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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (Sept 3-4)

Nerd's Eye View

From there, we have several articles on investments: How Morningstar plans to simplify its rating system amid continued concerns about its effectiveness. A study suggests that some fund companies are misleading investors by changing their benchmark indices to make their performance look better.

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2019 Year-End Planning Letter

Brown Advisory

2019 Year-End Planning Letter. Each year, we send a letter to clients to help guide year-end planning discussions and to offer ideas for them to consider with their other advisors. Market conditions may be volatile, but our planning efforts are, as always, focused on stability and consistency. Fri, 11/01/2019 - 13:44.

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How to Determine If Your Financial Advisor Is Doing a Good Job Each Year

WiserAdvisor

Seeking professional advice can provide valuable insights and a roadmap to achieve your financial goals with strategic planning. An effective financial advisor should be proactive in reviewing your tax plan before the year-end. Developing a plan to navigate the complexities of Social Security taxes is essential.