18th Sept AMA: I’m Lana Graham, Xtools+ product manager, Ask Me Anything!
Hi everyone 👋 I’m Lana Graham, Xtools+ product manager. The way you use Xtools+ is always evolving and, understandably, can come a stack of “what’s the best way to do this?” questions. That’s why I'll be live here in the Advisely AMA forum to answer your best practice questions, hear your feedback and clear up any curly ones. To spark ideas, you might want to ask about – or share your feedback on – modelling across multiple scenarios, best practice for setting up complex strategies or smarter way to handle rollovers and lump sums without messy workarounds. Drop your questions below – whether it’s something specific you’d like answered, or feedback on what would make modelling better for your advice process. I’ll be here live on Thursday, 18 September at 3 pm AEST to respond. Looking forward to the conversation! 💬 This AMA is text-based, so I’ll answer your pre-submitted questions in the scheduled time. 📆 Click here to save the date in your calendar. 🔔 Don’t forget to hit the bell in the top right corner to be notified. 🎙️ Let us know what you thought of the AMA and what topics you would like to see next here.4th Sept AMA: I’m Dexter, product manager of Xplan Business Intelligence (XBI), Ask Me Anything!
Hi everyone 👋 I’m Dexter Manuel, product manager of Xplan Business Intelligence (XBI). We’re building XBI to make reporting in Xplan faster, smarter, and more useful – and I’d love to hear your questions and ideas. To get you started, you might want to ask about: The kinds of business insights you’d find most valuable to see at a glance Insights already available (CRM, Docnotes) What’s on the roadmap (Workflows, Portfolios, CommPay) How reporting could be simplified or improved in practice Drop your questions below — whether it’s something specific you’d like answered, or feedback on what would make reporting better for your business. I’ll be here live on Thursday, 4 September at 3 pm AEST to respond. Looking forward to the conversation! 🚨 Update: This AMA has now ended, but please continue to pop your questions in the discussion forums and make sure you tag me dexter.manuel 🎙️ Let us know what you thought of the AMA and what topics you would like to see next here.17th July AMA: I'm Kenny Foo, Xplan expert, Ask Me Anything!
If you want a genuine competitive edge, streamline your operations and serve more Aussies; accurate data isn’t just a nice-to-have – it’s non-negotiable. But are you following data best practices when it comes to Xplan? For example, are you segmenting clients properly? Are file notes orderly and retrievable? Do you have zero client email bounceback? If not, join me here on Thursday, 17 July from 3pm to 4pm AEST. I’ve worked with many practices to optimise processes and boost everyday efficiencies. If it’s about establishing solid data foundations, there’s a good chance I can help you do so with Xplan. I’m here to help. Don't miss out – post your questions in the thread now! 🚨 Update: This AMA has now ended, but please continue to pop your questions in the discussion forums and make sure you tag me kenny.foo 🎙️ Let us know what you thought of the AMA and what topics you would like to see next here.
14th August AMA: We're Leah, Xplan expert, and Rob, IressNet product manager, Ask Us Anything!
If you're aiming to scale, enable client portals, or cut down on admin, reliable datafeeds aren't optional — they're essential. But are you managing them efficiently? For example, do you have questions on: What is the most efficient way to stay on top of datafeeds? How to set up alerts before issues snowball? Plans for how to get them under control when you have not given them attention? If not, join myself and rob.borthwick here on Thursday, 14 August from 3pm to 4pm AEST. We've helped hundreds of practices clean up and streamline their Xplan datafeeds – and we'll be live in the thread answering your questions. Start popping in your questions below and Ask Me Anything! 💬 This AMA is text-based, so we'll answer your pre-submitted questions in the scheduled time. 📆 Click here to save the date in your calendar. 🔔 Don’t forget to hit the bell in the top right corner to be notified. 🎙️ Let us know what you thought of the AMA and what topics you would like to see next here.12th Feb AMA: I'm Courtney Youngblutt, Xplan Design Consultant & efficiency expert, Ask Me Anything!
We all know that data accuracy is the key to efficiency – want to make 2025 the year you leverage your data with Xplan? For example, curious about using advanced search criteria and Xport to audit your data? Need help merging duplicate records or tidying up outstanding tasks? Looking for advice on implementing the new Ongoing Fee Arrangements (OFAs)? Or maybe you have feedback or questions on what we rolled out in 2024? Join me here on Wednesday 12 February from 3pm to 4pm. I’ve worked with hundreds of practices to optimise processes and boost everyday efficiencies in Xplan. If you have a repeatable process, there’s a good chance I can make it more efficient for you with Xplan. I’m here to help! Start popping in your questions below and Ask Me Anything! ❗️Update: This AMA has now ended but please continue to pop your questions in the discussion forums and make sure you tag me at courtney.youngblutt 🎙️ Let us know what you thought of the AMA and what topics you would like to see next here.31st July AMA: I'm Courtney Youngblutt, Xplan expert, Ask Me Anything!
