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Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 13, 2025
Also in industry news this week: Under its budget proposal for the fiscal year 2026, the SEC expects to be able to examine 11% of RIAs per year, down from 14% in 2024, as it trims staff throughout the organization RIAs lead the way among advisory channels in AI adoption, according to a recent survey, as advisors on the whole see themselves as more (..)
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Senate appears poised to pass legislation that would eliminate the long-established WEP and GPO provisions and increase the Social Security benefits of many state and local workers in the process From there, we have several articles on investment planning: While index funds are often viewed as 'passive' investments, advisors can add value for their (..)
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Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 27, 2025
Which could ultimately lead to a virtuous cycle of attracting more new clients as well as talented advisors who seek to work at growing firms.
Nerd's Eye View
JANUARY 10, 2025
Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that the "Social Security Fairness Act" was signed into law this week, eliminating the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) provisions, which previously reduced the Social Security benefits (..)
Nerd's Eye View
MARCH 21, 2025
Which reflects similar results from recently released Kitces Research on Advisor Productivity, which found that asset-based fees are used by 92% of surveyed advisory teams (and are the primary revenue source for 86% of respondents), with 42% using hourly or project fees, 37% offering retainer or subscription fees, and 34% receiving commissions (with (..)
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 16, 2025
Notably, though, this legislation is subject to change as it appears headed for a vote in the full House and as the Senate considers its own version of the tax legislation.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Each week in Weekend Reading For Financial Planners, we seek to bring you synopses and commentaries on 12 articles covering news for financial advisors including topics covering technical planning, practice management, advisor marketing, career development, and more.
Nerd's Eye View
APRIL 11, 2025
Also in industry news this week: NASAA this week approved model rule amendments that would restrict the use of the titles "advisor" and "adviser" by broker-dealers (and their registered representatives) who are not also dually registered as investment advisers, which, if adopted by state regulators, would largely bring state rules on this issue in (..)
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!
Wealth Management
JUNE 11, 2025
Ratner June 11, 2025 2 Min Read A client whose estate will remain non-taxable after 2025 has a policy in an irrevocable life insurance trust (ILIT) that was presumably purchased for estate tax liquidity. It’s also an opportunity with not one but two, built-in time-sensitive calls to action by the client.
Nerd's Eye View
DECEMBER 13, 2024
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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 (..)
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
SEPTEMBER 23, 2022
While the new rule allows financial advisors to proactively use testimonials (from clients), endorsements (from non-clients), and highlight their own ratings on various third-party websites, the SEC’s warning suggests that advisory firms will want to take care to abide by the compliance requirements linked to the new rule.
Nerd's Eye View
MAY 17, 2024
Also in industry news this week: The SEC this week announced a proposed rule that would require RIAs to collect and verify their clients' personal information in an effort to prevent illicit activity, though many firms likely are taking many of these steps already Why larger RIAs and those that have been acquired tend to have worse client and staff (..)
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 25, 2023
Also in industry news this week: The SEC settled its first charges related to its new marketing rule with a firm that advertised 2,700% annual returns A survey suggests that older Americans prefer the term "longevity" to "aging", perhaps informing the way advisors discuss related issues with their clients From there, we have several articles on retirement (..)
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 3, 2023
Also in industry news this week: A recent study indicates that the RIA model has seen significant growth in the number of firms and advisors during the past decade, and these firms are expected to control 1/3 of industry AUM by 2027 Despite market headwinds leading to a contraction in advisory firm AUM in 2022, firms continued to produce strong profit (..)
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 (..)
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
JANUARY 13, 2023
In the advisor world, where noncompete agreements are fairly common, a ban on the practice could incentivize firms to reassess their employee value proposition and to consider ways to establish their clients’ relationships with the firm, and not just with their advisors.
Nerd's Eye View
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Morningstar has joined an increasingly competitive market of direct indexing platforms for advisors and their clients. From there, we have several articles on investment planning: While I Bonds have received significant attention during the past year, TIPS could be an attractive alternative for many client situations.
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 2, 2024
market during the past decade, historical data suggest that they could serve as a helpful ballast against sharp inflation-adjusted drawdowns in U.S. market during the past decade, historical data suggest that they could serve as a helpful ballast against sharp inflation-adjusted drawdowns in U.S.
Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 2, 2024
market during the past decade, historical data suggest that they could serve as a helpful ballast against sharp inflation-adjusted drawdowns in U.S. market during the past decade, historical data suggest that they could serve as a helpful ballast against sharp inflation-adjusted drawdowns in U.S.
