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 (..)

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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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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 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

Also in industry news this week: After experiencing a downturn over the past few quarters, RIA M&A activity ticked higher in the 3rd quarter amid continued interest from sellers and increasing costs for internal succession A recent study shows that housing-related costs are more likely than healthcare spending to cause unexpected spending shocks (..)

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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

AUGUST 30, 2024

Also in industry news this week: While many pre-retirees feel unprepared for retirement, longitudinal survey data suggest most will end up living a comfortable retirement, suggesting a role for financial advisors to show them projections of what their retirement could actually look like According to a recent survey, high-net-worth individuals are largely (..)

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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

AUGUST 11, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A bill that would allow funds in 529 plans to be used for postsecondary credentials, including the CFP certification, is gaining significant bipartisan support in Congress A recent survey identified key topics on which financial advisors and investors have mismatched views, from expected investment returns to how they (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 13, 2023

From there, we have several articles on retirement planning: The latest rules for 2023 Required Minimum Distributions from inherited retirement accounts. We also have a number of articles on investment planning: A recent study indicates that rebalancing a portfolio on an annual basis is superior to longer or shorter time horizons.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Compliance 241

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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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

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 (..)

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Insurance 246

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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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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WiserAdvisor

MAY 29, 2025

The longer your money stays invested, the greater the exponential growth. A financial advisor can guide you on how to optimize your investments to build wealth and financial stability. Automation removes the temptation to skip or delay investing and turns it into a disciplined habit.

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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. To protect your wealth, it helps to create a clear investment plan. Determine your goals, timeline, and risk tolerance before you invest.

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Validea

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While investors may feel the urge to take action against the volatility, an article in The New York Times offers the advice to do nothing. Only those with true psychic abilities would have done better in the stock market this year than those who did nothing, the article contends, selling exactly on January 3 rd and buying again on June 16 th.

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The Irrelevant Investor

JANUARY 17, 2021

Articles Skepticism can lead to knee-jerk dismissiveness (By Howard Marks) If you survived March 2020, what’s left to fear? (By

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Validea

OCTOBER 10, 2024

In this episode of Excess Returns, we sit down with Ben Carlson, Director of Institutional Asset Management at Ritholtz Wealth and author of the popular investing blog “A Wealth of Common Sense.” This conversation offers valuable lessons for investors at all levels, from beginners to seasoned professionals.

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WiserAdvisor

JUNE 4, 2025

This article will discuss some of the most pivotal financial planning industry trends to watch out for this year. Comprehensive financial planning over fragmented advice These days, clients want comprehensive financial plans and not isolated solutions to singular problems.

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Clever Girl Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Is investing better than saving? Is it worth investing in the stock market now? What factors should I consider before investing? How can I start investing with little money? Articles related to investing Yes, now is a good time to invest!

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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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Clever Girl Finance

JANUARY 22, 2024

Articles related to being wise with money Manage your large sum of money smartly! Would you save it, invest it, or treat yourself to a handful of nice things? In this article, we’ll be looking at ten windfall finance tips to help you make the most of that extra cash. Check out our article on what to do with 50k for ideas!)

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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. Investment Planning.

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Trade Brains

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Whether you’re aiming for long-term wealth accumulation or exploring short-term opportunities, the courses guide you through proper financial planning. In this article, we explore best mutual fund courses that help create awareness and knowledge about the funds and their functioning. You can enroll in the course here.

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Darrow Wealth Management

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Financial planning and investing the proceeds from a business sale Any time you’re investing a lump sum in the market, there’s a lot to consider. A liquidity event is a great opportunity to develop a long-term investment plan. As a business owner , growth was probably a top priority.

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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. The Timeline of a U.S. expat living in the U.K. tax system is probably helpful.

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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. The Timeline of a U.S.

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WiserAdvisor

MARCH 30, 2023

It stands out as it focuses directly on your goals, determining the amount of money you need to achieve your financial goals, and then developing an investment plan designed to achieve those goals within a specific timeframe. 5 steps involved in goal-based investing 1.

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Clever Girl Finance

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Find out more about women and investing, and discover ideas for creating your own investment plan. Table of contents Why women investors are amazing 5 Tips for how women can invest smartly Expert tip: Don’t rush the investing process Why are women investors important? How do women invest differently than men?

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