{"id":10975,"date":"2025-06-26T08:00:45","date_gmt":"2025-06-26T08:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/?post_type=thought_leadership&#038;p=10975"},"modified":"2025-06-25T19:17:24","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T19:17:24","slug":"future-financial-planning-numbers-to-mindsets","status":"publish","type":"thought_leadership","link":"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/future-financial-planning-numbers-to-mindsets\/","title":{"rendered":"The Future of Financial Planning: From Numbers to Mindsets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">The world of financial planning is undergoing a series of profound transformations.<sup>1<\/sup> Gone are the days when financial advisors were solely tasked with crunching numbers, building investment portfolios, and crafting retirement strategies.<\/p>\n<p>Among the changes is that today\u2019s most effective financial planners are broadening their scope to act as holistic prosperity guides, helping clients navigate not just the technical aspects of wealth-building but also the emotional and psychological frameworks that underpin their financial decisions.<\/p>\n<p>This shift reflects a growing understanding that the levers for true financial well-being extend far beyond the numbers on a balance sheet.<\/p>\n<h2>Understanding Key Money Mindsets: Scarcity vs. Abundance<\/h2>\n<p>At the center of the industry\u2019s evolution is <a href=\"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/what-is-financial-psychology-and-how-can-financial-advisors-use-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">financial psychology<\/a>\u2014a growing discipline that explores how individuals emotionally connect with money and how those connections influence their behaviors. Modern planners recognize that beliefs, attitudes, and mindsets surrounding money <a href=\"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/the-role-of-financial-psychology-in-financial-planning-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">play a crucial role<\/a> in determining financial success or setbacks.<\/p>\n<p>Key to this transformation is the concept of money mindsets, and one of the more common money mindsets of clients are often seen as falling into one of two common options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Negative money beliefs<\/strong>: These act as mental roadblocks, preventing individuals from achieving financial goals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Empowered money attitudes<\/strong>: These cultivate healthier behaviors, unlocking lasting prosperity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In some instances, helping a client recognize that their mindset is hindering their relationship with money is crucial for success.\u00a0Central to this shift are two specific mindsets:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Negative money beliefs serve scarcity thinking. <\/strong>Scarcity thinking is rooted in fear and the belief that there&#8217;s never enough to go around. Those with a scarcity mindset often view life as a zero-sum game, where one person&#8217;s gain is another&#8217;s loss. This perspective can manifest as constant worry about money, reluctance to invest or take calculated risks, and a tendency to hoard resources.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Empowered money attitudes serve abundance thinking. <\/strong>Abundance thinking is characterized by optimism and the belief that there are ample opportunities and resources for everyone. People with an abundance mindset tend to be more collaborative, generous, and open to new possibilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The impact of these two common mindsets on financial decision-making cannot be overstated.<sup>2<\/sup> Each mindset can have significantly different implications for the client\u2019s behaviors toward money:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Scarcity mindset behavioral tendencies<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Persistent worrying can lead to impulsive behavior.<\/li>\n<li>Reluctant to invest, take risks.<\/li>\n<li>Often hoard resources.<\/li>\n<li>Choices driven by fear, focusing on short-term gains.<\/li>\n<li>May miss growth opportunities and hesitate to negotiate or invest.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Abundance mindset behavioral tendencies<\/strong>:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Decisions are made with confidence and a long-term perspective.<\/li>\n<li>More willing to embrace healthy risks and self-investment.<\/li>\n<li>Can help build a more resilient attitude.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For financial planners, helping clients transition from scarcity to abundance can unlock financial success and fulfillment. This approach combines mindset work with traditional strategies, enriching clients&#8217; relationships with money.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Help Clients Begin to Cultivate an Abundance Mindset<\/h2>\n<p>Helping clients shift their mindset takes practice, especially if you&#8217;re used to seeing the world through a lens of competition or fear. Shifting to a different mindset can help clients become more resilient. Here&#8217;s how to help them begin the shift:<\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Recognize Scarcity Thinking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Start by observing your internal dialogue. Note how often you think:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>&#8220;There aren\u2019t enough good clients and I\u2019m afraid my business won\u2019t grow.\u201d <\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>&#8220;There\u2019s never enough time to make the right connections.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<li>&#8220;<em>I can\u2019t afford to take risks, such as investing in more staff and technology.&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Awareness is the first step. Help clients label these as scarcity thoughts and understand they are not facts\u2014they\u2019re habits of thought.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Practice Gratitude Daily<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Gratitude is a cornerstone of abundance. During meetings, ask clients to share what is working well for them, and what they are thankful for.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Three things they are thankful for.