This company is a total RIPOFF! I am a financial advisor and was looking for help with internet marketing. I heard of Advisor Internet Marketing and checked out there website. They looked legit and talked a good game.
Boy, did they pull the wool over my eyes!
I was told that they would "build" me an internet sales funnel so I could attract clients and it was a "Done For You" service. Of course since they are in an industry that is highly regulated they advertising in the funnel needs to pass compliance.
I asked what would happen if this "funel" does not pass compliance and I could not use it. They told me "no problem" we'll give your a refund so there is no risk on your part!
Well, after the "funnel" was submitted to compliance it came back "NOT APPROVED!" Nt only was it NOT APPROVED, it also had wording in the sale copy that triggered requiring filing a FINRA letter which would cost serveral hundred more dollars.....this after already spending $3,000 for the "funnel."
But it get sworse.
My compliance department said that " this material does not even meet GENERAL CONTENT STANDARDS set forth by FINRA. FINRA is the regulating bodyfor brokerage firms in the United States.
So I was basicallt sold a bill of goods and have been totally ripped off. Again, I was told this was a "turn key" marketing funnel that was plug and play. Clearly it is not "turn key" in that it does not even meet General COntent Standards set forth by FINRA.
When I called for a refund thay hid behind their 30 Day Money Back guarantee. The problem is that this funnel, due to it's comlexity, took 45 days just to get it thru compleance.
So this 30 day guaratee is 30 days by design.....just long enough so they can rip you off!
Advisor Internet Marketing has an excellent method of recruiting advisors into their system. Unfortunately they do not explain all the hidden services that are required adding an additional $200-300 of monthly expense. The initial cost to set up the website sales "funnel" is $3,000 and takes more than 30 days to complete. Upon completion your are requested to sign up with another additional service that will cost approximately $10,000 per year.
After being unable to formulate an independent mail list and not wanting to sign up for the $10k service, I requested a refund. This was denied since a refund is only available within a 30 day window.
This whole project began in April and still is not able to be opened because MailChimp is not willing to send out my outside acquired and approved mail list.
It is now August 12th and my refund request today was denied. All advisors should be aware of this highly potential "Rip Off."
Advisor Internet Marketing Reviews
This company is a total RIPOFF! I am a financial advisor and was looking for help with internet marketing. I heard of Advisor Internet Marketing and checked out there website. They looked legit and talked a good game.
Boy, did they pull the wool over my eyes!
I was told that they would "build" me an internet sales funnel so I could attract clients and it was a "Done For You" service. Of course since they are in an industry that is highly regulated they advertising in the funnel needs to pass compliance.
I asked what would happen if this "funel" does not pass compliance and I could not use it. They told me "no problem" we'll give your a refund so there is no risk on your part!
Well, after the "funnel" was submitted to compliance it came back "NOT APPROVED!" Nt only was it NOT APPROVED, it also had wording in the sale copy that triggered requiring filing a FINRA letter which would cost serveral hundred more dollars.....this after already spending $3,000 for the "funnel."
But it get sworse.
My compliance department said that " this material does not even meet GENERAL CONTENT STANDARDS set forth by FINRA. FINRA is the regulating bodyfor brokerage firms in the United States.
So I was basicallt sold a bill of goods and have been totally ripped off. Again, I was told this was a "turn key" marketing funnel that was plug and play. Clearly it is not "turn key" in that it does not even meet General COntent Standards set forth by FINRA.
When I called for a refund thay hid behind their 30 Day Money Back guarantee. The problem is that this funnel, due to it's comlexity, took 45 days just to get it thru compleance.
So this 30 day guaratee is 30 days by design.....just long enough so they can rip you off!
Advisor Internet Marketing has an excellent method of recruiting advisors into their system. Unfortunately they do not explain all the hidden services that are required adding an additional $200-300 of monthly expense. The initial cost to set up the website sales "funnel" is $3,000 and takes more than 30 days to complete. Upon completion your are requested to sign up with another additional service that will cost approximately $10,000 per year.
After being unable to formulate an independent mail list and not wanting to sign up for the $10k service, I requested a refund. This was denied since a refund is only available within a 30 day window.
This whole project began in April and still is not able to be opened because MailChimp is not willing to send out my outside acquired and approved mail list.
It is now August 12th and my refund request today was denied. All advisors should be aware of this highly potential "Rip Off."