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Serving Clients at All Stages of the Financial Planning Lifecycle Effectively and Efficiently

eMoney Advisor

Recent research 1 found that there is a large population of Americans interested in financial guidance. Of an estimated 104 million households seeking some level of financial advice, 88 million of those households want that advice from a financial professional. Sources: 1. Climbing to the Top of the Value Stack.”

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Is It Worth Paying a Financial Advisor 1%?

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A reputable financial advisor should provide a comprehensive range of services, including budgeting, debt management, insurance optimization, tax planning, retirement planning, estate planning, and investment management. Can you negotiate fees with your financial advisor? Yes, and no.

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The Battle of Advice: ChatGPT vs. a Financial Advisor on Retirement Planning

WiserAdvisor

Human financial advisors possess the expertise to consider individual circumstances, emotions, and unique financial situations, thus offering tailored recommendations. Furthermore, ChatGPT may have limitations in reflecting recent policy changes or potential mathematical fallacies that can impact retirement and tax planning strategies.

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Focus on Budgeting to Attract Mass Affluent Clients

eMoney Advisor

As financial professionals find themselves competing in the same small market, many are looking at the wider wealth spectrum and targeting the mass affluent market. Yet many still have complex needs requiring more sophisticated and personalized investment, estate, and tax planning services. Our research found 66.4

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How to Determine If Your Financial Advisor Is Doing a Good Job Each Year

WiserAdvisor

Benchmarks serve as yardsticks to measure how well your investments are performing compared to the broader market or specific indices. Your financial advisor should be able to articulate why certain benchmarks are chosen and explain how your portfolio stacks up against them. These are often cited in financial news.