<\/li>\n<li>One challenge they overcame.<\/li>\n<li>One opportunity ahead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Exhibiting gratitude reduces stress and shifts your focus from what\u2019s missing to what\u2019s working.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Reframe Setbacks as Lessons Learned<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Guide clients through setbacks by focusing on the learning opportunity. When scarcity mindsets say: \u201cI failed. I\u2019m done,\u201d an abundance mindset says: \u201cI learned. I\u2019m adjusting.\u201d When a challenge arises, such as being laid off by an employer occurs, discuss with the client:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>\u201cWhat did this teach me?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cHow might this be an opportunity?&#8221;<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Resilience is essential for wealth building and personal growth. Resilience encourages moving past mistakes, not defining ourselves by them. In an unpredictable financial world, resilience isn&#8217;t just beneficial; it&#8217;s essential for staying on course, rebuilding quickly, and making sound decisions that lead to lasting financial security and growth.<\/p>\n<h2>The Power of Asking the Right Questions in Developing Mindsets<\/h2>\n<p>A mindset shift begins with awareness\u2014and this is where a skilled financial planner can serve as a catalyst. The effective financial planner doesn\u2019t just ask about the client&#8217;s income or retirement goals; they ask deeper, revealing questions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>\u201cWhat\u2019s your earliest &#8216;money memory\u2019?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cWhat\u2019s a financial goal you\u2019ve been hesitant to pursue or haven\u2019t shared with anyone?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>\u201cWhat money situations and outcomes do you find yourself worrying about the most?\u201d<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These questions expose the emotional roots of your clients\u2019 financial behaviors and beliefs.<\/p>\n<p>The ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/eMoney_eBook_Candid-Conversations-Mastering-the-art-of-Asking-Questions.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ask clients the right questions<\/a> has become a crucial skill for advisors. Discussions initiated by <a href=\"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/the-transformative-power-of-questions-in-financial-planning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">open-ended, probing questions<\/a> go beyond surface-level inquiries about income and expenses. They delve into the client&#8217;s relationship with money, their financial goals, and the emotions that drive their financial decisions.<\/p>\n<p>To create an environment that fosters these candid discussions, it can be helpful to start with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Setting the <a href=\"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/5-ways-financial-planners-can-build-trust-during-client-onboarding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">right tone from the beginning<\/a> of the relationship.<\/li>\n<li>Showing genuine interest in the client&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/three-keys-to-building-stronger-relationships-with-todays-clients\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">overall well-being<\/a>, not just their finances.<\/li>\n<li>Using <a href=\"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/how-have-empathetic-exchanges-better-client-outcomes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">empathetic listening skills<\/a> to make clients feel heard and understood.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A good rule of thumb when helping clients shift mindsets is that instead of asking \u201cyes or no\u201d questions or focusing solely on numerical data, financial planners should <a href=\"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/44-questions-to-ask-clients-to-understand-their-values\/\">ask questions that encourage reflection and self-discovery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of Using Structured Prompts in Financial Advising<\/h2>\n<p>Building strong client relationships is crucial for financial advisors, yet money discussions often leave clients feeling uncomfortable or embarrassed. On the other side of the equation are planners, who do not always find it easy to ask probing questions that may feel too personal. However, pre-planned conversation prompts change this dynamic by fostering meaningful financial conversations without making the client or the planner feel judged or vulnerable.<\/p>\n<p>When I was a planner, I was noticing when certain questions acted as prompts for better client conversations. Over time, I refined my questions, eventually developing a set of forty-eight questions that could supercharge conversations and help other financial planners better understand their clients&#8217; motivations.<\/p>\n<p>Eventually these cards became <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellenrogin.com\/books-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Money Talks! Cards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup><\/a>, a deck of forty-eight cards I created to be conversation starters that help shift people\u2019s relationship to money.<\/p>\n<p>When used by advisors and clients together, the cards can\u00a0transform money discussions from transactional exchanges into meaningful conversations by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Inspiring deeper client connections<\/strong>: A major\u00a0reason prompts enable conversations beyond numbers and allow for delving into emotional and psychological aspects is by having the questions come <em>from<\/em> the cards; it separates the planner from the equation. This helps clients (and planners) not feel awkward or judged.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Providing more personalized advice<\/strong>: With information gleaned from the set of questions in the deck of cards, planners can tailor recommendations across their client base based on a more structured understanding of their clients\u2019 lives.