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Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Together, these proposed changes (which are currently open for public comment) suggest CFP Board is seeking to ensure that those with the marks not only have sufficient education and experience upon receiving them, but also maintain and sharpen their skills over the course of their careers.
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Nerd's Eye View
MAY 2, 2025
a ski chalet), assessing whether it will lead to greater overall wellbeing, or, alternatively, more stress, is more challenging Enjoy the 'light' reading! a ski chalet), assessing whether it will lead to greater overall wellbeing, or, alternatively, more stress, is more challenging Enjoy the 'light' reading!
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 8, 2023
Also in industry news this week: Changes to CFP Board’s procedural rules went into effect September 1 and are intended to make the disciplinary process more efficient for respondents as well as CFP Board staff, and to expand the CFP Board’s ability to pursue more complaints against CFP professionals A NASAA model rule follows in the footsteps (..)
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. How individuals can best harness their willpower to achieve their biggest goals.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 13, 2024
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Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 27, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that CFP Board announced this week that it is splitting into two separate organizations with the same leadership but different nonprofit statuses.
Nerd's Eye View
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a CFP Board ad campaign promoting a career in financial planning to high school and college students sparked an uproar in the planning community, as some advisors questioned whether the messages being sent in the ads – (..)
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
While the share of advisors with the CFP marks has risen steadily over time, today, about 2/3 of financial advisors are not CFP professionals. The typical service advisor without CFP certification earns $48.83 for service advisors with the CFP marks – a difference of $37.47, or a whopping 77% boost in income per hour!
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Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Also in industry news this week: As brokerage firms have faced a wave of lawsuits regarding the low interest rates paid on cash sweep accounts, some legal experts believe that RIAs could also be targeted for legal action if they allow clients' uninvested cash to sit in a cash sweep account rather than investing it or moving it to a higher-yielding (..)
NAIFA Advisor Today
FEBRUARY 25, 2025
Thats why I, Ken Leibow, Founder and CEO of InsurTech Express, have partnered with Nick Bowman, CFP, MS, CEP, Co-founder & Head of Sales at Xcela, to bring you this actionable guide on leveraging AI to enhance your practice.
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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.
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Which means that while many fee-only RIAs use the reduced conflicts that come with the fee-only model (as opposed to firms that receive compensation from commissions and other sources) as a key marketing talking point, the fact remains that being truly 'conflict free' is nearly impossible and such claims (which are hard to substantiate) appear to be (..)
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
Also in industry news this week: The CFP Board has proposed a series of changes to its disciplinary processes, including a two-year deadline for advisors subject to an interim suspension to file a petition for reinstatement. How advisors can help their clients turn their HSAs into wealth-building machines.
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Which suggests that while advisors might be hesitant to publish their fees on their website before being able to meet face-to-face with prospects, doing so (and linking the fees to the value proposition they offer their ideal clients) could help certain consumers overcome their reluctance and start the process to becoming clients!
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 18, 2023
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 consumers are increasingly likely to spread their portfolios across a range of asset managers, and that this trend is particularly pronounced amongst more affluent clients (e.g.,
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 25, 2023
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent CFP Board survey indicates that consumers do not expect AI tools to replace human financial advisors, but rather supplement advisors' work.
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 19, 2022
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the FPA is planning to leave the Financial Planning Coalition (which also includes the CFP Board and NAPFA) at the end of the year.
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 9, 2024
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey sponsored by CFP Board demonstrates the upsides of a career in financial planning, from a median salary of nearly $200,000 to flexible work schedules and a strong sense of purpose among advisors.
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 30, 2025
Yet in recent months, the volatility has subsided, markets have rallied back near their highs, and advisory firms are back to dealing with the increasingly common challenge of how to continue to scale service in the face of growth as clients continue to accrue over time.
Nerd's Eye View
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Which suggests that instead of trying to go head-to-head with these larger firms (and their heftier marketing budgets) in attracting clients, smaller firms might instead demonstrate how they are 'different' by offering a unique service offering tailored to their ideal target clients.
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 28, 2023
House of Representatives committee this week approved legislation that would expand the pool of individuals who would qualify as accredited investors able to access certain private offerings Proposed bipartisan legislation would allow individuals to use funds in 529 plans for expenses associated with acquiring or maintaining postsecondary credentials, (..)
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.
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 19, 2023
And despite some industry observers’ concerns that AI tools could eventually replace human advisors, a strong majority of those surveyed said they do not expect AI to replace advice from humans.
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 14, 2023
Also in industry news this week: The Foundation For Financial Planning has gotten a boost toward its goal of connecting 10,000 CFP professionals with pro bono work thanks to increased funding from Orion Advisor Solutions FINRA has resubmitted a proposal, now with tighter rules, that would allow a broker working remotely to supervise other brokers, (..)
