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Rave Reviews from Happy Clients Institutional Clients Brent Hicks, CFP®
“Marie Swift has been my faithful writing partner, communications coach, publicist, friend and ally since 1998. Her continued talent, energy and vision have made an enormous difference in countless professional collaborations and undertakings over the years. The depth of knowledge and commitment she contributes to all we do is priceless.”
Founder, The Garrett Planning Network, Inc.
 “Marie provided invaluable advice and great networking opportunities in connection with my book, The Number: A Different Way To Think About The Rest of Your Life, published in 2006. With her help, the book was widely read and discussed throughout the financial planning community, where she is widely respected and admired, and deservedly so.” Lee Eisenberg, Best Selling Author
www.thenumberbook.com  "Marie Swift has been our publicist since 2004. In addition to being the most respected PR person in the industry, she is one of the most respected and influential figures in the world of financial planning. I so appreciate her work for the Kinder Institute of Life Planning, especially as we bridge the continents and our life planning methodologies changes lives around the world." George Kinder, CFP®, Industry Thought-Leader
www.KinderInstitute.com
 "I cannot thank you and your team enough for the outstanding service you gave me. Working with Teresa was especially wonderful. She eased my concerns and addressed every issue and request I sent her way. I am very grateful for her making the entire process an enjoyable one. She is a truly consummate professional." Diane MacPhee, CFP®, Business Coach
www.DMACconsulting.org Advisor Clients  "In just one year working with Impact Communications, we’ve secured a monthly column with my byline in three high-end magazines, achieved press coverage in a top-tier national publication, and established a solid relationship with our local newspaper’s business editor. The whole team is responsive and affable. Their creativity, talent and direction make Impact Communications my marketing dream team.” President, Puckett Retirement Advisors, Inc.
 “Working with Impact Communications has forever changed the way I communicate with my clients. Two Web site makeovers, two brochures and a dozen marketing initiatives topped off with their high level coaching has convinced me that these people really know what they’re doing!”
Retirement Plus, Inc. /
Financial Worshops, LLC
 "This book, Garrett's Guide to Financial Planning: How to Capture the Middle Market and Increase your Profits (www.nuco.com), would not be possible without the professional contributions and unwavering dedication of my marketing communications consultant, Marie Swift. Since 1998, Marie's continued partnership, support and creative alliance has amazed and inspired me. She is my collaborator, coach, advisor and friend. Marie, I am grateful for your contributions over the years and look forward to many more."Author, Garrett's Guide to Financial Planning
Founder, The Garrett Planning Network, Inc.
 “I just wanted to say thanks for the well done work on our Web site. It looks so professional and has such a wealth of information on it. I'm very pleased with how it turned out, and I'm very hopeful about growing the business. You guys are good!”President, Family Investment Center, Inc.
 “Marie - I have to tell you how pleasant and productive Leslie has been to work with. I think the material that she has produced will be successful. I can't wait to get these post cards mailed. My assistant commented how good it is to work with such a professional company. She said, 'They don't take themselves too seriously except when it comes to their work.' I also wanted to warn you that I have referred you to my broker/dealer. They are looking for speakers at their conferences and are talking about you addressing the top producers club. Thank you for all your good work!”
 "Working with Impact Communications has been a great experience. Their knowledge of the industry, marketing know-how and ability to get things done set them a part from the other marketing professionals we've worked with in the past. Marie and her staff are delightfully creative and responsive to our needs. The capabilities brochure and corresponding Web site makeover they did for us position us powerfully for the future."
Spectrum Wealth Advisors
AN OPEN LETTER FROM FAMILY INVESTMENT CENTER We started using Marie Swift and Impact Communications in early 2005, and it's made a tremendous difference for our business. For us, her contacts in the industry and national media have been extremely valuable. Our national presence in '"name" publications enhances our local reputation and attracts considerable attention. Marie and her team have also been helpful in upgrading our Web site and helping us focus on marketing activities with potential impact. Locally, our media environment is very difficult, and that continues to be a frustration. While some may argue that a local firm might better address these issues, I doubt it. The truth is that our competitors - brokerage firms and banks - buy a lot of advertising and we don't. Our newspaper and television station take a lot of heat from other advertisers when our star shines - and that's not likely to change under anyone's professional
stewardship.
