Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 18, 2024

abnormalreturns.com) Longform links: facilitating communication. (vox.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Podcast links: crime and disorder. abnormalreturns.com) What you missed in our Thursday linkfest. abnormalreturns.com) Celebrating our nineteenth blogiversary. Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter.

Assets 273

Assets Financial Advising Communication Banking 273

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 11, 2025

In addition, Atkins' arrival could also mean the end of the pending RIA outsourcing and custody rules proposed under Gensler, a reduced focus on monitoring advisors' off-channel communications, and a new regulatory framework for digital assets.

Financial Planner 159

Financial Planner Communication Commission Clients 159

Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 20, 2025

Recession Concerns & Market Volatility: How Financial Advisors Should Communicate With Clients As financial advisors , youre well aware that so far the 2025 financial market has been more unpredictable than a toddler. Why Proactive Communication Matters If theres one thing more unpredictable than the markets, its human emotion.

Communication 69

Communication Financial Advisor Marketing Marketing 69

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 9, 2025

On the other hand, the term "financial advice" often refers to much more than asset allocation and wealth management. On one hand, a client's willingness to pay an ongoing fee for financial advice suggests that they find the advisor's services worthwhile.

Financial Advice 228

Financial Advice Asset Allocation Clients Wealth Management 228

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 24, 2024

Over the past few decades, advicers have used Monte Carlo analysis tools to communicate to clients if their assets and planned level of spending were sufficient for them to realize their goals while (critically) not running out of money in retirement.

Communication 246

Communication Retirement Clients Accounting 246

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

As the financial advice industry began shifting from a sales-based model to a more sustainable asset management approach, advisors found their roles shifting along with it. Yet, even for advisors who understand the value of delegation, actually letting go is often easier said than done.

Financial Advice 246

Financial Advice Communication Sales Assets 246

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

Which could prove to be a boon for the financial advice industry as more consumers are willing to entrust their assets to an advisor (while at the same time possibly making it tougher for some advisors to differentiate themselves primarily by how they put their clients' interests first?).

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Financial Advice Retirement Financial Advisor 246

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 28, 2024

For advisors who want to advise on clients' 401(k) plan assets but who can't manage them directly, there have generally been 2 options. And yet the fact remains that technology like Pontera may still be preferable to the alternatives that exist for advisors to advise on and manage clients' 401(k) assets (e.g., Read More.

Assets 245

Assets Management Compliance Retirement Planning 245

Wealth Management

MARCH 19, 2024

Lee, CEO of Keebeck Wealth Management, is teaming up with a new asset management, research and communications platform to achieve scale via ‘digital army.’

Wealth Management 302

Wealth Management Communication Assets Management 302

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Kevin is the CEO of Connecticut Wealth Management, an RIA based in Farmington, Connecticut, that oversees approximately $4 billion in assets under management for 1,100 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Kevin Leahy.

Wealth Management 246

Wealth Management Financial Advisor Clients Planning 246

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 18, 2025

Historically, tax-related services within advisory firms were primarily focused on investment strategies, like using ETFs for their tax efficiency or implementing asset location and tax-loss harvesting strategies to boost after-tax returns. But it also demands new considerations in how those strategies are presented. Read More.

Taxes 146

Taxes Tax Planning Communication Planning 146

Wealth Management

APRIL 16, 2025

Craft and Capital's Chris Sullivan discusses the importance of creating engaging narratives in asset management, the value of leveraging media relations for effective communication and the importance of authenticity and having clear, differentiated messages to stand out in a competitive market.

Communication 135

Communication Media Assets Management 135

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Stacey is the chief operating officer of Morton Wealth, an RIA based in Calabasas, California, that oversees approximately $3 billion in assets under management for 1,300 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Stacey McKinnon.

Management 244

Management Financial Advisor Clients Numbers 244

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

the types of investment products or strategies that a custodial broker-dealer can handle in an accurate and timely fashion), and commission rates (which can include asset-based pricing, platform fees, account activity fees, and more), among others.

