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Capstone Project:

FinPathfinder: Secure your financial future with tailored, expert-driven Planning.

Maricel Chicano

Digital Marketing: Strategies, Models and Frameworks

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Task 1: Buyer Persona

Picture:

Background:

  • 45 years old
  • Senior Sales Executive - Software Company
  • Lives in London
  • Married
  • 2 children (Ages 11 and 14)

Brand affinities:

  • Google Search
  • YouTube and Blogs
  • Social Media (LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram)
  • Apple

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.

 

Hopes and dreams:

  • Maintain family’s current lifestyle while building long-term wealth.
  • Ensure children’s education is fully funded.
  • Achieve financial independence by age 60
  • Create a legacy for his family.
  • Optimize tax strategy to keep more of his earnings.

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:

  • Regularly reads financial news.
  • Follows financial experts on LinkedIn.
  • Listens to business and finance in podcast.
  • Seeks referrals from trusted colleagues for financial services.
  • Researches thoroughly before making major financial decisions.

Worries and fears:

  • Feels overwhelmed by managing multiple financial priorities.
  • Uncertain about whether current investment strategy is optimal.
  • Worried about market volatility affecting retirement savings.
  • Concerned about missing important financial planning opportunities
  • Struggles to balance saving for retirement vs college funding.

A day in the life of David:

  • Wakes up early, check emails and messages on his phone. Have breakfast with the family and drop kids off at school. Heads to the office and grab a coffee on the way.
  • Busy day at the office: attending meetings, build customer relationships, closing deals and generate revenue.
  • Takes short break through out the day, have lunch.
  • Pick up the kids from school and spend time with them.
  • Dinner with the family
  • In the evenings watch news, regularly reads financial news on internet.
  • Late night catch up on emails or work messages. Spend some time relaxing with his wife, goes to bed relatively early.

What is he looking for:

  • Comprehensive financial planning approach.
  • Regular portfolio reviews and updates.
  • Proactive communication about market changes and opportunities.
  • Clear explanation of strategies and recommendations.
  • Access to additional expertise (tax, legal, estate planning).
  • Digital tools for tracking progress and managing documents.

How to make his life easier:

  • Offer free educational content (e.g blog post, webinars, and guides) about financial planning.
  • Provide Personalized, Family-focused solutions

- Emphasize family protection and wealth growth.

- Create a tailored financial plans that balance investment, education funds and retirement savings.

  • Make Financial Planning Simple and Convenient

- 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.

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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

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Task 3: Owned Media Content

Content asset

Content theme

Website & Blog

  • 5 Signs You Need a Financial Plan for Your Family
  • College Savings vs. Retirement: How to Balance Both
  • How We Helped a Father Secure His Family’s Future

 Social Media – LinkIn, Facebook, IG

  •  Common Money Mistakes Parents Make
  • Pension vs. College Savings: Which Should You Prioritize?
  • How Our Clients Feel After Securing Their Future

Email Marketing

  • Thank You for Subscribing! Here’s Your Free Guide to Smarter Finances
  • How to Build Wealth While Raising a Family – 3 Quick Strategies
  • Schedule a Free Call – Let’s Plan Your Future Together!

YouTube & Short-Form Video

  • 3 Money Moves Every Dad Should Know
  • How to Save for College & Retire Comfortably
  •  Client success story video – Meet David: How We Helped a Family Secure Their Future

Lead Magnet & Webinars

  • The Ultimate Guide to Financial Planning for Families
  • Ask a Financial Planner: Your Questions Answered

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Task 4: Strategies During Digital Marketing Funnel Stages

TOFU

MOFU

BOFU

Search Engine Optimization

  • Use relevant keywords in titles, heading and content.
  • Shares website content of linkIn, Facebook and Instagram.
  • Writing articles to another website and link back into own website.

Sending a series of automated emails to educate and engage leads.

Offer Strong incentive and guarantee.

Social Media Marketing

  • Create awareness campaigns in LinkIn, Facebook and Instagram.

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

  • Allocate budget to advertise in LinkIn, google, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

Sharing real experiences to build trust and credibility.

Offer free consultation

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Task 5: Display Advertisement

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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.

BOOK MY FREE CONSULTATION

Take Control of Your Financial Future—Start Today!

Ready to Take the Next Step? Let’s Talk

Schedule a free 30-minute consultation with our expert advisors today.

No Obligation – This consultation is completely free!

Email

I agree to receive emails and notifications.

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Task 5: Post-Conversion Marketing

Thank you!

📅 Schedule Your Free Consultation

One of our financial experts will connect with you at your chosen time.

Prepare for Your Consultation:

To make the most of your session, think about your financial goals, concerns, and any questions you have.

We look forward to speaking with you!

Need to Reschedule? Contact us +65 8715 9330

SET AN APPOINTMENT HERE

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Task 6: Strategies for Different Channels

Channel

Goal

Strategy

Social Media Marketing

Awareness

  • Share financial tips
  • Explain videos on wealth success.
  • Create content on management, retirement planning, and tax-saving strategies.

Content Marketing

Engagement

Conversion

  • Publish blog articles
  • Post client testimonials
  • Q&A sessions on budgeting, investing, and financial planning

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

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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

Task 6: Strategies for Different Channels

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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%

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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.

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Task 8: USP Statement

FinPathfinder: Secure your financial future with tailored, expert-driven Planning.

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