AUM works and why it creates a subtle conflict
  • Flat-fee model: pay based on complexity, not asset size
  • What "comprehensive" actually means (not just investments)
  • Six dimensions of wealth: Life Satisfaction, Spiritual, Health, Financial, Time, Physical
  • The planning process: Vision Setting, Data Gathering, Recommendations, Implementation, Ongoing
6:00 - 8:00

Section 5: What's Included

Goal: Stack the value. Show depth of service.
  1. Vision-setting and goal clarification
  2. Cash flow optimization and banking structure
  3. Investment portfolio construction and rebalancing
  4. Equity compensation strategy (RSUs, ISOs, ESPP)
  5. Insurance and employee benefit optimization
  6. Debt management (student loans, mortgages)
  7. College planning and education funding
  8. Estate planning guidance
  9. Tax planning and strategy
  10. Sabbatical and FIRE planning
"This isn't a robo-advisor. This isn't a one-page plan. This is someone who knows your name, knows your goals, and builds the strategy around YOUR definition of wealthy."
8:00 - 9:30

Section 6: Social Proof

Goal: Stack credibility.
  • 5x Investopedia Top 100 Financial Advisor
  • Forbes Advisor Advisory Board member
  • FA Magazine "10 Young Advisors to Watch"
  • CFP Board Ambassador
  • Former FPA NexGen President
  • Featured in WSJ, CNBC, Forbes, NYT, NerdWallet, CBS News, Fortune, MarketWatch
  • Senior Lead Planner at firm managing $2B+ in assets (prior role)
  • NAPFA member (fee-only fiduciary)
"I don't mention this to impress you. I mention it because when you're trusting someone with your financial life, credentials matter."
9:30 - 10:30

Section 7: Who This Is For

Goal: Qualify the viewer. Make the right person feel seen.

This is for you if:

  • Household income over $200K
  • You have equity compensation (RSUs, ISOs, ESPP) and no clear strategy
  • You're a business owner who needs planning beyond just investments
  • You're pursuing financial independence or planning a sabbatical
  • You identify as impact-driven and want your money to reflect your values
  • You've outgrown your current advisor (or never had one)

This is NOT for you if:

  • You want someone to just pick stocks
  • You're looking for the cheapest option
  • You're not comfortable with virtual meetings
10:30 - 12:00

Section 8: Objection Handling

Goal: Preemptively address hesitations.
ObjectionResponse
"I already have a financial advisor"Great. But do they specialize in equity comp? Do they charge a flat fee? Do they plan around your values, not just your balance?
"Isn't flat fee more expensive?"Run the math. 1% of a $1M portfolio is $10K/year. My annual fee starts at $6K and covers everything. As your wealth grows, my fee stays based on complexity, not asset size.
"I can do this myself"You can. But should you? The average person with RSUs leaves tens of thousands on the table in tax optimization alone.
"I'm not sure I need comprehensive planning"That's exactly what the project-based option is for. Four months, focused scope, starting at $4,000.
12:00 - 13:00

Section 9: Future Pacing

Goal: Paint the picture of life after working with Styled Wealth.
"Imagine opening your financial plan and actually understanding every piece of it. Knowing exactly when to exercise your options. Knowing your tax bill before it arrives. Knowing that your investments reflect what you care about. Imagine having a planner who sends you a message before earnings season because they know your equity comp is about to shift. That's what working with Styled Wealth looks like."
13:00 - 14:00

Section 10: CTA

Goal: Get them to book.
"Here's what I'd suggest. Book a free consultation. We'll spend 30 minutes on Zoom. I'll ask about your situation, your goals, and what a wealthy life looks like to you. If we're a fit, I'll walk you through exactly how we'd work together. If we're not, I'll tell you that too. No pressure. No obligation. Just a real conversation with a real planner. Click the button below and grab a time that works for you."

Complete Evergreen Lead Generation Funnel

1

Traffic Sources

Meta Ads (Facebook + Instagram) + Google Ads (high-intent search: "flat fee financial advisor", "equity compensation planner") + LinkedIn Ads (targeting by company + job title) + Organic/SEO

2

Landing Page with VSL

Headline: "Financial Planning for People Who Want Their Money to Mean Something." Subhead: "Flat-fee comprehensive planning from a 5x Investopedia Top 100 Advisor." Embedded 14-min VSL. Media logo bar. Services overview. Fee transparency section. CTA to book consultation.

3

Lead Magnet Capture

"The Equity Comp Tax Guide: 5 Mistakes That Cost You Thousands Every Year." Captures leads who aren't ready to book yet. Single opt-in to email list.

4

7-Email Nurture Sequence (14 days)

Automated sequence educating, building trust, and converting. From guide delivery to consultation booking. Full sequence detailed below.

5

Book Free Consultation (Calendly)

30-minute Zoom. Discovery conversation about their situation, goals, and definition of a wealthy life.

6

Confirmation Page + Pre-Call Sequence

Post-booking page with what to expect. 2-3 emails before the call to reduce no-shows and build anticipation.

7

Discovery Call > Onboarding

Qualified prospect becomes a client. Onboarding begins with vision-setting meeting.