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 7, 2024
detecting fraud or analyzing data) to provide a better client experience! Nonetheless, respondents (particularly those in younger generations) do not see this as an either-or choice, but rather anticipate benefitting from working with human advisors who leverage AI tools for certain tasks (e.g.,
Nerd's Eye View
JUNE 28, 2024
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 at a time when the number of SEC-registered broker-dealers and their registered representatives is declining, the number of SEC-registered RIAs, their assets under management, and the number of (..)
Nationwide Financial
OCTOBER 18, 2022
As college costs rise, qualified tuition plans, or 529 college savings plans, can be an option for clients to save for their child or grandchild’s (or even their own!) These accounts can help your clients’ beneficiaries save for college and the funds can be used for various expenses relating to K-12 and higher education.
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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. For example, a clients investment choices should align closely with their tax strategy, too.
Indigo Marketing Agency
JANUARY 17, 2024
If you’re anything like the financial advisors we work with, you’ve helped hundreds of clients successfully exit their businesses—and now it’s your turn. You’ve worked hard to build your legacy, and now that you’re approaching retirement, you want a smooth transition for both you and your clients. And the sooner, the better. (If
Midstream Marketing
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
They spend hours writing articles and finally hit that “Submit” button… only to not get anywhere near the number of leads that they thought they would. Other times, it’s because those articles were created without a real SEO strategy behind them. If, of course, they were even able to generate leads at all.
Brown Advisory
JUNE 3, 2015
Mike Hankin, Brown Advisory President and CEO, describes the firm’s commitment to cutting through the noise to get at what matters most to clients: performance, advice and service. Our clients are not alone: Investments aligned to environmental, social or governance factors surged to $4.3
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Brown Advisory
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
Expat, Part 1: Pre-arrival jharrison Tue, 02/23/2021 - 05:15 In this series of articles, we will discuss the timeline of a U.S. Each article will outline the challenges and planning opportunities to consider during each step of the journey. connected clients build U.S./U.K. The Timeline of a U.S. expat living in the U.K.
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Brown Advisory
FEBRUARY 23, 2021
In this series of articles, we will discuss the timeline of a U.S. Each article will outline the challenges and planning opportunities to consider during each step of the journey. After all, I’ve spent my career helping people build and execute sensible, long-term investment plans. connected clients build U.S./U.K.
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Workable Wealth
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
There are many different investing strategies out there, and you need to find one that supports your unique goals. Each person’s investment needs may change, so it’s important to know the different ways you can invest. Remember, you can always alter your investment plan as your needs evolve. .
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Workable Wealth
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In your quest for financial wellness, you have probably heard countless times the importance of investing as part of a well-rounded financial plan. While this is true, most articles don’t tell you how to invest wisely, what role investments play in your wealth-building journey or even what the Market can tell you. .
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WiserAdvisor
APRIL 25, 2023
This article will explore how often to rebalance your 401(k). Either way, you must evaluate how your current allocation fits your investment plan. Determine your target allocation You can decide on your desired asset allocation for your 401(k) portfolio based on your investment goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon.
Brown Advisory
DECEMBER 31, 2020
This topic is complex and for the purposes of this article, we will make the assumption that most Americans moving to the U.K. accountants working with non-domiciled Americans to default to filing their clients on the 'remittance basis'. We all know that life is unpredictable and despite best laid future plans, things often change.
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Brown Advisory
DECEMBER 31, 2020
This topic is complex and for the purposes of this article, we will make the assumption that most Americans moving to the U.K. accountants working with non-domiciled Americans to default to filing their clients on the 'remittance basis'. We all know that life is unpredictable and despite best laid future plans, things often change.
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Brown Advisory
APRIL 16, 2018
From its first days as an investment firm, Brown Advisory has helped endowments and foundations tackle these mission-related investment challenges. Establish or refine its investment policy in accordance with the organization’s objectives. Also, clients differ on which issues they view as purely programmatic (i.e.,
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Brown Advisory
APRIL 16, 2018
From its first days as an investment firm, Brown Advisory has helped endowments and foundations tackle these mission-related investment challenges. Developing Sustainable Investment Plans Standard Process, Added Layers of Thought. Developing Sustainable Investment Plans Standard Process, Added Layers of Thought.
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Brown Advisory
MARCH 30, 2020
Managing Liquidity in the Coronavirus Market ajackson Mon, 03/30/2020 - 16:04 This article was written by Sid Ahl, Taylor Graff, Adam King and J.R. Rodrigo, members of Brown Advisory's Investment Solutions Group. Both forms of liquidity are important to keep in mind when building a long-term investment plan.
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Brown Advisory
MARCH 30, 2020
This article was written by Sid Ahl, Taylor Graff, Adam King and J.R. Rodrigo, members of Brown Advisory's Investment Solutions Group. Both forms of liquidity are important to keep in mind when building a long-term investment plan. Managing Liquidity in the Coronavirus Market. Mon, 03/30/2020 - 16:04.
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