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Finfluencers Build Trust With Relatability, Rage Bait and GRWM Routines
Good morning. Financial influencers are reshaping how consumers manage their money—and how brands win their trust, Elyse Goncalves reports for The Wall Street Journal.
Less regulated and more widely accessible than the traditional financial services industry, these “finfluencers” use battle-tested growth tactics to capture attention. Stock picker Timothy James, 38, says he’s used rage-baiting lines to drive views, while U.K. creator Leo Gibson relies on radical relatability. Gibson’s financial advice video reached nearly 500,000 views by ditching institutional polish for a casual bedroom setup.
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