The Big Picture

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

But it’s absolutely clear what you’re saying that it was definitely the case and continues to be the case that who is it that is impacted when interest rates are high? 00:53:23 So that’s why tariffs of course comes by definition with a stagflationary risk that you raise prices and you lower sales.

Economy

Wealth Management

JULY 17, 2025

Related: Artificial Intelligence in Asset and Wealth Management The 2025 Order didn’t mention the issue of the swap power, so there’s no definitive answer on this point, but it would appear that merely including a swap power isn’t problematic. Concept of digital social marketing.

Taxes

Wealth Management

AUGUST 11, 2025

Our success in the business has definitely helped us weather storms over the years. How do you approach the family-business dynamic and long-term succession? Concept of digital social marketing. These are lives, families—you just don’t turn the lights off and say, “See you next year.” We’ve been racing for 34 years now.

Wealth Management

AUGUST 6, 2025

That’s because the merely well-to-do don’t prioritize estate planning enough to make it an intuitive entry point for a life insurance discussion. That could change if, as I’ve suggested, estate planners broadened their definition of an “estate plan,” but that’s for another day. Concept of digital social marketing.

Estate Planning

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 6, 2023

According to the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, anyone in the business of rendering advice about securities for compensation is, absent an exclusion or exemption, required to register as an investment adviser. Thus, Advice, Business, Compensation, and Securities (ABCS) are the key elements in this definition.

Investments

Nerd's Eye View

MAY 14, 2024

And be certain to listen to the end, where Danielle shares why she thinks women can make important contributions in the financial planning industry, particularly when it comes to listening deeply to clients and bringing integrity and authenticity to the table, how Danielle's own definition of success over time has shifted from gathering clients and (..)

Clients

Nerd's Eye View

APRIL 17, 2024

Some types of client disengagement can be difficult to detect until it's too late, as client disengagement manifests, by definition, as a lack of action, up until the client decides to leave the advisor altogether.

Clients

Nerd's Eye View

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

At that point, the definitive transaction documents are drafted, providing details around items such as equity and/or asset purchase agreements, a possible promissory note, and a bill of sale.

Compliance

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Which, in fact, often meets the definition of an ‘endorsement’, subjecting many third-party relationships to the Marketing Rule’s compliance regulations.

Advertising

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 31, 2023

And be certain to listen to the end, where Jon shares how he went through the breakaway process to launch his firm just as the pandemic hit and had to deal with the pressures of paying employees and having invested a lot of money into an office space and tools even as the stock market plummeted, why Jon credits listening to podcasts about financial (..)

Financial Advisor

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 3, 2024

This month's edition kicks off with the news that 'startup' custodian Altruist has completed a $169 million fundraising round as it continues to rebuild the RIA custodial tech stack layer-by-layer while positioning itself as the biggest RIA custodian built from scratch and solely for advisors – which, while making it the clear #3 custodian behind (..)

Risk Tolerance

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 9, 2024

And be certain to listen to the end where Kimberly shares why she suggests all new advisors try out a lot of the industry's "Food Groups" before picking a path (as she notes that knowing and getting experience in the other paths in the financial advisor industry helped round out her own knowledge, and find the path that truly aligned to her own values (..)

Financial Advisor

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 23, 2022

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how Shari developed her 5-prong “Maximize the Return on Life” approach with clients and how she and the rest of the advisors in her firm iteratively built over time their “CFO Family Checklist” of planning issues to discuss with clients, how Shari’s firm uses the Diamond Teams approach (..)

Clients

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 11, 2022

And be certain to listen to the end, where Libby shares how she began to track time and energy she was spending on each client, which allowed her to right-size her client load to only serve the ones that she truly enjoyed working with (and not just the ones that were profitable), why Libby believes that, while it is important for advisors to absorb (..)

Financial Advisor

Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Which means that there is plenty of space – and demand – for technology to evolve, continually helping more advisors to be better, and more successful, and also allowing for the definitions of 'better' and 'successful' to grow as our technology options do as well! Read More.

Financial Advice

Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 23, 2022

In this episode, we talk in-depth about how Shari developed her 5-prong “Maximize the Return on Life” approach with clients and how she and the rest of the advisors in her firm iteratively built over time their “CFO Family Checklist” of planning issues to discuss with clients, how Shari’s firm uses the Diamond Teams approach (..)

Clients

Nerd's Eye View

MARCH 7, 2023

And be certain to listen to the end, where Yonhee shares why she believes that a portion of the industry’s rising level of M&A deals is really a result of inconsistent definitions of advisor titles and insufficient career paths that are failing to nurture newer advisors into the next generation of owners, why Yonhee advises younger, newer (..)

