Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Also in industry news this week: While the FPA is going full steam ahead on its federal and state lobbying efforts to regulate the title “financial planner”, CFP Board is more focused on increasing recognition of the CFP marks.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 16, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that a total of 26 broker-dealers, investment advisers, and dually-registered firms agreed to pay combined civil penalties of almost $400 million for failing to maintain (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that AdvisorTech giant Envestnet has announced a partnership with New Zealand-based FNZ that will allow Envestnet to offer custodial services to advisors beginning in the second half of 2023.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 13, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the Federal Trade Commission has proposed a nationwide ban on noncompete clauses in employee contracts, aiming to give employees more freedom to change jobs within the same industry.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 19, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study has found that while total financial advisor headcount across all channels only increased by 0.3% in 2023, the RIA space showed significantly more strength, with 10.4%

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the Cost Of Living Adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries will be 8.7% for 2023, the largest COLA since 1981.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) released the latest edition its annual survey outlining the state of state-registered RIAs, showing that the number of state-registered firms and their assets (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that according to CFP Board leaders, “everything is on the table” when it comes to the organization’s announced competency standards review.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

In addition to an announced decline in Medicare Part B premiums for 2023, advisors have a range of other ways to save clients money on medical costs in the coming year. Pundits continue to expect “SECURE 2.0” ” to pass by the end of the year, while passage of other proposed tax measures appears to be less likely.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that Congress appears poised to pass “SECURE Act 2.0”, ”, a series of measures that will have significant impacts on the world of retirement planning.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 1, 2022

We also have a number of articles on retirement planning: Medicare Part B premiums are set to decline in 2023, providing seniors with a bit of relief in the current inflationary environment. What advisory firms can do to make the most out of client testimonials and avoid negative reviews on third-party websites.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 3, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that amid economic and market headwinds, the pace of RIA M&A activity was slower in January and February compared to the same period last year.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 5, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that customer arbitration claims related to the SEC's Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) nearly doubled between 2022 and 2023, suggesting that greater awareness among investors of the increased standards for broker-dealers and their (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the passage of “SECURE Act 2.0” How to set better health goals for 2023 and actually follow through on them. Enjoy the ‘light’ reading! Read More.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 29, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey suggests Americans are increasingly prioritizing work-life balance over higher salaries, with 2/3 of respondents indicating that they would rather work at a job that they loved rather than (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 26, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that Charles Schwab's latest RIA benchmarking study shows that firms saw significant AUM growth in 2023, thanks in part to strong equity market performance, but also thanks to organic growth initiatives that brought in additional (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a Morningstar survey has found that financial advisory clients are more likely to stick with their advisor for emotional reasons rather than investment returns alone.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 12, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study has found that many small- and mid-sized advisory firms that use "supported independence" platforms for their technology and back-office needs, have the potential to see greater growth in the years ahead given (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 21, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that Congress appears poised to pass a series of changes affecting retirement planning, dubbed “SECURE ACT 2.0”, Social Security COLA for 2023. ”, by the end of the year.

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 8, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that RIA clients of an insurance broker providing Errors & Omissions (E&O) coverage saw a 213% increase in claims paid in 2023, attributed to significant jumps in suitability claims (likely stemming (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 17, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study indicates that while overall social media engagement for financial services companies was down in 2023 compared to the previous year, firms boosted their engagement through posts that were entirely original content (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a new study from research firm Cerulli has found that investors' willingness to pay for financial advice has risen over the last 15 years, with more investors reporting using a financial advisor (and a decreasing share considering (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 28, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study found that at a time when the number of SEC-registered broker-dealers and their registered representatives is declining, the number of SEC-registered RIAs, their assets under management, and the number of (..)

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 12, 2023

While 2023 got off to a bumpy start for many advisory firms, still smarting from a rough prior year of market returns (and volatile revenue), a relative return to ‘normalcy’ means that for most, the advisory business has reached whatever its new post-pandemic normal will be. Read More.

