Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 19, 2022

But a lawsuit to block the rule ultimately led to it (and the associated Title Protection for "financial planner") being vacated… by the FPA. even as the CFP Board has announced its own Competency Standards Commission to raise their own standards regarding who can use the Certified Financial Planner title?

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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.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor this week released its long-awaited "retirement security rule", its latest effort to curb conflicts of interest around retirement savings recommendations.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study from Fidelity Institutional highlights the growing popularity of the RIA model and the success advisors have had after going independent.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 30, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent benchmarking study suggests that a number of RIAs are looking to move 'upmarket' and work with wealthier clients by expanding their service menu to include family office services, investment banking, and/or trust (..)

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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 (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 28, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" — this week’s edition kicks off with the news that following previous guidance regarding obligations under Regulation Best Interest (Reg BI) regarding account recommendations and conflicts of interest, the SEC released a new bulletin this week focusing on the duty (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 21, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that in a settlement with the SEC, robo-advisor platform Betterment agreed to pay a $9 million penalty for allegedly misstating the frequency that its automated tax-loss harvesting system was scanning some client accounts between (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey suggests that high-income Millennials are more open to working with advisors than similar individuals in older generations.

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 24, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the CFP Board of Standards launched its 1st ad campaign, dubbed "It’s Gotta Be A CFP", following its transition to a 501(c)(6) organization.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that amid the current bear market, usage of robo-advisors and other digital advice tools has plummeted, according to a recent study.

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that RIA custodial platform Altruist announced that it is offering its portfolio accounting software for free to advisors who custody with the firm, offering the opportunity to advisory firms to reduce the costs of their tech stacks (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 5, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that comment letters submitted regarding the Department of Labor's (DoL) proposed Retirement Security Rule, which is intended to strengthen standards regarding the provision of certain retirement-related advice, reflect the (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 11, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth has launched an investigation into how investment firms are using artificial intelligence-enabled technologies, echoing concerns expressed by the SEC that these tools could be used (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 20, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that several states are considering a series of tax hikes targeting higher-income and ultra-high-net-worth residents after similar proposals failed to pass at the Federal level.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 3, 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 nearly a third of advisors in the independent broker-dealer channel have considered transitioning to the RIA channel during the past year as they seek higher payouts and not just "independence" but (..)

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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 (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 26, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Department of Labor released the final version of its Retirement Security Rule (a.k.a.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 12, 2023

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 clients of advisors providing comprehensive planning services are significantly more satisfied than those receiving a lower tier of service.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 16, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC issued a risk alert highlighting areas of increased focus regarding its new marketing rule for upcoming examinations, including whether there is clear disclosure of whether the person giving a testimonial (..)

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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 advisors are increasingly purchasing individual bonds rather than bond funds in client accounts.

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JANUARY 16, 2025

10 Growth Marketing Strategies for Financial Planners in 2025 The new year wipes the slate clean and gives financial planners a fresh opportunity to focus on marketing strategies that attract and retain more clients in less time and with less energy. Case in point, Kevin Brown. And new leads and clients keep coming.

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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.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 21, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that affluent Americans believe they need an average of $5.5 million in assets to both retire and pass on a legacy interest (though many have yet to establish an estate plan), according to a recent survey.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Also in industry news this week: Most businesses that operate in the U.S.,

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Nerd's Eye View

JULY 12, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that at a time when employee retention has heightened importance for advisory firms given the ongoing competition for advisor talent, recent studies indicate that factors such as firm culture and leadership, as well as providing advisors (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 4, 2024

Beyond that, however, obligating financial planners to hire and train new advisors could create some unintended (and detrimental) consequences. Which, in turn, has prompted some to wonder if firm owners have a specific obligation to their profession to hire and train next-gen talent. Read More.

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The Chicago Financial Planner

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Health savings accounts (HSA) provide another vehicle to save for retirement. Many of you have the option to enroll in high-deductible insurance plans that allow the use of a health savings account via your employer. HSA accounts can only be used in conjunction with a high-deductible health insurance plan. How the HSA works .

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Indigo Marketing Agency

JUNE 3, 2025

10 Growth Marketing Strategies for Financial Planners in 2025 The new year wipes the slate clean and gives financial planners a fresh opportunity to focus on marketing strategies that attract and retain more clients in less time and with less energy. Case in point, Kevin Brown. And new leads and clients keep coming.

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 7, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that recent surveys indicate that consumers continue to trust human financial advisors more than Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered tools.

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Yardley Wealth Management

JANUARY 21, 2025

The post Is Talking to a Financial Planner Worth It? Exploring the Benefits of Financial Planning appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Is Talking to a Financial Planner Worth It? Exploring the Benefits of Professional Financial Advice Introduction “Is talking to a financial planner worth it?”

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Abnormal Returns

JANUARY 15, 2024

Podcasts Michael Kitces talks about starting over with Kimberly Enders who is the Lead Financial Planner and Managing Partner of Enders Wealth Management. riabiz.com) Why women are still struggling to make progress in the world of financial advice. blairbellecurve.com) The biz What does it mean to 'go independent' these days?

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The Chicago Financial Planner

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Both plans require minimal administrative work, though once the balance in your Solo 401(k) account tops $250,000, the level of annual government paperwork increases a bit. If you want to contribute to a Roth account, for example, ensure that this is possible through the custodian you choose. Rowe Price, and others.

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Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

fastcompany.com) Financial services Why are banks suddenly closing client accounts? humbledollar.com) One provider stands out in the Health Savings Account space. awealthofcommonsense.com) Some things you can do without a financial planner. (genyplanning.com) Daffy.org is making it easier to set up a fundraiser.

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Darrow Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Consider this: you walk into a Bank of America branch and ask for the best type of savings account on the market. Would you expect them to suggest one of their accounts or tell you to go online and open a high-yield savings account with a competitor? A note of caution on near me searches.

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Abnormal Returns

APRIL 5, 2023

(whitecoatinvestor.com) Financial planning Do you need a financial plan or financial planner? thomaskopelman.com) Is an AI going to be your future financial adviser? humbledollar.com) Why you should tilt toward equities in your retirement accounts.

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Sara Grillo

MARCH 11, 2024

He’s taking the world by storm as an hourly financial planner, not managing any assets just giving out powerful financial planning guidance that clients love. Kevin has thrust this aside and succeeded as an hourly financial planner based upon the strength of his logic, fairness, and commitment to the client.

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