Nerd's Eye View

MAY 16, 2025

Also in industry news this week: A recent study finds that financial advisory clients are leaving largely positive, in-depth reviews for their advisors FINRA has responded to some concerns about its proposed rule regarding outside business activities, saying that it is designed to streamline regulations and not (as has been suggested by some commenters (..)

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WiserAdvisor

MAY 29, 2025

Consistent habits, disciplined investing, and patience form the bedrock of wealth creation, keeping financial security in mind. A long-term perspective allows you to ride out market volatility, avoid impulsive decisions, and benefit from the natural growth of your investments over time.

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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 13, 2025

Yet even the best financial plans can stumble. In this article, we’ll walk through some of the most common investment mistakes retirees make. By spreading your investments across different asset classes like stocks, bonds, real estate, and alternatives, you reduce the impact of any one market struggling. The good news?

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Wealth Management

JUNE 11, 2025

Whether clients support the policies with cash gifts or split-dollar, the discussion of options will necessarily involve a combination of insurance planning, tax planning, income and gift tax-oriented wealth transfer planning and investment planning.

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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 4, 2025

Apart from new laws and changes in regulations, it is also important to pay attention to emerging investment trendsevery year. The financial planning industry is constantly undergoing change. This article will discuss some of the most pivotal financial planning industry trends to watch out for this year.

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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!

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Trade Brains

JULY 17, 2025

The article exposes the best-performing small-cap, mid-cap, and thematic funds in 2025 with their performance measures, plus the importance of a long investment horizon and risk knowledge. Synopsis- The high-risk and high-return funds can provide investors with exponential growth. Crores NAV (as of July 14, 2025): ₹77.23 lakh crores.

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Carson Wealth

APRIL 23, 2025

This is another reminder that volatility is the price we pay to invest, and if you want to experience the big rallies, you will have to hold strong during the declines. isnt the way to reach long-term investment goals. The views stated in this article are not necessarily the opinion of Cetera Advisor Networks, LLC, or CWM, LLC.

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Tobias Financial

MARCH 12, 2025

International investments have offered opportunities, fixed income has helped manage risk, and certain sectors have remained resilient. As companies adjust, the market experiences periods of volatility as investors react to these changes. Through it all, diversification continues to provide stability.

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Trade Brains

JULY 8, 2025

The company’s planned Rs. 170 crore investment will nearly triple galvanisation capacity at its Ranjangaon plant to 1,10,000 MT annually. The total investment planned for this expansion is Rs. Investing in equities poses a risk of financial losses. Please consult your investment advisor before investing.

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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.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Also in industry news this week: While the SEC has had the power to restrict mandatory arbitration clauses in RIA client agreements for more than a decade, an advisory committee meeting this week suggests support for such a measure isn't unanimous CFP Board saw a record number of exam-takers during 2024, reflecting recognition of the professional and (..)

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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

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

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.

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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 (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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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.

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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 (..)

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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 (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

A survey shows that more RIAs are outsourcing investment management, and that those who do are largely happy with the decision. From there, we have several articles on insurance and investment planning: Why the chair of the Senate Finance Committee has taken an interest in the private placement life insurance market.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 13, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A study suggests that simplification is the top reason consumers combine their investment accounts, signaling that the onboarding process for new advisory client assets is a value-add in itself. How stocks and bonds tend to perform following their biggest down years.

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Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

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. Morningstar has joined an increasingly competitive market of direct indexing platforms for advisors and their clients.

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Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A recent study has found that advisors who gain additional credentials tend to see a boost both in their confidence and in their business metrics, with the CFP certification standing out in terms of value The implications for RIAs of a proposed Treasury Department rule that would subject many firms to certain anti-money-laundering (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 8, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey has found that a majority of prospective financial planning clients across all age brackets are open to working with a remote advisor, creating opportunities for advisors to grow their businesses and for clients to find the ‘best’ advisor for their needs, regardless of their location A federal (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 28, 2024

Also in industry news this week: How the SEC could target dually registered firms for enforcement of their duties to care for and manage conflicts of interest under Regulation Best Interest and the Investment Advisers Act to send a message to the industry and to clarify its expectations for these "dual-hatted" firms and their advisors Why a shift in (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 7, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Backers announced the new Texas Stock Exchange, which seeks to provide companies with a lower-cost alternative to the NYSE and Nasdaq, which, if successful, could create a more competitive landscape and potentially better execution and reduced trading costs for financial advisors and their clients The American College (..)

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Clever Girl Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Is now a good time to invest? I’m sharing some key investment insights to help you navigate your financial choices and calm any worries you might have about the stock market. I’m sharing some key investment insights to help you navigate your financial choices and calm any worries you might have about the stock market.

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Good Financial Cents

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Most people are well aware that investing is the key to building long-term wealth, yet that doesn’t mean that getting started is easy. In fact, all new investors face a huge learning curve when it comes to figuring out how to invest and where to invest their extra money. So, how do you start investing exactly?

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Advisor Perspectives

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Great articles don’t always get the readership they deserve. We’ve posted the 10 most-widely read investment, planning and practice management articles over the last two days. Below are another 10 that you might have missed, but I believe merit reading.

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Clever Girl Finance

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Women and investing is a topic that doesn’t get mentioned often enough, but it is extremely important. Women’s financial plans are unique, so their investing strategies should be, too. Find out more about women and investing, and discover ideas for creating your own investment plan.

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WiserAdvisor

MARCH 30, 2023

With the several investment strategies available to us, choosing one that suits your unique investment objectives can be confusing. A goal-based investing approach is one such strategy. Consider consulting with a professional financial advisor who can help you understand whether a goal-based investing approach is right for you.

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Workable Wealth

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Welcome back to the second part of our investment lexicon series. Now it’s time to look at some key tools to keep in mind when investing in the stock market. . Building on diversification, asset allocation is an investment strategy that builds your portfolio by weighing an adequate amount of risk for your goals.

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Workable Wealth

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Welcome back to the third part of our investment lexicon series. stock market and its many intricacies, including what it is, ways of tracking it, and strategies to approach investing in it. Today, we’ll explore the ways you can participate in the stock market, namely the creation and management of your investment portfolio.

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Validea

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

It’s not an investment skill that is top of mind for most people, but writing helps investors to piece out their thoughts and weigh the value of their ideas. An article in CFA Institute’s Enterprising Investor details 5 reasons why investors should use writing in their investment process.

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Brown Advisory

JUNE 3, 2015

Demystifying Sustainable Investing. For many investors, the topic of sustainable investing is a jungle of jargon and vague terms. When you cut through the confusion, though, you find that sustainable investing strategies have matured and improved, and now form the core of an increasing number of investors’ portfolios.

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