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 17, 2023
has increasingly made financial services products available directly to consumers, financial advisors have focused more and more on the business of financial advice itself.
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Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 19, 2022
Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the FPA is planning to leave the Financial Planning Coalition (which also includes the CFP Board and NAPFA) at the end of the year.
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 25, 2022
Yet despite this – and perhaps even because of it – advisory firms are putting an ever-greater focus on financial planning in 2022, as a way to both show value to clients in the midst of difficult market returns, and, more broadly, to help clients navigate the current environment. A gap our Kitces Courses aim to fill!
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Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 13, 2025
With another strong year in the markets, most advisory firms are near or at record highs for their revenue, their numbers of clients, and the headcounts of their teams. Which is surprising to some, given that a decade ago, the emergence of so-called "robo-advisors" was supposed to displace human financial advisors and compress advisory fees.
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Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 29, 2022
For most advisory firms, 2022 has been a year of relative stability, market volatility notwithstanding. Over the years, Nerd’s Eye View reader feedback has shaped everything from the visual design of the blog (from its original dense small font!)
Nerd's Eye View
JULY 8, 2024
Given the continuing growth of advicers who fall under these new IAR CE Requirements, the Kitces platform is not only continuing to offer IAR CE (along with all of its other CE types) through its Nerd's Eye View blog articles, but, starting this year, has also expanded IAR CE eligibility to our webinars as well.
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Tobias Financial
DECEMBER 15, 2024
Our CEO, Marianela Collado, CPA/PFS, CFP, CDS is an example of how this combination of skills can benefit clients. Furthermore, our in-house CPAs work closely with the advisory team to provide a coordinated approach, ensuring that tax and financial strategies align effectively for our clients.
Tobias Financial
APRIL 1, 2025
We are excited to welcome Francheska Ruiz, CFP and Chad Williamson, CFP to our team as Wealth Advisors. Francheska brings a personalized, forward-thinking approach to financial planning, helping clients navigate complex financial decisions with confidence.
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Tobias Financial
APRIL 8, 2025
Our Portfolio Manager, Chad NeSmith, CFA, CFP was recently quoted in an Associated Press article discussing how retirees are reacting to the market volatility spurred by the latest tariff announcements. These are the kinds of questions we help our clients answer every day. Feel free to contact us , were here to support you.
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eMoney Advisor
MAY 1, 2023
Also, the fact that many AAPI clients are first-generation Americans emphasizes the importance of cultural awareness for financial planners. John Eing, MBA, CPA, CFP® “Understanding cultural values can make you a better financial planner. John Eing, MBA, CPA, CFP® “Understanding cultural values can make you a better financial planner.
Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)
APRIL 23, 2023
What does that mean for advisors working entirely or partially remote from their clients? Research and sharing Three years ago, Sofia Dumansky, MBA, LUTCF , primarily worked only with clients in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Now, because of the opportunities that Zoom provides, she has licenses and clients in 12 states.
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Indigo Marketing Agency
MARCH 6, 2023
Culture, in a positive way, is a tool that can be used to attract the right people to your business, both stakeholders and clients. Similarly, potential clients of your business want the same. This article represents the opinion of Mitlin Financial Inc. It can also be used to repel both as well.
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Tobias Financial
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Guided by a common purpose, shared culture, and objectives, we believe, as our CEO Marianela Collado, CPA/PFS, CFP, CDS often says, that a happy team equals happy clients. We prioritize work-life balance with flexible schedules and emphasize the importance of physical and mental wellness through team activities and initiatives.
Tobias Financial
JUNE 15, 2025
Our Wealth Advisor, Chad Williamson, CFP® , explains that while retiring as a single person can present certain hurdles, it can also streamline the planning process. At Tobias Financial Advisors, we work closely with our clients, whether single, married, or somewhere in between, to develop strategies that align with their long-term vision.
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Tobias Financial
JUNE 1, 2025
Our Senior Wealth Advisor and Chief Investment Officer, Matthew Saneholtz, CFA, CFP, EA , was recently quoted in a Daily Upside article, breaking down the potential financial implications of this sweeping legislative proposal. Lastly, in terms of AI, OBBBA would impose a ten-year moratorium on state-level laws in regulation of AI.
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Tobias Financial
JUNE 17, 2025
Our Senior Wealth Advisor, Yesenia Realejo, CFP® , shares her thoughts on this concern. Clients often discover that diversification can influence how their accounts perform over time. We’ve spoken with clients who are often surprised by how their portfolios respond during changing market environments.
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