What is different about financial services in the United States
Investment advisers need their SEC or state securities regulator registration on file, insurance agents and agencies must hold an active license from each state's Department of Insurance they sell in, and mortgage loan originators are tracked through the NMLS (Nationwide Multistate Licensing System). Referrals from CPAs, attorneys and existing clients drive most new business, so the pipeline should log the referring professional on every new account.
Advisory and insurance fees are generally not subject to sales tax, though this varies by state and service type, so it's worth confirming per state rather than assuming. Client financial data is subject to the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act's privacy and safeguarding requirements in addition to state privacy laws like the CCPA. New account activity typically surges ahead of the April 15 tax filing deadline and again in Q4 as clients make year-end retirement contributions.
Set up your CRM for USA financial services teams
- Store each adviser's SEC/state registration or NMLS number on their profile so licensing checks are instant, not manual.
- Log the referring CPA or attorney on every new account, since professional referrals drive most new business here.
- Set campaign pushes around the April 15 tax deadline and Q4 year-end retirement contribution window.