Professional help is expensive. In our case, it's been worth it because Marie knows people that we don't, and some of those folks have featured us in stories and columns. Being mentioned in Kiplinger's or the New York Times brings influence even when local journalists won't (or can't) provide similar exposure. Our business has blossomed the last two years, and one reason is our use of Impact Communications.
Dan Danford, MBA, CRSP®
Family Investment Center
 AN OPEN LETTER FROM DA VINCI STRATEGIC ADVISORSImpact Communications was referred to me by one of the planners with The Garrett Planning Network. After an extensive conversation with Marie Swift, the principal of Impact Communications, I was convinced that she clearly understood what my business focus was and the market I wanted to serve. I interviewed other marketing solutions specialists and PR agents and came to find out that most of them were too quick in spitting out solutions without asking the right questions to understand what my mission was. Marie asked all the right questions.
Marie started out by putting my mission statement on paper and only then did she and her talented team proceed with the design. By the way, I'm pleased to say that the logo and collateral package they did for me won an APEX Award in 2004.
Marie has devoted many hours of coaching me on how to get the best visibility in my community and how to gain an edge over my peers. She and her team have always delivered on time. She also spearheaded a special dinner event to help me christen my firm, which attracted many influential folks and potential clients. I have been receiving compliments from all attendees, still to this day.
So would I recommend Impact and would I use them again? Absolutely. They were one of the best investments I've ever made.
DaVinci Strategic Advisors
 AN OPEN LETTER FROM ESF FINANCIAL PLANNING GROUP As a business owner, I was able to create my own model, values and visions for my company. However, seeing all of that encompassed in print with the logo that Marie Swift’s company designed, suddenly gives my thoughts and ideas a concrete image. Marie took the time to know me personally, share and brainstorm my values. So now, seeing my logo on letterhead, envelopes, folders and pads inspires me. I look at it, smile and know Marie has shared in my vision and given me the identity to jump-start and move my business forward.
In doing so, Iíve learned the value of outsourcing and letting Marie with her specialized skill-set make my business work smarter for me. Listen to her ideas, suggestions, and know how much she can help. I strongly encourage you to decide how much you want to do on your own, and recognize that marketing and/or creating materials is not necessarily our strength as business owners.
As she says in her own branding – Your Creative Alliance Partner. Marie has been more than just a marketing person. She’s become a coach, and a very valued business partner. I use Marie’s standard of professionalism and enthusiasm as a benchmark that every other professional must now meet before I outsource my own hard-earned business dollars.
ESF Financial Planning Group
 AN OPEN LETTER FROM CLINTSMAN FINANCIAL PLANNINGHaving worked over 12 years for two very large consulting firms, I was spoiled by dedicated in-house experts in every facet of business ñ marketing, printing, technology, graphics, editors, etc. Upon starting my own business I feared not finding competent help in all these areas. However, my introduction to Marie Swift has been one of the most refreshing parts of starting my own business.
I was immediately impressed with Marie’s professionalism. She treats every client like they are the most important thing to her. She has an amazing way of listening to your needs and then expressing them back to you in new ways you may not have thought of. Her experience working with others in the field is invaluable in this area because it makes you feel you are talking to another financial professional who really knows your business.
Maybe most satisfying about working with Marie, though, is her incredible breadth of knowledge about her specialty – building impactful communications. Her expertise spreads from paper quality/content and font subtleties to knowledge of the most recent electronic files, computer systems, copyright laws, and of course, strategies to make the wording and meaning all work beautifully together. Because of such a wide range of knowledge, Marie is truly the one and only creative alliance partner you need if you are serious about making a first class impression for your business.
On top of it all, Marie is a very genuine person who has a very upbeat and positive attitude that makes it a pleasure to work with her. She is someone with whom you can feel good about building a long-term relationship.
Clintsman Financial Planning
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