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A Recordkeeping Checklist For Financial Planning Services: Proactive Documentation Of Service Delivery To Reduce Regulatory Scrutiny

Nerd's Eye View

While state and Federal regulations clearly outline recordkeeping requirements for areas like financials, advertisements, and trading records, there is a notable gap when it comes to documenting the delivery of services – especially financial planning services – necessary to justify the fees charged for those services.

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CoinShares: Investors Look to Advisors for Risk Assessment on Digital Assets

Wealth Management

Elaine Misonzhnik , Senior Editor, Investments June 23, 2025 4 Min Read Iaremenko/iStock/Thinkstock Investor interest in digital assets might be growing, but concerns about the security and regulatory uncertainty around the asset class mean that Bitcoin and crypto ETFs remain the most likely avenues for allocation.

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Trends In Financial Advice Fees: What Financial Advisors Are Actually Charging For Their Services

Nerd's Eye View

While many firms have historically relied on commission-based compensation methods – reflecting a sales-driven approach – financial advice has evolved with technological advancements and a greater focus on financial planning, with the Assets Under Management (AUM) fee emerging as the primary compensation model.

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The Data on Active Large Cap Underperformance

The Big Picture

But the key takeaway remains this: Portfolios cannot achieve Alpha if they are not at least getting out with Beta. ~~~ Do you need help with your assets?

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What Are the Best Asset Classes for Active Management?

Wealth Management

What Are the Best Asset Classes for Active Management? Low-cost passive wrappers work well for core equity investing, but certain asset classes are more conducive to active management. The industry’s heyday came in the 1980s and ’90s, when stocks soared and rockstar mutual fund managers like Peter Lynch raked in assets.

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#FASuccess Ep 425: Implementing A Financial Planning Quality Control System To Improve Both Client Outcomes And Referrals, With Sebastian Guerra

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Sebastian is the President of Guerra Wealth Advisors, a hybrid advisory firm based in Miami, Florida, with nearly $15M of revenue and almost 60 team members, supporting over 1,700 client households.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (June 7–8)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" – this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent report finds that the number of SEC-registered RIAs, the assets that they manage, and the number of clients they serve all increased between 2023 and 2024 and suggests the industry is robust across the size spectrum, (..)