Capstone Project:
FinPathfinder: Secure your financial future with tailored, expert-driven Planning.
Maricel Chicano
Digital Marketing: Strategies, Models and Frameworks
Task 1: Buyer Persona
Picture: | Background:
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Finances: David has significant home equity, a well-funded retirement account, and a solid emergency fund. They have a set aside savings for their children’s educational and hold vested company stock options, contributing to their overall financial stability. However, they still carry mortgage balance, which remains a key financial obligation.
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Name: David Needs: David is a 45-year-old Technology Sales Executive who’s becoming increasingly concerned about balancing his family’s current lifestyle with their long-term financial security. He’s looking for professional guidance to optimize his financial strategy and ensure his family’s future is well-protected. | Online behaviours:
| Worries and fears:
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A day in the life of David:
| What is he looking for:
| How to make his life easier:
- Emphasize family protection and wealth growth. - Create a tailored financial plans that balance investment, education funds and retirement savings.
- Offer easy-to-follow financial checklist - Provide one-on-one virtual consultation to fit his schedule. |
What influences him: Work – Recent promotion or compensation change. Market – Market volatility affecting portfolio. Family- Children approaching college, estate concerns, Tax needs, Insurance coverage. |
Task 2: Customer Journey Map
Stage | Awareness and learning | Consideration | Purchase | Consumption | Post-purchase experience |
Customer actions | Browses online for financial advice, reads blogs, watches videos | Compares financial firms, reads reviews, attends webinars | Schedules a consultation, reviews service offerings | Begins working with an advisor, follows a financial plan | Monitors financial progress, engages with advisor, leaves reviews |
Customer goals | Learn about financial planning benefits | Find a trustworthy and competent financial advisor | Choose the best firm for their needs | Implement a solid financial plan for long-term security | Maintain a strong financial position, get ongoing support |
Touchpoints | Blog posts, social media, financial planning webinars, YouTube videos | Website, testimonials, comparison guides, email newsletters | Consultation call, contract signing, welcome email | Monthly check-ins, financial reports, online account access | Customer support, follow-up calls, loyalty programs |
Customer experience | Blog posts, social media, financial planning webinars, YouTube videos | Evaluate credibility and personalized solutions | Expect clear pricing, trust, and transparency � | Wants a seamless experience with actionable strategies | Values ongoing guidance and updates � |
Business goals | Build brand awareness and trust | Establish authority and generate high-quality leads | Convert leads into paying clients � | Deliver excellent service, retain customers | Build long-term relationships, encourage referrals |
Metrics of success/KPIs | Website traffic, blog engagement, social media reach | Lead conversions, email open rates, webinar attendance | Client acquisition rate, consultation bookings � | Customer retention rate, financial goal achievement | Client satisfaction score, referral rate, testimonials � |
Employee actions | Publish educational content, engage on social media | Host webinars, provide personalized financial insights � | Conduct strategy calls, send onboarding materials � | Provide tailored financial advice, track progress | Offer proactive follow-ups, and resolve concerns quickly � |
Responsible teams | Marketing team | Marketing & sales team | Sales & client onboarding team | Financial advisors & customer service | Client success & support team |
Support | Content strategy, SEO tools, social media ads | CRM tools, analytics, lead nurturing automation | Scheduling tools, proposal templates, onboarding materials � | Financial tracking software, customer support portal | Feedback surveys, ongoing educational content � |
Task 3: Owned Media Content
Content asset | Content theme |
Website & Blog |
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Social Media – LinkIn, Facebook, IG |
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Email Marketing |
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YouTube & Short-Form Video |
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Lead Magnet & Webinars |
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Task 4: Strategies During Digital Marketing Funnel Stages
TOFU | MOFU | BOFU |
Search Engine Optimization
| Sending a series of automated emails to educate and engage leads. | Offer Strong incentive and guarantee. |
Social Media Marketing
| Interacting with potential customers via comments, DMs, and polls. | Use testimonial ads, discount offers, or urgency-based messaging. |
Content Marketing - Create awareness video, infographics, social media post and articles. | Offers downloadable materials | Offer free consultation. |
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Task 4: Strategies During Digital Marketing Funnel Stages
TOFU | MOFU | BOFU |
Paid Advertising
| Sharing real experiences to build trust and credibility. | Offer free consultation |
Task 5: Display Advertisement
Task 5: Landing Page
Achieve financial stability, grow your wealth, and secure your family’s future with expert financial planning.