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The Reformed Broker

JUNE 1, 2023

pic.twitter.com/9iSdG4HFf3 — Ritholtz Wealth (@RitholtzWealth) May 19, 2023 I’m headed out to Austin, Texas this June and bringing a whole bunch of my Ritholtz Wealth Management colleagues with me, including our financial planner in the area. The post We are Austin-bound June 12th appeared first on The Reformed Broker.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

The maximum for 2022 is $61,000, this has been increased to $66,000 for 2023. These have been increased to $66,000 and $73,500 for 2023. Employee contribution limits are $20,500 for 2022 and $22,500 for 2023. Check out my freelance financial writing services including my ghostwriting services for financial advisors.

Retirement Planning

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 25, 2023

Each week in Weekend Reading For Financial Planners, we seek to bring you synopses and commentaries on 12 articles covering news for financial advisors including topics covering technical planning, practice management, advisor marketing, career development, and more.

Financial Advisor

Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Podcasts Michael Kitces talks setting boundaries with Emily Rassam who is the Senior Financial Planner for Archer Investment Management. Annamaria Lusardi about the importance of financial literacy. rationalreminder.libsyn.com) The biz The DeVoe 2023 M&A report shows expectations for lower RIA valuations.

Risk Tolerance

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 10, 2024

The first half of 2024 has been a solid start for most advisory firms, with markets enjoying moderate growth (a pleasant follow-through after a particularly strong 2023!), client retention rates remaining robust, and at least a bit of client referral growth trickling in. Read More.

Financial Advisor

Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 11, 2023

citywire.com) Behavior Why people don't like visiting their financial planner. contessacapitaladvisors.com) The financial planning profession has recognized the importance of behavioral factors. thinkadvisor.com) Why financial advisers should budget around the possibility of bonuses. wealthmanagement.com)

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The Big Picture

JUNE 5, 2023

pic.twitter.com/9iSdG4HFf3 — Ritholtz Wealth (@RitholtzWealth) May 19, 2023 Hey Y’all ! Meet my partners Joshg Brown, Kris Venne, and our new firm president Jay Tini, along with eight superstar financial planners and client service reps into town. We’re coming to Texas to celebrate the opening of RWM Austin!

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Podcasts Jeff Ptak and Christine Benz talk with Feraud Calixte who is the founder and lead financial planner of Vantage Pointe Planning. advisorpedia.com) Ryan Donovan and George Svagera speak with Matt Middleton, CEO at Advisor Circle, about the future of financial conferences. unit debt-free in 2023.

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Sara Grillo

MARCH 1, 2024

In this blog we discuss how to get started in financial planner marketing without spending a gazillion dollars! I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. P.S. Here are some financial planner marketing blogs for you!

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XY Planning Network

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Over the past year, we've published articles written with one purpose in mind: to help independent financial advisors be successful. As 2023 comes to a close, we rounded up our top 10 most-viewed blogs published this year.

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Discipline Funds

AUGUST 4, 2023

Equal weight S&P 500 is up 8% in 2023. Monthly payroll growth has averaged 422K for two years and 258K in 2023. After all, time is the core problem that financial planners and investment managers try to solve. Inflation adjusted residential real estate is down 5%. The Dow is up 7%. The Nasdaq is up 40%+ this year.

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AdvisorPR

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Comprehensive, current, and actionable program trains members to engage with the media and use FPA MediaSource, the automated media query platform connecting financial planners and journalists. The post FPA Launches New Media Training Program for Financial Planners in Partnership with AdvisorPR appeared first on AdvisorPR.

Financial Planner

Investment Writing

JULY 6, 2023

” Why I manage money the way I do Why I became a financial planner or an investment manager Why I changed my mind about a topic important to how I help clients Why investors should pay less attention to financial news WHO Who can you trust with your money? I aimed for that in “ Why I write for you.”

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