Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

To achieve this, financial support may start at a very young age, allowing for a longer growth horizon and, in many cases, serving tax and estate planning purposes. 529 plans offer greater flexibility in ownership but restrict how funds can be used, particularly for educational expenses. Read More.

Planning

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 15, 2025

For most people, Social Security benefits are calculated using a single formula, which takes into account the individual's history of earning income on which they paid Social Security tax. This lack of clarity made retirement planning significantly more challenging. Read More.

Government

Carson Wealth

DECEMBER 20, 2024

While many people approach their financial planning with careful strategy, its easy to overlook the same level of intention when it comes to charitable giving. Lets explore several potentially effective financial planning tools that may help you maximize your impact and meet your philanthropic goals.

Financial Planning

Wealth Management

JUNE 26, 2025

The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors: 10 Ways Top Advisors Are Growing Their Businesses The Diamond Podcast for Financial Advisors: 10 Ways Top Advisors Are Growing Their Businesses A “Top 10” list of firm-level innovations and grassroots methodologies from some of the most successful advisors, teams and firms in the business.

Financial Advisor

Wealth Management

JULY 18, 2025

Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo $2.2B In 2023, he launched his own firm, Park Hill Financial Planning and Investment Management. “I Resonant Capital Merges with Tax, Accounting Firm QBCo Brennan’s experience is indicative of many young advisors working in the RIA space. Concept of digital social marketing.

Estate Planning

Wealth Management

JUNE 26, 2025

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. Mason, who ran Rubicon Wealth Management, a registered investment advisor in Gladwyne, Pa., He pleaded guilty to all of the criminal charges.

Clients

Clever Girl Finance

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Freelancing is liberating, but without a solid financial plan, it can also be unpredictable. As a freelancer, you juggle not only your craft but also your finances, taxes, and retirement planning. That’s where financial planning for freelancers comes in. Plan for taxes ahead of time 4. Plan for retirement 5.

Budgeting

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

While it may take a while for the adjustments to take place, advisors can still help their clients plan for the effect of WEP and GPO's repeal by estimating how much the client will be receiving in Social Security benefits once the new law is implemented.

Retirement

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 17, 2024

In this episode, we talk in-depth about the moment of realization Fran had when she line-itemed out the annual costs of operating under her previous broker-dealer and discovered that it added up to $500,000 per year (or 25% of her revenue) when accounting for grid payouts, technology fees, and the cost of their trading platform, how Fran's desire to (..)

Compliance

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 24, 2025

For smaller firms – especially those with little to no experience onboarding new advisors – creating a well-paced financial plan can feel daunting. However, a structured and flexible onboarding plan not only helps an associate advisor ramp up efficiently but also ensures a smooth transition into an autonomous and fulfilling role!

Planning

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 27, 2025

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.

Financial Planning

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Mentoring legal owners to fully embrace their roles can also guide them toward greater accountability and leadership within the firm. Additionally, fostering accountability across the firm – through regular performance reviews and recognizing contributions – helps motivate both owners and non-owners.

Investments

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 12, 2024

There's an old joke in the financial planning industry that the ideal client is "anyone with a pulse". For advisors just starting out, that sentiment often rings true – every prospect willing to pay for their service feels like an opportunity.

Clients

The Big Picture

APRIL 17, 2025

Your Lizard Brain : One of my favorite behavioral hacks is for you stock junkies: Manage your lizard brain via a Cowboy Account. Set up a mad-money account with less than 5% of your liquid capital. ” The cowboy account serves the same function. Buy high, sell low, repeat until broke. If it works out great!

Investments

Wealth Management

JULY 17, 2025

based accounting firm, is taking a page from large registered investment advisors by bringing together taxes and wealth management. Related: Deals & Moves: Creative Plannings Snag Hawaii RIA; $5.1B The difference is, there are a lot of people in the wealth space that haven’t really been involved with these asset classes.”

Wealth Management

Wealth Management

JUNE 27, 2025

He began his career in public accounting at Coopers & Lybrand, LLC. Q&A: What Was Behind Schechter’s Decision to Sell to Arax? Michael was instrumental during AssetMark’s leveraged buyout transition to Genstar in 2013, its sale to Huatai Securities in 2016, its IPO in 2019, and its sale to GTCR in 2024.

Estate Planning

Calculated Risk

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

From housing economist Tom Lawler: Treasury Secretary Wrongly Says Fed Has Been Big Seller of Treasuries In an interview last week, Treasury Secretary Bessent said that any plans by the Treasury to extend the maturity were a long ways off. Here is a quote from Bessent.

Sales

Dear Mr. Market

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Because when it comes to financial planning, you’re ready to write it downand studies show that writing down your goals makes you 42% more likely to achieve them. Heres your top 10 financial planning checklist for the new year. Three to six months worth of expenses tucked away in a high-yield savings account. Not for you.

