Carson Wealth

JANUARY 8, 2025

While some individuals manage their finances independently or utilize automated platforms, the personalized guidance of a financial advisor may offer distinct advantages. One study found that an advisor-managed portfolio could produce an additional 3% value add annually over a self-managed (DIY) portfolio.

Financial Advice

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 6, 2025

Welcome to the January 2025 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors! FINNY AI, an AI-powered prospecting tool, has raised $4.2

Startup

WiserAdvisor

JULY 2, 2025

Healthcare financial advisors are invaluable in helping individuals tackle this complexity. They can build a more resilient financial strategy for retirement. Below are key areas where financial advisors add value in managing healthcare expenses: 1. Part A (Hospital Insurance): Covers inpatient hospital care.

Healthcare

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 9, 2025

While financial advisors offer valuable services for their clients, it can sometimes be challenging to gauge how much clients actually value those services. On one hand, a client's willingness to pay an ongoing fee for financial advice suggests that they find the advisor's services worthwhile.

Financial Advice

Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

When starting to search for a financial advisor, investors may not realize the different types of advisors out thereand theyre not all trying to sell you something. If youre looking for a fee-only financial advisor or wealth manager, its probably because you know fee-only advisors don’t sell products.

Fee Only

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 25, 2025

For these clients, financial advisors can offer meaningful ongoing value by introducing and supporting a strategy known as "Coast FIRE". Coast FIRE can be an attractive option for clients who value career flexibility, but the strategy also comes with both financial risks (e.g.,

Retirement

Wealth Management

JULY 17, 2025

based accounting firm, is taking a page from large registered investment advisors by bringing together taxes and wealth management. On the other hand, ICG has more than 90 employees who provide accounting, tax, fiduciary and business services for individuals and businesses.

Wealth Management

FMG

MARCH 3, 2025

Financial advisors know that social media isnt just for posting updates; its for building connections. Social media for financial advisors doesn’t have to be challenging let’s dive into simple ways to encourage comments on your posts. Comments dont just build numbers they build trust.

Financial Advisor

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 1, 2025

Welcome to the 444th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Welcome everyone! My guest on today's podcast is Libby Greiwe. Read More.

Clients

WiserAdvisor

JULY 9, 2025

But there is another group of investors who swear by their financial advisors. They credit their financial stability and success to their guidance. So that naturally brings up some questions – Should you hire a financial advisor or trust your instincts, go solo, and save money?

Financial Advisor

Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

[link] [link] [link] New Financial Advisor Prospecting When You Attend Networking Functions Keep Your Business Cards In Your Car When attending networking functions, it’s crucial to always have your business cards handy. Key Highlights Find new ways to get better at being a financial advisor.

Financial Advisor

Indigo Marketing Agency

JULY 5, 2025

5 Compliance Tips From a Financial Advisor Marketing Consultant Whether you’re creating a new website , publishing a blog post , or sharing content on social media, a financial advisor marketing consultant will tell you that compliance should always be top-of-mind. Keep organized records. Create a review process.

Compliance

Wealth Management

JUNE 27, 2025

With more than 25 years of industry experience, he has set the strategic vision for the firm, which encompasses AssetMark’s platform of curated investments, technology solutions, business consulting, operations support, and acquisitions that serve the best interests of financial advisors and their investors.

Estate Planning

Tobias Financial

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Holding both Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER (CFP) credentials, she integrates tax knowledge with financial planning to create strategies that address current needs while considering future tax implications.

Financial Advisor

Wealth Management

AUGUST 5, 2025

Brian Marchiel August 5, 2025 4 Min Read Donny DBM/iStock/Getty Images Plus The unified managed account has undergone a quiet but powerful evolution over the past two decades as managed accounts continue their journey to client centricity. From Product Convenience to Coordinated Accounts UMA 1.0 Yet progress here remains slow.

Wealth Management

Wealth Management

JULY 18, 2025

Podcasts & Videos CE Webinars Research Newsletters Subscribe Subscribe News Related Topics RIA IBD Wirehouse RPA Insights & Analysis Regulation & Compliance Career Moves Recent in News See all Resonant Capital Advisors CEO and President Benjamin Dickey RIA $2.2B Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo $2.2B

Estate Planning

Wealth Management

JUNE 26, 2025

Mason, who ran Rubicon Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor in Gladwyne, Pa., Between 2014 and 2024, Mason transferred client funds into his own accounts and those of the two entities without clients’ authorization, according to the SEC. He pleaded guilty to all of the criminal charges.

Clients

FMG

JUNE 17, 2025

Texting for financial advisors has shifted from being a novelty to a necessary part of client communication. Advisors now meet clients where they are: on their phones. Texting for Financial Advisors Texting for financial advisors is more than a time-saver. It’s a trust-building channel.

Financial Advisor

Steve Sanduski

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Sample Script: [Client Name], as you know, I’ve had the privilege of being your financial advisor for [X] years now. By bringing in [Advisor Name] and having [him/her] work closely with me on your account, we’re diversifying the expertise and perspective you benefit from.

