Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 9, 2024

Kimberly is the Lead Financial Planner and Managing Partner of Enders Wealth Management, a hybrid advisory firm based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, that oversees $50M in assets under management for 85 client households.

Financial Advisor 198

Financial Advisor Financial Planner Clients Food 198

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 30, 2024

Troy is the Founder and CEO of Oak Harvest Financial Group, an RIA based in Houston, Texas, that oversees approximately $750 million in assets under management for about 1,000 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Troy Sharpe.

Financial Advisor 188

Financial Advisor Clients Retirement Planning 188

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Suzanne is a Senior Financial Advisor at Meridian Wealth Management, an RIA based in Lexington, Kentucky, where she oversees approximately $110 million in assets under management for nearly 150 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Suzanne Powell.

Clients 187

Clients Financial Advisor Wealth Management CFP 187

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 10, 2023

But as market trends changed (with the performance of this asset class falling behind large-cap stocks during the 2010s) and clients entered retirement (often consolidating their investment management with 1 advisor), Eliot Rose started losing clients, eventually becoming unprofitable in 2016, the year Jason became president of the firm.

Financial Planning 229

Financial Planning Retirement Planning Clients 229

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Brett is the Founder of Brett Danko Educational Center, a CFP Board Education and Exam Prep provider, and the CEO and Managing Partner for Main Street Financial Solutions, an independent RIA based in Newtown, Pennsylvania, that oversees almost $2 billion in assets under management for nearly 1,700 client households.

Certified Financial Planner 232

Certified Financial Planner CFP Education Financial Advisor 232

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 7, 2024

Hannah is a partner and financial advisor at Lomanto Provost Financial Advisors, a hybrid advisory firm based in Plattsburgh, New York, that oversees approximately $150 million in assets under management for about 380 client households.

Banking 153

Banking Financial Advisor CFP Financial Advice 153

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 20, 2023

For instance, firms charging on an Assets Under Management (AUM) basis can provide a chart (or even a calculator!) that connects a prospect’s assets with the percentage fee they would pay as a client. Financial advisory firms have a wide range of options when it comes to displaying their fees on their website.

Communication 227

Communication Planning Financial Planning Fee Only 227

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 26, 2022

Amy is the owner of Rooted Planning Group, an independent RIA based in Corning, New York that oversees $67 million in assets under management for 175 client households. Welcome back to the 291st episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Amy Irvine.

Financial Planner 221

Financial Planner Management Planning Financial Advisor 221

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Rob is the CEO and Founder of NorthRock Partners, an RIA based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that oversees $5 billion in assets under management for 1,500 client households. Welcome to the 365th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Rob Nelson.

Financial Advisor 137

Financial Advisor Clients Assets Insurance 137

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Ben is the Founder of Illuminate Wealth Management, an RIA based in Barrington, Illinois that oversees $100M in assets under management for 55 client households. Welcome back to the 373rd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Ben Hockema.

Startup 130

Startup Financial Advisor Clients Wealth Management 130

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 12, 2022

Kamila is the CEO and Founder of Collective Wealth Partners, an independent RIA based in Atlanta, Georgia, that oversees nearly $25 million in assets under management for almost 175 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Kamila Elliott.

Financial Advisor 246

Financial Advisor CFP Clients Financial Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 6, 2023

how they should invest their savings or why one particular asset is better suited for their specific circumstances than another), they will need to register as an investment adviser. But once a financial coach addresses specific questions from clients around actual securities (e.g.,

Investing 236

Investing Investments Financial Advising Retirement Planning 236

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 4, 2023

Melissa is the Founder of Pearl Planning, an independent RIA based in Dexter, Michigan, that oversees more than $175 million in assets under management for 251 client households. Welcome back to the 340th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Melissa Joy.

Financial Advisor 198

Financial Advisor CFP Clients Assets 198

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 19, 2023

When an RIA reaches the threshold of $100 million in Regulatory Assets Under Management (RAUM), it must generally switch from being registered at the state level to registering with the SEC. But while $100 million may be the general rule, in practice it isn’t always a hard line.

Assets 174

Assets Management Investing Investments 174

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

From there, the latest highlights also feature a number of other interesting advisor technology announcements, including: Dispatch (formerly OneAdvisory) recently raised $8 million in seed funding as it seeks to provide a centralized data warehousing solution for advisory firms and eliminate the need for point-to-point data integrations between individual (..)

Estate Planning 199

Estate Planning Financial Planning Planning Wealth Management 199

Clever Girl Finance

AUGUST 2, 2023

Create a solid business plan for your side hustle If you’re in the process of starting a side hustle and do not have a business plan, you need to create one now. A business plan is essentially your roadmap for your side hustle to achieve your goals for a small business.

Business Planning 94

Business Planning Planning Food Budgeting 94

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 9, 2024

that oversees approximately $750 million in assets under management for about 200 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Andrew Leonard. Andrew is the Managing Partner of Geometric Wealth Advisors, an RIA based in Washington, D.C.,

Financial Advisor 130

Financial Advisor Consulting Clients Wealth Advisor 130

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 30, 2024

Tim is the founder of Goodwin Investment Advisory, an RIA based in Woodstock, Georgia, that oversees $275M in assets under management for 370 client households. Welcome back to the 370th episode of the Financial Advisor Success podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Tim Goodwin.

Financial Advisor 187

Financial Advisor Clients Compliance Engineering 187

Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Your risk tolerance will influence your investment strategy and asset allocation. Types of Fee Structures Percentage of Assets Under Management (AUM) This fee structure is prevalent in the wealth management industry. Advisors charge a percentage of your total assets that they manage.