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Acting as a competitive differentiator<\/strong>: Using prompts taken from a deck of cards to inspire deeper conversations can help demonstrate your level of commitment to deeper client engagement, fostering trust and loyalty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>By transforming financial conversations into collaborative partnerships, conversation cards help planners create a more profound, client-centered approach to achieving financial well-being.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellenrogin.com\/books-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10985 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-300x300.png\" alt=\"Money Talks! Cards for financial psychology\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/2.png 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>\u00a0\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellenrogin.com\/books-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10990 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/4.png 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellenrogin.com\/books-products\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-10995 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6-300x300.png\" alt=\"Money Talks! Cards help in financial planning 1\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/6.png 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Multiple Ways to Use Question Prompts in Financial Planning<\/h3>\n<p>The\u00a0effectiveness\u00a0of conversation cards lies in their versatility. In the case of Money Talks! Cards<sup>\u00ae<\/sup>, the deck comes with directions for\u00a0various\u00a0usage methods, allowing\u00a0planners\u00a0to tailor\u00a0their\u00a0approach to each client&#8217;s needs and preferences. While the primary focus for financial advisors\u00a0might be\u00a0on one-on-one chats, the cards offer flexibility for various scenarios.<\/p>\n<h3>As Part of Planning Discussions<\/h3>\n<p>The most direct application of the cards is during advisor-client meetings. The cards serve as a structured yet organic way to spark discussions beyond typical financial topics. By presenting a card and asking a thought-provoking question, you create an opportunity for clients to share insights they might not have volunteered otherwise. This approach can reveal crucial information about a client&#8217;s financial mindset, goals, and potential roadblocks.<\/p>\n<h3>As a Tool for the Client and Their Family<\/h3>\n<p>An innovative way to extend the impact of these conversations is through &#8220;partner play.&#8221; This method involves sending cards home with clients to discuss with their family members. Whether it&#8217;s conversations between spouses, adult children, or teenagers, these cards can facilitate important financial discussions within the family. This approach not only enhances your client&#8217;s financial awareness but also positions you as a valuable resource for the entire family.<\/p>\n<h3>As Part of a Daily Ritual<\/h3>\n<p>Financial planners can help clients learn how to use the cards to start the day with a money mindfulness moment. By drawing a single prompt from a section of the deck each morning and reflecting on it throughout the day, clients can shift longstanding beliefs by getting to the root causes of their current mindset.<\/p>\n<h3>As a Tool for Transformation<\/h3>\n<p>Using the cards in tandem with a specific effort to achieve a goal can help clients stay focused on that goal and stay grounded in the emotional aspects of it. Whether drawing a single card each day for a month, or just using one card as a daily mantra, the habitual nature of focusing on the emotional aspects of pursuing a goal is an effective way for clients to make progress in their financial lives.<\/p>\n<h2>Focused Planning Conversations Can Help Shift Client Mindsets<\/h2>\n<p>Financial planners who ask deeper, more probing questions create space for clients to examine the emotional roots of their financial decisions. Fear-based mindsets often stem from past experiences, limiting beliefs, or inherited anxieties about money. Surface-level conversations can gloss over these factors, but thoughtful, open-ended questions\u2014like \u201c<em>What\u2019s your definition of financial success<\/em>?,\u201d\u00a0or \u201c<em>How does your financial stress impact other areas of your life, such as your relationships, health, and career<\/em>?\u201d\u2014allow clients to reflect, articulate, and ultimately reframe their perspectives. This process helps demystify financial fears and gives clients a sense of ownership over their narrative.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about becoming better at having deeper client conversations, download our conversation guide, <a href=\"https:\/\/emoneyadvisor.com\/resources\/guides\/the-art-of-asking-a-conversation-guide-for-financial-professionals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Art of Asking: A Conversation Guide for Financial Professionals.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><sup>1<\/sup> World Economic Forum, <em>6 trends shaping financial advice\u00a0in the fintech era<\/em>, Andrea Willige, April 2024<\/p>\n<p><sup>2<\/sup> National Library of Medicine, <em>The links among relative financial scarcity, thinking style, fatalism, and well\u2010being<\/em>, Amparo Caballero, Itziar Fern\u00e1ndez, Pilar Aguilar, Pilar Carrera, July 2022<\/p>\n<p>DISCLAIMER: The eMoney Advisor Blog is meant as an educational and informative resource for financial professionals and individuals alike. It is not meant to be, and should not be taken as financial, legal, tax or other professional advice. Those seeking professional advice may do so by consulting with a professional advisor. eMoney Advisor will not be liable for any actions you may take based on the content of this blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":220,"featured_media":10980,"template":"","thought_leadership_cat":[94,97,96],"class_list":["post-10975","thought_leadership","type-thought_leadership","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","thought_leadership_cat-financial-planning","thought_leadership_cat-financial-psychology","thought_leadership_cat-financial-wellness"],"acf":{"left_sidebar_ads":false,"right_sidebar_ads":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Best Questions to Strengthen Money Mindsets<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Learn to ask the right questions for deeper client connections and discover how financial psychology can shape a client&#039;s money mindset.\" \/>\n<meta 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