Adapted from Charlotte Beyerβs 2017 book, Wealth Management Unwrapped, Revised and Expanded, comes a new termβrelationship alpha (Ξ±), a competitive advantage for firms serving private clients and more predictive and longer lasting than traditional measures like alpha or beta. While Beyerβs book is addressed to investors, the Appendix (reprinted here) is addressed to advisors. Each of the β10 Principles of Principalβ Beyer presents for investors has a corollary that a firm can apply to its management processes, culture, marketing methods, and client service protocols. Expanding on these 10 best practices, the author explains how relationshipΒ aΒ can be securely and successfully embedded into a firmβs everyday activities, earning the trust and loyalty of private clients.