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In The Long Run, Stocks Outperform Bonds… Or Do They?

Nerd's Eye View

Every document that considers the facts around any particular asset class will invariably include that disclaimer, but constructing a portfolio consisting of a mix of equities, fixed income, and other assets requires investors and advicers to make some fundamental assumptions around long-term expected returns and correlations between assets.

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Adviser links: diverse talent

Abnormal Returns

Podcasts Brendan Frazier talks with Sten Morgan, the founder of Legacy Investment Planning, about better communicating with clients. trillion in assets. msn.com) Why follow-up questions are crucial in financial planning. kitces.com) How direct indexing can be used in bond portfolios. thinkadvisor.com)

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (February 24-25)

Nerd's Eye View

Which suggests that instead of trying to go head-to-head with these larger firms (and their heftier marketing budgets) in attracting clients, smaller firms might instead demonstrate how they are 'different' by offering a unique service offering tailored to their ideal target clients.

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The 5 Pillars of Retirement Planning You Should Be Aware of

WiserAdvisor

Below are 5 Pillars of retirement planning that should be a part of your retirement plan: Pillar 1: Investment planning Investment planning is one of the most vital pillars of retirement planning, as it offers a roadmap to align your financial resources with your risk appetite and long-term goals.

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Weekend Reading For Financial Planners (March 9-10)

Nerd's Eye View

Enjoy the current installment of “Weekend Reading For Financial Planners” – this week’s edition kicks off with the news that RIA clients of an insurance broker providing Errors & Omissions (E&O) coverage saw a 213% increase in claims paid in 2023, attributed to significant jumps in suitability claims (likely stemming (..)

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5 Tips to Build an Investment Portfolio for Retirement

WiserAdvisor

Yet, the path to building a robust investment portfolio for retirement can be an intimidating task. You may ponder where to begin and how to create a portfolio that matches your goals, stands the test of time, and shields you from financial uncertainty. Let’s first understand what these accounts are and how they work.

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101 Things That Advisors Actually DO To Add Value (Beyond Just Allocating A Portfolio)

Nerd's Eye View

Traditionally, investment planning has been at the forefront of how financial advisors add value for their clients.

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