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50th Anniversary Of The CFP Marks: The Journey, Current State Of CFP Board, And Growing The Financial Planning Profession

Nerd's Eye View

Gradually, CFP Board also raised the ethical standards for CFP professionals, introducing a fiduciary standard on financial planning in 2008 and, in 2020, an expanded fiduciary standard that applies whenever the certificant is giving financial advice.

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#FASuccess Ep 398: Building A $2.5B AUM Advisory Enterprise Under The Umbrella Of A National CPA Firm, With Eric Wulff

Nerd's Eye View

And be certain to listen to the end, where Eric discusses the key differences between CPA firms and RIAs, particularly the contrast between the goal of CPAs to maximize the efficiency of their billable hours and the more long-term client relationship-building done by financial advisors, how Eric approaches acquisitions, targeting younger or mid-career (..)

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Stock Market Highs and Your Retirement

The Chicago Financial Planner

At some point we are bound to see a stock market correction of some magnitude, hopefully not on the order of the 2008-09 financial crisis. During the financial crisis there were many stories about how our 401(k) accounts had become “201(k)s.” This might have been their own doing or the result of poor financial advice.

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Midyear Outlook 2022 | Navigating Turbulence | July 12, 2022

James Hendries

So far, this year hasn’t seen a full-blown crisis like 2008–2009 or 2020, but the ride has been very bumpy. When times are turbulent, the surest path toward progress remains sound financial advice from dedicated professionals who have logged many hours in similar conditions. Click here to view the digital version.

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Top Compliance Challenges Financial Advisors Face

BlueMind

Although the purpose is simple: to protect investors, customers, the economy, and society from financial crimes but on the other hand it increased compliance challenges for financial advisors. The primary cause of the 2008 global financial crisis was the deregulation of the financial industry.

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The 15 Best Financial Podcasts For Women

Clever Girl Finance

Her actionable advice and tips inspire listeners to take action immediately with their finances to achieve financial success. Laura has been inspiring people with the Money Girl podcast since 2008. Laura answers listener’s questions about being financially organized when leaving a job or getting fired.

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Embracing Millennial Clients in 2023: What Financial Advisors Need to Know

Indigo Marketing Agency

Beneath the surface, there are three compelling reasons why financial advisors should focus on millennials. After facing the challenges of a post-2008 financial crisis world, many have thrived as entrepreneurs and in higher career roles. A New Workforce Majority Today, millennials dominate the workforce.