"The Equity Comp Tax Guide: 5 Mistakes That Cost You Thousands Every Year"

This lead magnet targets your highest-value niche (equity comp professionals), demonstrates deep expertise, and creates urgency around a specific costly problem. Here's the full content outline:

Mistake #1: Not Understanding Your Vesting Schedule's Tax Implications

RSUs are taxed as ordinary income when they vest. Many employees don't realize this until they see their paycheck and wonder where 40% went. Planning around vesting dates changes everything.

Mistake #2: Exercising ISOs Without an 83(b) Election Strategy

The spread between exercise price and fair market value can trigger AMT. Timing your exercises across calendar years, or using an 83(b) election where applicable, can save tens of thousands.

Mistake #3: Ignoring ESPP Discount Taxation

That 15% discount on your ESPP shares? It's taxed as ordinary income when you sell. Most people treat it like a capital gain. The IRS doesn't.

Mistake #4: Concentrating Too Much in Company Stock

When your equity comp vests, your portfolio becomes heavily weighted in one stock. If that company stumbles, your income AND your investments take a hit simultaneously. Diversification isn't optional, it's risk management.

Mistake #5: Missing the Window for Roth Conversions Alongside Equity Events

In years where your income spikes from a large vest or exercise, the conventional wisdom says "don't convert." But strategic partial conversions in lower-income years around equity events can save significantly over a lifetime.

CTA at end of guide: "Want a plan built around your specific equity compensation package? Book a free consultation with Autumn."

7 Emails Over 14 Days (From Download to Consultation)

#DaySubject LineGoal
10Welcome + Guide deliveryDeliver the Equity Comp Tax Guide. Set expectations for the sequence. Introduce Autumn briefly.
22"The question most advisors can't answer"Educate on flat-fee vs AUM. Plant the seed that their current advisor may have a conflict of interest.
34"Why I became a financial planner"Autumn's origin story. Father's death, mother's struggle, teaching career, CFP pivot. Build emotional connection.
46"What comprehensive planning actually looks like"Walk through the 10 areas of planning. Show the depth vs. what most advisors offer. Make them realize how much they're missing.
58"The RSU tax trap nobody warned you about"Deep-dive into one equity comp mistake. Demonstrate expertise. Create urgency around getting a real strategy.
611"Is now the right time to hire a planner?"Handle the timing objection. If you have equity comp, the answer is always yes. Every vesting event without a plan costs money.
714"Ready to talk?"Direct CTA to book consultation. Low-friction ask. Remind them of everything they've learned. Link to Calendly.

4-Phase Build Plan

Phase 1: Foundation (Week 1-2)

  • Film VSL using the 14-minute script above
  • Build landing page (Webflow or Framer recommended)
  • Create lead magnet PDF (Equity Comp Tax Guide)
  • Set up email automation (ConvertKit, Mailchimp, or ActiveCampaign)
  • Write and load 7-email nurture sequence
  • Install Meta Pixel + Conversions API on landing page

Phase 2: Launch (Week 3-4)

  • Launch 3 ad campaigns (one per script above)
  • Start with $50-$100/day testing budget across all angles
  • Set up conversion tracking (leads, consultation bookings)
  • Create retargeting audiences (page visitors, video viewers, lead magnet downloaders)

Phase 3: Optimize (Week 5-8)

  • Kill underperforming angles, scale winners
  • Add retargeting campaigns for warm audiences
  • Begin collecting client testimonials for landing page
  • Launch Google Ads for high-intent search terms ("flat fee financial advisor", "equity compensation planner")

Phase 4: Scale (Month 3+)

  • Expand to LinkedIn ads (targeting by company + job title)
  • Launch content engine (YouTube or podcast)
  • Build referral system for existing clients
  • Add webinar funnel for group education events

You Have Something Most Advisors Would Give Anything For

1. Credentials that are undeniable. 5x Investopedia Top 100. Forbes Advisory Board. CFP Board Ambassador. Quoted by every major financial publication. Most advisors spend their entire careers trying to build this kind of credibility. You already have it.

2. A story that connects. Your path from teaching to planning, rooted in your father's death and your mother's struggle, is the kind of story that makes people trust you before they ever meet you. But right now, nobody sees it unless they find your About page.

3. A fee model that sells itself. Flat fees are the future of financial planning. You're already there. But nobody knows that because you're not telling them at scale.

4. A niche that's underserved. Equity comp professionals, impact-driven millennials, FIRE seekers. These people are actively looking for someone like you. But they're finding you through directory listings, not through a system you control.

The gap between how good Styled Wealth actually is and how it shows up online is the single biggest growth opportunity sitting in front of you right now.

We built this package to show you what closing that gap looks like.

Our Offer to You

We'll build and implement this entire system for you. The VSL. The landing page. The lead magnet. The email sequence. The ads. One team, one system, everything connected. You focus on planning. We handle the marketing infrastructure that keeps new clients coming in.

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Want to walk through this together?

Everything on this page is yours, whether you work with us or not. If you want to see how we'd implement the whole system, let's talk.

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