Nerd's Eye View

JULY 26, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that Charles Schwab's latest RIA benchmarking study shows that firms saw significant AUM growth in 2023, thanks in part to strong equity market performance, but also thanks to organic growth initiatives that brought in additional (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 23, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that amid a flurry of SEC-proposed rules for investment advisers, the Investment Adviser Association this week called on the regulator to assess whether the compliance burden these regulations would put on advisers outweighs (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 5, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the House Financial Services Committee unanimously passed a bill that would direct the SEC to conduct a study and carry out a rulemaking on the definition of a "small entity" to reduce the compliance burden on small businesses, (..)

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Financial Planner Financial Services Electronics Compliance 246

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that the Treasury Department has finalized rules requiring most SEC-registered RIAs to implement risk-based Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism programs, including a requirement to report suspicious (..)

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Financial Planner Tax Planning Compliance Financial Advice 246

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that as enforcement of the SEC’s new marketing rule began on November 4, advisory firms are taking a variety of approaches. Also in industry news this week: Why “SECURE 2.0”

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Compliance Clients 244

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.

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Compensation Planning Insurance Compliance 246

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 26, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news of a survey indicating that about 90% of financial advisors would switch firms based on bad technology at their current firm, and that 44% have already done so.

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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

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a study from Cerulli Associates indicates a lack of fee transparency represents a significant hurdle for many investors when considering working with a financial advisor.

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Financial Planner Fee Only CFP Compliance 246

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 4, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that credit ratings agency Fitch on Tuesday downgraded its assessment of the U.S. government's creditworthiness from an AAA rating to AA+.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Compliance Retirement 246

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the SEC is proposing to expand the adviser custody rule beyond securities and funds to cover all assets in a client’s portfolio, including private securities, real estate, derivatives, and cryptoassets.

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Financial Planner Fiduciary Duty Retirement Planning Compliance 246

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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Financial Planner CFP Compliance Clients 246

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

MAY 31, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” - this week’s edition kicks off with the news that the Financial Planning Association and Money.com are planning to publish a “Best Financial Advisors” list based on advisors’ education, credentials, and experience, as well as harder-to-quantify (..)

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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 (..)

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BlueMind

JULY 15, 2022

Category: Compliance. The Significance Of Financial Compliance Financial compliance requires all actions, procedures, guidelines, and business culture to abide by the rules and regulations set by the regulatory authorities of the financial market. Related: Compliance and Automation – An Ideal Unison!

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XY Planning Network

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Over the past year, we've published articles written with one purpose in mind: to help independent financial advisors be successful. From RIA compliance best practices to using behavioral marketing tactics to get more clients, this list is loaded with one helpful resource after another to send you into 2024.

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Sara Grillo

MAY 23, 2022

What’s up with these “advice-only financial planners?” I am a CFA® charterholder and financial advisor marketing consultant. I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. What is an advice-only financial planner? The benefits of advice-only financial planners.

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Sara Grillo

OCTOBER 21, 2022

I am an irreverent and fun marketing consultant for financial advisors. Before we get started, I wanted to give hanks to Jonathan Grannick of Wonder Wealth , as well as other financial planners for their input. What is a financial paraplanner? How do you get a job as a financial paraplanner?

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Insurance Financial Planner Fee Only Financial Advisor 98

MainStreet Financial Planning

JULY 11, 2024

As a parent and financial planner, ensuring that we make the smartest financial decisions for our families is crucial. In this article, we will explore three popular savings and investment options: 529 Plans, Roth IRAs, and Real Estate.

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Planning Risk Tolerance Education Investing 97

Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Compliance and Security for RIAs Compliance and data security matter a lot in the financial services industry. By focusing on compliance and security, you can earn your clients trust. These resources might have financial planners, checklists, or eBooks. A lot of clients use these devices.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 30, 2025

This article examines essential exit planning strategies, including timing considerations, transaction structures, entity optimization, and specialized approaches that can significantly enhance your financial outcome. Expert guidance helps ensure compliance while optimizing outcomes for all stakeholders.