Personalized Financial Strategies for Every Stage of Life
�✔ Investment Planning – Build wealth with smart investments.
✔ Retirement Planning – Secure a comfortable retirement.
✔ Tax-Efficient Strategies – Minimize tax liabilities.
✔ College Savings Plans – Plan ahead for your children’s education.
✔ Risk Management & Insurance – Protect your assets and your family.
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Task 5: Post-Conversion Marketing
Thank you!
📅 Schedule Your Free Consultation
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Task 6: Strategies for Different Channels
Channel | Goal | Strategy |
Social Media Marketing | Awareness |
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Content Marketing | Engagement Conversion |
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Paid Advertising | Awareness Conversion | Run targeted Facebook & Google Ads with lead magnets like free consultations or financial checklists |
Email Marketing | Engagement Conversion | Send personalized financial newsletters, investment updates, and automated follow-ups for consultation bookings |
Channel | Goal | Strategy |
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) | Awareness Engagement Sales | Optimize blog content with financial keywords, build backlinks from trusted finance websites, and improve site speed |
Podcast Advertising | Awareness Engagement | Sponsor financial podcasts and run ads on money management and investment shows |
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Task 6: Strategies for Different Channels
Task 7: Measure the Success
Measuring tool | Measures |
Meta (Facebook) Insights, LinkedIn Analytics, Instagram Insights | Follower growth to 100,000++ Engagement rate (likes, comments, shares) and reach 1M++ Lead conversions 12% |
Google Analytics | Website traffic – 500,000/month Average time on page – 3 minutes bounce rate – 35% Conversion rate – 10% |
Mailchimp | Open Rate – 50% Click-Through Rate - 5% Conversion Rate - 10% Revenue Per Email - $.50 Unsubscribe Rate – 0.5% |
Google Podcasts Insights | Listeners growth – 25% |
Task 7: Measure the Success
TOFU | MOFU | BOFU |
Website traffic – 50,000/month Average time on page – 3 minutes bounce rate – 35% Conversion rate – 10% | Open Rate – 25% Click-Through Rate - 3% Conversion Rate - 25% Revenue Per Email - $.50 Unsubscribe Rate – 0.5% | Consultation bookings – 25% Sales – 5% |
Follower growth to 10,000++ Engagement rate (likes, comments, shares) and reach 50,000++ Lead conversions 5% | Engagement Rate – 6% CTR on Posts – 2.8% Cost per Lead (CPL) from Ads – $9.5 Retargeting Engagement Rate – 10% | Booked Consultations – 350 bookings Conversion Rate (Leads to Clients) - 12% Return on Ad Spend (ROAS) – 3X Cost per Acquisition (CPA) - $ 40 Revenue from Campaign - $ 25,000 |
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Task 8: USP Elements
USP Element | Your Responses |
Your product/service name | FinPathfinder |
Product/service category | Personal Financial Planning |
Unique benefits | Provides comprehensive financial planning strategies |
Target segment | Individuals and families seeking long-term financial security and wealth growth |
Unfulfilled needs | Who need expert guidance to manage their income, investments, and future financial goals |
Unique/competitive characteristics | Offers tailored, data-driven strategies backed by experienced financial professionals, ensuring a secure and optimized financial future. |
Reflect upon the product selected and identify the key USP elements.
Task 8: USP Statement
FinPathfinder: Secure your financial future with tailored, expert-driven Planning.