Fiduciary Duty 244

Fiduciary Duty Clients Commission Accounting 244

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 22, 2025

Vanessa is the CEO of Expressive Wealth, an RIA based in Chicago, Illinois, that oversees $135 million in assets under management for approximately 70 client households, including 10 ‘core' ultra-high-net-worth families.

Clients 130

Clients Planning Estate Planning Communication 130

Random Roger's Retirement Planning

FEBRUARY 8, 2025

Barron's had a very quick look at the recent popularity of private assets to try to figure out whether investors should wade into the space. I would imagine that once the new communications sector begins to get ten year rolling periods under its belt, it too will outperform in a similar manner with the same tradeoff.

Assets 52

Assets Engineering Food Communication 52

Abnormal Returns

OCTOBER 17, 2024

wsj.com) Asset management Asset managers are rushing to launch CLO ETFs. wsj.com) India's asset management market is fiercely competitive. econbrowser.com) Earlier on Abnormal Returns Longform links: facilitating communication. Markets Global market correlations are higher than they used to be, but aren't 1.0.

Financial Advising 271

Financial Advising Communication Economy Assets 271

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!

Financial Planner 179

Financial Planner CFP Financial Advisor Retirement 179

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 29, 2025

Gideon is the CEO of Drucker Wealth, a hybrid advisory firm based in New York City, that oversees approximately $1 billion in assets under management for 800 client households. My guest on today's podcast is Gideon Drucker.

Clients 130

Clients Financial Advisor Planning Assets 130

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

For many financial advisors, setting asset minimums helps ensure that their firm can generate enough revenue to maintain business costs and compensate the advisor appropriately. A simple way for advisors to educate prospects about asset minimums is to include the information on their firm’s website.

Assets 246

Assets Communication Financial Planning Financial Advisor 246

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 26, 2024

The study also identified attributes of "top performing" firms across a range of metrics, finding that they are more likely than other firms to have a clear ideal client persona, client value proposition, and marketing plan.

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Retirement Communication Financial Advisor 246

The Big Picture

AUGUST 15, 2022

The asset class has exploded in popularity over the past two decades — but that doesn’t mean it’s about to blow up, argues our columnist. ( Institutional Investor ). • 100 Tips for a Better Life : You can improve your communication skills with practice much more effectively than you can improve your intelligence with practice.

Communication 298

Communication Startup Management Economics 298

Wealth Management

JUNE 17, 2025

Mariner is seeking to bolster its independent registered investment advisor channel by hiring Rob Sandrew to oversee the division, which includes more than 1,100 advisors and about $40 billion in client assets. Sandrew joined the RIA in 2016 and helped it grow from about $3 billion in client assets to more than $21 billion.

Wealth Management 156

Wealth Management Estate Planning Compliance Management 156

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 1, 2023

In our 113th episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss what it means to be a lead advisor, the paths associate advisors can take to advance into a lead advisor role, and how to communicate career growth goals with senior advisors.

Communication 246

Communication Clients Financial Advisor Management 246

Wealth Management

JUNE 20, 2025

We have a serious communication problem in the industry, and it can be really hard to get hold of clients,” he said, noting that with his technology, advisors can see their clients go to the app every day. I demonize email because email is holding this industry back,” Fields said in a hallway off the exhibit floor near the hotel kitchens. “We

Wealth Management 169

Wealth Management Management Financial Advisor Clients 169

Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

In this episode of the RIA Edge Podcast, Jalina Kerr of Charles Schwab shares how the most adaptive firms are expanding beyond portfolio management, into areas like estate and tax planning, which have far more profound impacts on client outcomes than marginal tweaks to an allocation model or changes in asset managers and investment funds.