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Taxes Planning Tax Planning Sales 52

Midstream Marketing

DECEMBER 10, 2024

This article will show you ten important marketing campaigns. These campaigns help build a strong marketing plan for financial advisors. Create quality blogs, articles, and videos addressing their needs. Share important articles, industry news, and useful tips on financial planning. Engage with your followers.

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Harness Wealth

APRIL 16, 2025

Many financial planners view Roth conversions as a hedge against future tax increases, considering current federal debt levels and projected entitlement spending. This systematic approach ensures compliance and optimal tax outcomes. This article is a product of Harness Tax LLC.

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Good Financial Cents

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Employment numbers for Financial Managers are expected to rise by 17% over the next decade, faster than the average for all occupations. Chief Compliance Officer. A chief compliance officer ensures financial institutions adhere to all applicable laws and regulations. Financial Examiner. Cited Articles.

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XY Planning Network

DECEMBER 19, 2022

Over the past year, we've published articles written with one purpose in mind: to help independent financial advisors be successful. 5 MIN READ. As 2022 comes to a close, we rounded up our top 10 most-viewed blogs published this year.

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Sara Grillo

MARCH 22, 2024

Please note: This list of flat fee and advice-only advisors by state is not an endorsement of any particular individual, their firm, or their services; please do your own research when selecting a financial advisor. Arkansas Jacob George [link] Flat-fee financial planning for Christian families wanting to make an eternal impact!

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Sara Grillo

JULY 8, 2022

Others that require a more detailed response will either get forwarded to a teammate (financial planner or portfolio manager) who can research the answer, or scheduled to my calendar later in the day when I can focus on a response or call the client directly. Work on outstanding compliance tasks: 1 hour.

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Sara Grillo

DECEMBER 22, 2023

It will teach you how to avoid shenanigans, crap products, and other scummy practices that are unfortunately common in financial advice. I was recently featured in a MarketWatch article about how to find a good financial advisor. Six Core Fiduciary Duties for Financial Advisors. Read it here. And now let’s get on with it!

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Financial Advisor Fiduciary Duty Compliance Financial Advice 52

WiserAdvisor

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It is advised that you consult with a professional financial advisor who can help understand the updated rules for inherited IRAs and what impact they can have on your retirement strategy. Previously, it was believed that as long as the account was emptied in 10 years, how you did it didn’t matter.

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Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent study by Cerulli Associates and Osaic found that at a time when consumers are increasingly seeking comprehensive planning relationships with their financial advisors, many advisors appear to be overestimating the comprehensiveness (..)

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Sara Grillo

APRIL 11, 2022

And that’s why I’m writing this blog; because I feel that financial advice rendered by the hour is a great thing for the American public (for the reasons we’re going to discuss below). But the idea of becoming an hourly financial planner is met with such resistance you would think you told people to saw off their left arm.

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The Big Picture

APRIL 25, 2023

Brian Hamburger has been one of the leading authorities in the world of registered investment advisories, broker-dealers, SEC regulatory compliance. And I would constantly hear them frustrated by the compliance department. HAMBURGER: They were just blaming compliance for everything they couldn’t do. RITHOLTZ: Right.

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WiserAdvisor

MARCH 13, 2024

Adhering to these pillars can help you pave the way for a secure and fulfilling retirement supported by wise financial decisions and informed choices. A financial advisor can help you understand the five pillars of retirement planning to ensure you stay a step ahead when planning for the later years of your life.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Estate Planning 105

Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Salaske: Yeah, I don’t agree with the CFP Board becoming any type of regulator whatsoever over financial advisors, financial planners, whatever you wanna call us in the advice space. Wright: Well, and to respond to that, if I may. The confusion is with the CFP.

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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

In our debate we will discuss the following questions: The CFP Board harms consumer through its multi-million dollar ad campaigns by suggesting that CFPs are more ethical than non-CFP financial planners and by suggesting that its member standards are higher than those of regulatory agencies. Source: SEC. Source: CFP Board.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

strengthened rules related to custody and outsourcing) and broader regulatory efforts put forth by the Biden administration that could also affect advisory firms (e.g., strengthened rules related to custody and outsourcing) and broader regulatory efforts put forth by the Biden administration that could also affect advisory firms (e.g.,

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Financial Planner Compliance Communication Clients 189