Financial Advisor

Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Give with a Donor-Advised Fund A donor-advised fund (DAF) can be a powerful financial planning tool for charitable giving that offers you some measure of control as to how and when the donation will be made. You can deposit money into the account now, receive the tax benefit, and then make the donation in your own time.

Financial Planning

FMG

MAY 30, 2025

While 98% of text messages are read within 3 minutes, the average financial advisor email sits unopened for 6+ hours ( Wealthmanagement.com ). Modern clients expect instant responses, but most advisors remain stuck in outdated email-only loops. Why Aren’t Some Financial Advisors Texting Yet?

Communication

Tobias Financial

JUNE 18, 2025

At Tobias Financial Advisors, the security of your assets and peace of mind are of utmost importance. Victims are coerced into transferring funds or purchasing gift cards to “secure” their accounts, often under high pressure and with emotionally charged language. Key Steps You Can Take: Pause before acting. Communicate openly.

Financial Advisor

Clever Girl Finance

DECEMBER 23, 2024

That’s where financial planning for freelancers comes in. As a freelancer, youre your own boss, accountant, and financial planner all rolled into one. Be sure two open separate bank accounts e.g. your personal bank accounts should be separate from your business bank accounts.

Budgeting

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 13, 2025

Welcome to the 437th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! Ed is the president of Ed Slott And Company, a financial education company based in Rockville Centre, New York that offers seminars and newsletters for financial advisors and consumers focused primarily on IRAs. Welcome everyone! Read More.

Financial Advisor

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 27, 2025

Welcome to the 439th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! What's unique about Alvin, though, is how he has grown his firm by using project management software Monday.com as a central hub for financial plan presentations and efficient client task management. Welcome everyone! Read More.

Financial Planning

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 12, 2025

Following the long run-up in the US equity markets since the bottom of the 2008–2009 financial crisis, many investors with taxable investment accounts have likely found themselves with high embedded gains in their portfolios. While the gains signal portfolio growth, they also create challenges for ongoing management.

Taxes

NAIFA Advisor Today

JUNE 9, 2025

A passionate advocate for women in finance, she serves as National President of the Accounting and Financial Women’s Alliance and was named a Top 50 Woman Leader in Finance for 2025 by Women We Admire. Grace holds a MBA in finance from San Jose State University, FSCP designation, and multiple FINRA licenses.

Financial Advisor

Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

Assets in active ETFs now account about 10% of the overall industry, compared to less than 5% a decade ago, Bloomberg Intelligence data show. Vanguard, long known for its index-tracking funds, has launched at least two actively managed ETFs so far this year, bringing its total stable to 12 funds.

Planning

Wealth Management

AUGUST 4, 2025

“Advisors are seeking turnkey access to private markets, and our tech-enabled implementation platform will allow them to run a models-based practice with the flexibility and breadth to meet complex client needs.” Investors are increasingly looking beyond public markets for greater diversification and differentiated returns.

Wealth Management

Zoe Financial

JANUARY 28, 2025

If a financial advisor tries to tell you otherwise, be wary. Zoe Financial is not an accounting firm – clients and prospective clients should consult with their tax professional regarding their specific tax situation. Zoe Financial does not provide legal advice. Find your financial advisor matches.

Marketing

Steve Sanduski

OCTOBER 27, 2024

By implementing effective systems, financial advisors can ensure that they are managing their practices in the most efficient way possible. For instance, if you attempt to automate the account opening process without first standardizing each manual step, you may introduce inconsistencies or errors.

Clients

Darrow Wealth Management

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

If you’re not working with a financial advisor , seriously consider your appetite for ongoing portfolio management, fund analysis, rebalancing, etc. Hypothetical simulation uses current yields and assumes 60% of the account is invested in SPY and 40% AGG. No other cash flows in the account. Source: J.P.

Retirement

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 6, 2025

While the concept of such an 'upside-down' fiduciary model for RIA custody is relatively straightforward to re-align the interests of the custodian, the advisor, and their client, doing so would come with non-trivial complexities and questions – not only in terms of systems but also in determining fairness to RIAs and their clients.

Clients

Zoe Financial

MARCH 21, 2025

What Do Financial Advisors Do? A financial advisor can help navigate the complexities of wealth management, from tax considerations to estate planning and retirement strategies. What Does a Financial Advisor Do? A financial advisor provides personalized guidance to help manage and grow your wealth.

Financial Advisor

WiserAdvisor

JUNE 4, 2025

Financial advisors should take these factors into account to ensure their clients receive the right experience. This article will discuss some of the most pivotal financial planning industry trends to watch out for this year. Todays investors are no longer satisfied with standalone advice.

Financial Planning

Zoe Financial

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Example : Set up an automatic transfer to your savings account after every paycheck or schedule monthly check-ins with your financial advisor. Boost Retirement Contributions Maximize contributions to your retirement accounts. Set up recurring transfers to your emergency fund, investment accounts, or other savings goals.

Estate Planning

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

JANUARY 12, 2025

By Antoinette Tuscano, MDRT senior content specialist You can be an outstanding financial advisor; however, youre still out of business without clients. In these top videos posted on MDRTs YouTube channel in 2024, learn how MDRT members communicate and work with clients.

Clients