Forget about 62 or 65. More and more Americans are embracing the new reality of retiring at 70 — or later. Even workers who plan to retire at 65 aren’t so sure of themselves. Those surveyed admit that, while they’d like to retire at 65, they think there’s a 50% chance they’ll wind up working until 70.

It’s almost October. That means raking and cooler weather. In business, you are most likely planning on how to boost revenue for the 4th quarter, maximize your 2016 marketing budget, and set yourself up for a successful 2017. It’s a busy time for us.

Over the past 8 years, I’ve had the privilege of helping advisors figure out how to get the best results in the final three months of the year. Here are my top 6 favorite marketing initiatives which have helped our clients finish the year strong: