Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 3, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with a recent survey indicating that a majority of advisors are viewing new client acquisition as their primary challenge in the current competitive environment for financial advice (followed by compliance and technology management) and suggests (..)

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Wealth Management

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The deals with Southeast Financial Group, Radiance Private Wealth and Silvertree Retirement Planning are part of the Summit Growth Partners initiative and bring it to 16 strategic investments this year.

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 28, 2024

Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans. Read More.

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Nerd's Eye View

MAY 9, 2025

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent survey found that long-feared fee compression in the financial advice industry has yet to come to pass, though some advisors continue to see potential for small reductions in asset-based fees in the future.

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Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 2, 2025

For many financial advisors, a core part of the retirement planning process involves simulating whether the client's assets will last through retirement. It's about developing a dynamic spending plan (e.g.,

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Retirement Clients Retirement Planning Marketing 146

Wealth Management

JANUARY 10, 2025

A survey of DC recordkeepers found a large majority expect to see more financial advisors selling 401(k) plans with less than $5 million in assets.

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Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The report suggests this might be due in part to increased RIA valuations and the assumption of some firm founders that next-generation employees won't be financially able to buy out the firm from them, though additional data indicates that many firms don't have career paths in place that could help next-generation advisors envision their path to firm (..)

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Wealth Management

JUNE 16, 2023

billion retirement plan consulting business. In RIA news this week, Hightower announced its 3rd billion-dollar-plus acquisition this month, while SageView picked up a $5.2

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Abnormal Returns

MARCH 10, 2025

kitces.com) Estate planning Estate plans are a big lift for everyone, including advisers themselves. kindnessfp.com) Why clients need to organize their digital assets for estate planning purposes. wealthmanagement.com) The number of cash balance plans are on the rise. abnormalreturns.com)

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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?).

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 28, 2024

Historically, advisors haven't had many avenues to manage clients' 401(k) plan accounts, since unlike traditional custodial investment accounts, advisors generally lack discretionary trading authority in employer-sponsored retirement plans. Read More.

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Wealth Management

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The deal adds over 350 retirement plans and about $13 billion in assets to Creative Planning’s existing retirement plan services team.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Assets 288

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Also in industry news this week: Why the announced acquisition of RIA custodian TradePMR by retail brokerage firm Robinhood could prove to be a boon for RIAs on TradePMR's platform, who could receive a wave of referrals from Robinhood's massive base of next-generation retail clients How Morningstar is cutting the "Medalist Ratings" of thousands of (..)

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Getting Your Financial Ducks In A Row

APRIL 3, 2023

We’ve covered a lot of ground with regard to how various tax laws impact your retirement plans: pensions, IRAs, 403(b) and 401(k) plans. But we’ve primarily focused on the US income tax laws (the IRS) affect your plans – and there are many nuances that you need to take into account with regard to state tax laws.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Taxes 143

Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Open, honest and candid discussion about retirement plan assets, Fidelity's crackdown on credential sharing, Commonwealth's new PEP and more.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Assets Planning 274

Abnormal Returns

APRIL 21, 2025

(kitces.com) Peter Lazaroff talks with Christine Benz about the most overlooked parts of a retirement plan. thinkadvisor.com) The biz How Vanguard could integrate private assets. riabiz.com) The battle over online estate planning is only heating up. riabiz.com) Charles Schwab ($SCHW) has taken a stake in Wealth.com.

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Retirement Planning Estate Planning Retirement Planning 157

Wealth Management

MARCH 26, 2025

Open, honest and candid discussion about retirement plan assets, PE funds in workplace plans, the future of the DOL fiduciary rule and more.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Assets 266

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 28, 2025

Also in industry news this week: A recent survey indicates that younger "DIY" investors are more likely to be interested in working with a human advisor than their older counterparts, suggesting an opportunity for advisors to tap into this demographic (perhaps by setting minimum planning fees that ensure these clients can be served profitably today (..)

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Financial Planner Retirement Retirement Planning Clients 228

Wealth Management

DECEMBER 4, 2023

AFS 401(k) Retirement Services and AFS Financial Group is a retirement plan and wealth management consulting firm with $2.3 billion in assets under advisement.

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Retirement Retirement Planning Wealth Management Consulting 279

Getting Your Financial Ducks In A Row

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

When you have the bulk of your financial assets in retirement plans, you might accidentally expose yourself to some risks that you haven’t thought about… since retirement plan assets are much more likely to be impacted by changes to legislation – as we have seen in the past. No related posts.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Accounting 107

Carson Wealth

MAY 29, 2025

Having a retirement planning checklist can help make this final commute the time of reflection and joy it should be. While you simply cant plan for everything, having the essentials in place can give you the confidence and clarity you need to enjoy the freedom retirement can provide.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Taxes 52

Getting Your Financial Ducks In A Row

MARCH 10, 2025

Many of us are covered by one or more types of defined contribution retirement plans, such as a 401(k), 403(b), 457, or any of a number of other plans. What many of these plans have in common is that they are referred to as Cash Or Deferred Arrangements (CODA), as designated by the IRS. Don’t Take A Loan.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Compensation Planning 52

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that SIFMA, which represents broker-dealers, investment banks, and asset managers, released a white paper that argues that CFP Board "increasingly functions as a de facto private regulator for CFP certificants" and proposes that CFP (..)

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Financial Planner CFP Certification Retirement Planning 188

Wealth Management

AUGUST 2, 2023

The Oregon quartet specialized in retirement planning manages around $230 million in client assets.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Assets Clients 246

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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Financial Planner CFP Financial Advisor Retirement 179

Abnormal Returns

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

(citywire.com) M&A For better or worse, advisers are putting off retirement. investmentnews.com) Retirement Retirement planning is challenging because we simply don't know how long someone will live. kitces.com) Retirement spending is by its nature dynamic.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Food Clients 267

Zoe Financial

JUNE 20, 2025

The platform itself does not offer financial advice Scenario-Based Guide: Hypothetical Investor Examples – Scenario 1: Linda, 68 — Planning for RMDs and Legacy Background : Linda holds a significant Traditional IRA and is approaching required minimum distributions (RMDs). Is my investment mix rebalanced regularly for risk and return?

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Estate Planning 40

Advisor Perspectives

APRIL 25, 2024

He did this research on behalf of Equitable to look at how to improve the efficient frontier, enhance risk-adjusted returns and help advisors – and their clients – make the most of their assets through their retirement.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Financial Services 102

Talon Wealth

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Retirement planning is a critical part of financial security that many women still overlook. However, remember that as a woman, you have a longer life expectancy than a man, which means retirement planning is even more important. Retirement planning is an important part of financial security for women.

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Retirement Planning Retirement Planning Medical 98

Covisum

MARCH 27, 2025

One of the key elements in retirement income planning is understanding the role of Social Security. Many clients may view Social Security simply as an income source, but savvy advisors recognize its potential as a unique asset that can significantly shape a well-rounded retirement strategy.

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A Wealth of Common Sense

MAY 29, 2025

We also touched on questions from our audience about holding stocks in your emergency fund, the best way to pay for home renovations, how teachers should factor pensions into their retirement plans and some of my favorite fiction book series.

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Retirement Planning Distribution Retirement Planning 107

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 26, 2024

Also in industry news this week: A House committee has advanced a bill that would extend several expired business-related tax measures from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and would increase the value of the Child Tax Credit The SEC released its examination priorities for 2024, which include a focus on advisers' adherence to their duty of care and duty of (..)

Financial Planner 246

Financial Planner Retirement Planning Financial Advisor Retirement 246

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 1, 2024

Welcome to the January 2024 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!

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Retirement Planning Startup Clients Compliance 246

Darrow Wealth Management

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Unlike most types of retirement plans, the SEP IRA is funded by the employer. A SEP IRA (Simplified Employee Pension Individual Retirement Account) is a type of retirement plan specifically designed for self-employed individuals and small business owners. What is a SEP IRA?

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Retirement Planning Retirement Taxes Planning 98

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 8, 2025

Seth is the founder of Heartwood Financial Planning, an advisory firm affiliated with PlanMember Securities Corporation that is based in Fresno, California, and oversees approximately $100 million in assets under management for 850 client households.

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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

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 10, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners"– this week's edition kicks off with the news that a recent analysis from Morningstar suggests that the Department of Labor's (DoL's) new Retirement Security Rule (aka Fiduciary Rule 2.0) Read More.

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Financial Planner Retirement Planning Retirement Valuation 246