Budgeting

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 24, 2024

We also talk about how Paul recommends that advisors give advance copies of their book to top clients to both gather book testimonials that can be used for social proof and to provide these clients with a vehicle to be the advisor’s advocate when using the book to make referrals, why Paul counsels advisors to consider asking centers of influence (..)

Financial Advisor

Harness Wealth

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Proactive year-end tax planning can lead to significant savings and set you up for financial success in the new year. Checklist: Year-end Tax Planning Strategies Review the following tax strategies with your tax advisor and/or financial advisor before the end of the year.

Tax Planning

WiserAdvisor

JUNE 4, 2025

The financial planning industry is constantly undergoing change. 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.

Financial Planning

Wealth Management

JULY 2, 2025

From Point Solutions to Seamless Intelligence For decades, our industry has relied on integrations—APIs painstakingly connected across custodians, CRMs, planning tools and portfolio management systems. It’s a shift in how we think about data, identity and access. The rise of agentic AI changes that completely.

Wealth Management

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 25, 2025

Such clients could include diligent savers (particularly those with additional savings outside of retirement accounts) or those who have received a windfall, such as from a workplace liquidity event or an inheritance. changes to the client's spending, real rate of return, or retirement date) and psychological risks (e.g.,

Retirement

Financial Symmetry

APRIL 14, 2025

Each of these account types has its pros and cons, which I have outlined below. Once you open this account, it functions the same way as every other bank account does for deposits and withdrawals, and you can order a debit card for your child once they get older for spending purposes.

Accounting

Yardley Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The post Securing Your Legacy: Financial Planning Tips for Your Children’s Future appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Securing Your Legacy: Financial Planning Tips for Your Children’s Future Introduction As parents, one of our greatest goals is to ensure our children’s future financial well-being.

Financial Planning

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Jennifer is the CEO of The Mather Group, an RIA based in Chicago, Illinois, that oversees $15 billion in combined assets under management and advisement for approximately 4,400 client households.

Compensation Planning

International College of Financial Planning

MARCH 12, 2025

Heres how to avoid them (without giving up your weekend plans or your love for good coffee). Why This Is a Problem: Future youwho needs a house, financial security, and maybe even early retirementmight resent past you for not planning ahead. Why This Is a Problem: Many BNPL plans dont feel like debt but they are.

Financial Planning

Tobias Financial

JUNE 16, 2025

Yet just like your vehicle, your financial plan benefits from regular maintenance and timely adjustments. At Tobias Financial Advisors, we view financial planning as an ongoing process designed to evolve with your life. It is for information and planning purposes only.

Engineering

Yardley Wealth Management

JANUARY 21, 2025

Exploring the Benefits of Financial Planning appeared first on Yardley Wealth Management, LLC. Goal Setting and Planning Many people discover that talking to a financial planner is worth it simply for the structured approach to goal setting. The post Is Talking to a Financial Planner Worth It?

Financial Planner

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 6, 2025

FINNY AI, an AI-powered prospecting tool, has raised $4.2

Startup

WiserAdvisor

JULY 2, 2025

Without proper planning, healthcare expenses can quickly consume a significant portion of retirement savings. Financial advisors specializing in healthcare planning provide clarity and structure in this process. This is especially relevant for individuals who plan to continue working past the age of 65.

Healthcare

Carson Wealth

JANUARY 8, 2025

Knowledge and Personalized Planning Financial advisors can bring a wealth of knowledge from extensive education and experience, helping enable them to craft tailored strategies that align with your unique financial goals. This personalized approach can help you make financial decisions that are well-informed and strategically sound.

Financial Advice

Carson Wealth

JUNE 27, 2025

What Is Financial Planning and Why Does It Matter in a Crisis? Financial planning begins with a thorough analysis of your short- and long-term financial situation, including all sources of income, your current spending patterns and debt, and your plans for the future. Tax planning. Diversification.

Financial Planning

Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Just a 10-Step Plan to Create Your Rich Life Together." theretirementmanifesto.com) How to think about retirement planning even though it may be decades off. wsj.com) How 529 account balances affect financial aid. morningstar.com) Katie Gatti Tassin talks with Ramit Sethi author of "Money for Couples: No More Stress.

Retirement Planning

Harness Wealth

APRIL 30, 2025

Without proper planning, taxes can unexpectedly take a large bite out of the proceeds, potentially reducing financial security and the legacy. The most common exit options include mergers and acquisitions, asset sales, stock sales, and employee ownership plans.

Taxes

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 1, 2025

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how Libby divides the onboarding process into three segments, with the first 30 days being a "window of professionalism", the second 30 days aiming to "surprise and delight", and the remainder of the period being an opportunity to "shock and awe", how Libby conducted what she calls "paperwork parties" with her (..)

Clients

MainStreet Financial Planning

OCTOBER 30, 2024

401(k) account contribution: 8.0% In 2023, Capitalize found the average employee-only contribution was 8%; the average dollar amount of employee-only contributions of $5,993. Ultimately, success in personal finance is about creating a plan that works for you and continually adjusting it to meet your evolving needs and aspirations.

Retirement