Wealth Management 135

Wealth Management Marketing Marketing Tax Planning 135

Abnormal Returns

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Active management Why asset allocators usually fail when it comes to manager selection. newsletter.abnormalreturns.com) Mixed media Apple ($AAPL) is planning to adopt the RCS (Rich Communication Services) messaging standard. investmentecosystem.com) When does conviction turn into arrogance? Then check out our weekly e-mail newsletter.

Asset Allocation 261

Asset Allocation Financial Advising Insurance Communication 261

Wealth Management

JUNE 10, 2025

Austin-based Kestra oversees about $142 billion in client assets through its companies, including independent broker/dealer Kestra FInancial, through 1,800 advisors, according to its websites. Bluespring made a similar move in March 2024 to merge two firms into a $1.4

Wealth Management 167

Wealth Management Engineering Estate Planning Management 167

Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT)

JANUARY 14, 2025

And that’s gone across into our social media communications. We’re talking on social media about things that can help people learn more, understand more, and engage more with us as financial planners and also as a financial planning community. Lead with advice and understanding them and what it is they really need.

Financial Planner 98

Financial Planner Education Communication CFP 98

Abnormal Returns

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Podcasts Brendan Frazier talks with Sten Morgan, the founder of Legacy Investment Planning, about better communicating with clients. trillion in assets. wiredplanning.com) Michael Kitces talks with David Savir who is the Co-Founder and CEO of Element Pointe Family Office, about crafting an employee equity program.

Wealth Management 257

Wealth Management Retirement Communication Investment Planning 257

The Big Picture

MAY 20, 2023

The firm manages about $145 billion in client assets and is the world’s largest publicly traded hedge fund. She is also a member of Man Group’s senior executive governance committee.

Compliance 312

Compliance Communication Government Banking 312

Abnormal Returns

JULY 24, 2023

thinkadvisor.com) Charles Schwab Charles Schwab ($SCHW) and TDA continues to grow RIA assets. marknewfield.substack.com) Why open communication is vital when it comes to inheritance dynamics. (thinkadvisor.com) A Q&A with Rob Meyerson, founder and principal of Heirloom, about naming your firm.

Valuation 243

Valuation Communication Financial Planning Management 243

Indigo Marketing Agency

MARCH 14, 2023

As a financial advisor, it’s crucial to effectively communicate this event to your clients to help them understand the potential impact it may have on their investments and overall financial well-being. Proactive communication is good client service. Does this level of communication feel overwhelming? Provide context.

Communication 98

Communication Banking Clients Financial Advisor 98

Abnormal Returns

DECEMBER 5, 2022

riabiz.com) Communication Having a public presence can be scary for advisers. advisorperspectives.com) IRAs Why asset location matters from a tax-perspective. (cnbc.com) Startup 401(k) provider Blooom has abruptly closed its doors. wealthmanagement.com) Should you write your clients an annual letter?

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Estate Planning Startup Communication 246

Nerd's Eye View

JULY 31, 2024

Which means the firm will need to provide records of holdings and transactions for each of its clients (which may require some training and practice for employees to be able to quickly pull the needed data from the firm's custodian), as well as archived client communications and any advertisements produced by the firm.

Compliance 246

Compliance Ethics Advertising Clients 246

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Eric is the Managing Partner of Prospero Wealth, an RIA based in Seattle, Washington, that oversees $52 million in assets under management for 80 client households. Welcome to the 414th episode of the Financial Advisor Success Podcast ! My guest on today's podcast is Eric Franklin.

Planning 130

Planning Financial Planning Financial Advisor Clients 130

Abnormal Returns

MARCH 20, 2023

Podcasts Brendan Frazier talks with Deirdre Van Nest about communicating with clients in an emotionally-compelling way. wiredplanning.com) Daniel Crosby talks with Emily Koochel about defining and seeking financial wellness. standarddeviationspod.com) Banks The combined UBS-CS will be a money management giant.

Estate Planning 245

Estate Planning Retirement Communication Financial Planning 245