Wealth Management 59

Wealth Management Management Risk Tolerance Retirement Planning 59

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Envestnet has announced a partnership with Empower to offer a turnkey 401(k) plan management solution for advisors with small business owner clients – but it isn't clear whether making 401(k) plan management 'easier' will actually convince more advisors to manage 401(k) plans, given how advisors have largely been averse to 401(k) plan management (..)

Financial Advisor 199

Financial Advisor Clients Planning Distribution 199

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

From there, the latest highlights also feature a number of other interesting advisor technology announcements, including: FinanceHQ has launched as a new digital lead generation platform for financial advisors, which takes a more niche-focused approach to matching prospective clients with advisors – representing a bet that capturing prospects (..)

Compliance 204

Compliance Valuation Financial Advisor Clients 204

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 5, 2023

billion in assets under management for just over 350 client households. Welcome back to the 362nd episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Jeff Brown. Jeff is the President of Stratos Private Wealth, an RIA based in San Diego, California, that oversees almost $1.5

Compensation Planning 180

Compensation Planning Planning Financial Advisor Clients 180

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A recent survey suggests that Americans who use a financial advisor are less stressed than those who do not, but that the perceived price of advice is a deterrent to many (even those with significant assets).

Financial Planner 226

Financial Planner CFP Financial Advisor Retirement Planning 226

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 23, 2022

Shari is the Co-Founder and Chief Visionary Officer of Rappaport Reiches Capital Management, an independent RIA based in Skokie, Illinois, that oversees more than $800 million in assets under management, for 350 client households.

Clients 179

Clients Planning Financial Advisor Financial Planning 179

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 30, 2023

Tim is a Managing Partner for the Center for Financial Planning, a hybrid advisory firm based in Southfield, Michigan, that oversees $1.5 billion in assets under management for 1,000 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Tim Wyman.

Financial Advisor 238

Financial Advisor Financial Planning Clients Planning 238

Fortune Financial

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Your risk tolerance will influence your investment strategy and asset allocation. Types of Fee Structures Percentage of Assets Under Management (AUM) This fee structure is prevalent in the wealth management industry. Advisors charge a percentage of your total assets that they manage.

Wealth Management 52

Wealth Management Management Risk Tolerance Retirement Planning 52

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

At that point, the definitive transaction documents are drafted, providing details around items such as equity and/or asset purchase agreements, a possible promissory note, and a bill of sale.

Compliance 180

Compliance Sales Financial Advisor Financial Planning 180

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 19, 2024

Meredith is the Founder & CEO of Artisan Financial Strategies, a hybrid advisory firm based in Alpharetta, Georgia, that oversees $77M in assets under management for 120 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Meredith Moore.

Financial Advisor 165

Financial Advisor Recruitment Clients Assets 165

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 5, 2024

Rob is the Senior Partner of NWF Advisory, a hybrid firm based in Los Angeles, California, where he oversees nearly $500M in assets under management for 200 client households. Welcome back to the 375th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Rob Schultz.

Clients 130

Clients Financial Advisor Medicine Financial Planner 130

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 27, 2023

Eric is the Founder and CEO of Beyond Your Hammock, an independent RIA based in Boston, Massachusetts, that oversees $47 million in assets under management for more than 80 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Eric Roberge.

Financial Advisor 141

Financial Advisor Valuation Clients Communication 141

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Dianne is the Managing Partner of Argent Bridge Advisors, a hybrid advisory firm based in Vienna, Virginia, that oversees $500 million in assets under management for 350 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Dianne Nolin.

Financial Advisor 130

Financial Advisor Clients Communication Financial Planning 130

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Apex Fintech Solutions noted that the average advisor rings in at a cool 97% retention rate for acquired clients, suggesting that net new assets may provide a clearer lens for growth than the more traditional AUM metric. In the same vein, they also highlighted that hybrid firms (i.e.,

Consulting 172

Consulting Financial Advice Engineering Financial Advisor 172

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 12, 2024

Eric is the Founder & CEO of Abundo Wealth, an Advice-Only RIA based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, that oversees $600M in assets under advisement for 420 client households. Welcome back to the 376th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Eric Simonson.

Clients 130

Clients Financial Advisor Financial Planning Media 130

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

billion in assets under management for 1,377 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Peter Tiboris. Peter is a Partner of Park Avenue Capital, an advisory firm affiliated with Northwestern Mutual based in New York City, that oversees $2.4

Startup 175

Startup Financial Advisor Clients Management 175

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 26, 2023

Firms seeking acquisitions may talk up their values prior to the sale, but the reality is that at a firm that is rapidly acquiring other businesses – particularly when funded by private equity ownership – the focus is often on the growth of assets and profitability, no matter what the core values are purported to be.

Compliance 223

Compliance Sales Planning Media 223

Nerd's Eye View

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Onramp Invest, the platform that aimed to solve the challenges of cryptocurrency investing for financial advisors, was acquired by Securitize, a platform specializing in blockchain-based tokenization of private market investments, suggesting that advisors' interest in recommending digital assets for their clients – already limited during previous (..)

Startup 220

Startup Financial Advisor Clients Financial Planning 220

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 6, 2023

Which at best will still be a substantial uphill battle, given the hassle of switching from one financial planning platform to another (and the fact that most advisors are generally satisfied with their current financial planning software in the first place!).

Compliance 192

Compliance Financial Planning Planning Financial Advisor 192