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Compliance Calendar For A Solo RIA: Staying On Top Of Compliance Tasks While Serving Clients

Nerd's Eye View

One of the most intimidating aspects of launching a solo advisory firm is the question of how to manage compliance. Creating a compliance calendar for a solo RIA can help to systematize and manage compliance tasks, requirements and deadlines.

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Crafting An Annual Compliance Calendar For A (Solo) RIA: Staying On Top Of Compliance Tasks While Serving Clients

Nerd's Eye View

One of the most intimidating aspects of launching a solo advisory firm is the question of how to manage compliance. The 1st category of tasks that advisory firms must handle involves renewing their registration with the applicable state(s) in which they do business each year, which typically involves submitting select documents (e.g.,

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3 Question Types To Go From (Just) Retained To Highly Engaged And Happier Clients

Nerd's Eye View

Compliance!), And while all may appear well on the surface – the client rarely contacts the advisor with problems but they show up for every annual meeting – they may actually be feeling quite disengaged with the financial planning services being provided. Prospecting! Onboarding!

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The Latest In Financial #AdvisorTech (November 2022)

Nerd's Eye View

Hearsay Systems rolls out a new small-to-mid-sized RIA platform for social media compliance and website design. Riskalyze signals an intent to rebrand itself away from ‘just’ risk tolerance assessments to a broader focus on helping advisors grow clients and assets.

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Crafting More Equitable Advisor Non-Solicit Agreements With The ACRES Agreement

Nerd's Eye View

But in the financial advisory business, firms are typically less concerned about employees taking intellectual property (e.g., financial planning processes and other 'trade secrets') with them to a competitor and are more concerned about clients (and the revenue they bring in) following their (departing) advisor to their new firm.

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401k for Small Business Owners in Kansas City: Maximizing Benefits and Strategies

Fortune Financial

Regular contributions are vital, but so is ensuring the plan remains a good fit for your evolving business and workforce. This means staying informed about plan performance, fees and compliance requirements. Sustained Oversight: A successful 401k plan requires more than just initial enthusiasm.

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How to Choose the Right Wealth Management Firm in Kansas City

Fortune Financial

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) CPAs specialize in tax planning and accounting. Regulatory Compliance Ensure the wealth management firm is registered and compliant with relevant regulatory authorities. As your trusted advisors, we prioritize clear and transparent communication.