We all know efficient processes and smart tech use are non-negotiables for scaling your business and serving more Australians. In Episode 2 of the Advisely Masterclass, I worked with Retire Aware’s Kylie Springall to lay the tech foundations for a high-volume advice model. Whether you're just starting out, like Kylie, or growing your business, it can be easy to overlook the capabilities of the tech you already have. If you’ve got a bold vision like Kylie and you’re building out your advice processes, trying to scale efficiently, or just need Xplan to do more of the heavy lifting, this AMA is your chance to ask. For example: How do I track which referrers bring in my best clients? What’s the best way to ensure my file notes meet compliance obligations in Xplan? How can I track my marketing efforts? Can I invoice my clients from Xplan? How can I utilise Visualise in the onboarding process When should I introduce the Client Portal into my fact-find process Join me here on Thursday 31st July from 3pm to 4pm AEST. I’ve worked with hundreds of practices to optimise processes and boost everyday efficiencies. If you have a repeatable process, there’s a good chance I can make it more efficient for you with Xplan. I’m here to help! Start popping in your questions below and Ask Me Anything! 💬 This AMA is text-based, so I’ll answer your pre-submitted questions in the scheduled time. 📆 Click here to save the date in your calendar. 🔔 Don’t forget to hit the bell in the top right corner to be notified. 🎙️ Let us know what you thought of the AMA and what topics you would like to see next here.9th Apr AMA: I'm Sarah Jacobs, Xplan optimisation expert and product manager, Ask Me Anything!
With the government proposing to replace SOAs with Client Advice Records (CARs), are your advice document processes in Xplan as efficient as they could be? For example, curious about how to optimise your advice document templates? Need help with structuring workflows for ongoing advice and reviews? Looking for advice on preparing for future legislative changes without redoing everything? Join me here on Wednesday, 9 April from 3pm to 4pm AEST. I’ve worked with hundreds of practices to optimise processes and boost everyday efficiencies in Xplan. If it’s to do with generating advice documents, there’s a good chance I can make it more efficient for you with Xplan. I’m here to help! Start popping in your questions below and Ask Me Anything! ❗️Update: This AMA has now ended but please continue to pop your questions in the discussion forums and make sure you tag me at sarah.jacobs 🎙️ Let us know what you thought of the AMA and what topics you would like to see next here.27th March AMA: I'm Lana Graham, Xtools+ expert and product manager. Ask Me Anything!
Xtools+ has helped countless advice practices work out solutions to their clients' financial problems – even for the most complex scenarios. Why not fully harness its potential and have a say in what's being developed in your favourite modelling tools? For example, curious about what we've recently released? Or what about what we're currently working on and developing? Or maybe you have feedback or questions on what we plan to roll out in 2025? Join me here on Thursday 27 March from 3pm to 4pm. Having worked with hundreds of advice practices, I know the ins and outs of your favourite modelling tool and what you need out of it, so I'm here to help. Start popping in your questions below and Ask Me Anything! ❗️Update: This AMA has now ended but please continue to pop your questions in the discussion forums and make sure you tag me at lana.graham 🎙️ Let us know what you thought of the AMA and what topics you would like to see next here.8th May AMA: I'm Kenny Foo, Xplan implementations expert, Ask Me Anything!
Are client reviews coming around too quickly? Is work piling up quicker than you can get to it? Then workflows may just be what you need! Have questions like these?: Where do I start with designing my review workflow in Xplan? Could workflow automation help me keep track of compliance obligations? How can I use Cases to track client service obligations? Join me here on Thursday 8 May from 3pm to 4pm AEST. I’ve worked with many practices to optimise processes and boost everyday efficiencies. If it’s to do with running your practice, there’s a good chance I can make it more efficient for you with Xplan. I’m here to help! Start popping in your questions below and Ask Me Anything! ❗️Update: This AMA has now ended but please continue to pop your questions in the discussion forums and make sure you tag me at kenny.foo 🎙️ Let us know what you thought of the AMA and what topics you would like to see next here.AMA: I'm Jess Lamb, Xplan expert and Director at Practice Dynamix, Ask Me Anything!
Advisers and paraplanners, are you providing the best possible experience during the client review? And how could you be using Xplan to be making the process even more efficiency? Join me here on Thursday 13th November from 3pm to 4pm to find out! Whether it’s about maintaining client data integrity, automating workflows and client comms, or uncovering Xplan’s hidden gems – start popping in your questions below and Ask Me Anything! ❗️Update: This AMA has now ended but please continue to pop your questions in the discussion forums and make sure you tag me at jessica.lamb