Financial Advisor

Abnormal Returns

MAY 27, 2023

wsj.com) Transport RIP, Virgin Orbit and its horrible business plan. insidehook.com) Drink By definition, craft brewers are closer to their customers. (nytimes.com) France has banned short-haul flights that are served by rail. bbc.com) Runway near misses are on the rise. arstechnica.com) Wingsails are the future of cargo ships.

Food

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 18, 2022

And be certain to listen to the end, where Louis shares why he feels that the financial planning profession is a helping profession and as an advisor it’s important to recognize that providing value in a client’s life can be as simple as giving one’s time and energy to help the client (as that is a rare commodity in life), why Louis (..)

Financial Planning

MazumaBusinessAccounting

AUGUST 26, 2021

The IRS will have to determine if Janet’s blog can still be considered a business, but her careful records will benefit her in making a case. If you are an owner of a newly established business, keep track of your business plans, receipts, and records.

Accounting

Clever Girl Finance

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Two types of credit How your credit score is calculated Expert tip: Credit isn’t everything Key tips to build and maintain your credit 3 Common credit myths What is a simple definition of credit? If you are not applying for a new line of credit or loan anytime soon, it’s definitely something to consider.

Accounting

Steve Sanduski

APRIL 22, 2024

Evaluating Client Fees You will almost definitely have clients above and below your optimal range. Those clients are definitely your top clients that you need to pay special attention to. Mathematically, it’s probably hard not to! The first step is to look at the clients whose fees fall below your range.

Clients

Clever Girl Finance

AUGUST 31, 2022

If you love dogs and walking, this side gig will definitely keep you active, and you can manage it through apps like Rover and Wag! On the flip side, you’re also the one assuming all the risk, so make sure you have a solid plan.) Find out how to start a business from scratch and outline your business plan.

Taxes

Steve Sanduski

NOVEMBER 26, 2022

Enough” is a fascinating word because its definition is unique to each of us, and it is a moving target. How much money do you need? How much money do your clients need to retire? Can you ever have “enough” money? Once we reach what we thought would be “enough,” we often realize that 15% more would probably be better.

Retirement

Clever Girl Finance

JULY 13, 2022

Educational business ideas for women. You’ve heard of male-dominated industries—education is definitely more of a female-dominated industry. If you love absorbing and sharing knowledge, an education-oriented business could be a great fit. Build a solid business plan and don't over-leverage yourself. are female.

Food

Clever Girl Finance

JUNE 4, 2023

Whether it’s your side hustle or full-time job , you need to ensure you have a business plan in place, so you cover your costs and turn a profit. If you enjoy painting , this is definitely one of the money-making crafts you should try to sell. Another fun way is to print your image, frame it, and sell it.

Sales

Clever Girl Finance

MARCH 3, 2023

Overall, equipment loans can be beneficial for businesses and entrepreneurs. However, make sure you’ve crunched the numbers and factored them into your business plan. This equipment should help you achieve your small business goals and make more money! But taking on too much debt too fast could put your business at risk.

Medical

Steve Sanduski

AUGUST 4, 2022

It’s been clear for quite some time from industry data and personal experience that net organic revenue growth of RIA firms is quite low when you, by definition, exclude market movement. Charles Schwab just released their 2022 RIA Benchmarking Study and I decided to crunch the numbers and see what the data shows.

Math

FMG

DECEMBER 22, 2022

As you’re based in Washington, how has the pandemic affected your business plan and the way you communicate with clients? Like so many other people, the pandemic opened the door for me to connect with clients who would normally struggle to get to an office meeting during business hours, even if they live in my town.

Financial Advisor

Steve Sanduski

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

At this level, many advisors will tell themselves that they are making way more money than they ever expected so now they switch to business maintenance and life enjoyment mode. The advisors who will keep working hard to reach that top 10% level, are, by definition, rare. Who Keeps Working Hard?

Commission

Midstream Marketing

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

When you pick a smaller target market, you can adjust your financial planning services and messages to connect better with that group. The Definition and Relevance of Niche Marketing Niche marketing means focusing your marketing efforts and money on a specific part of your target market. You should not use a one-size-fits-all method.

Financial Advisor

Fortune Financial

MARCH 5, 2024

Small business owners are always on the lookout for strategies to not just survive but thrive in Kansas City. One powerful tool that might not be on every entrepreneur’s radar — but definitely should be — is a 401k plan.

Retirement Planning

Steve Sanduski

JANUARY 5, 2023

So, ask yourself, how does the way you invest affect or create the kind of world you want to live in or the kind of world you want to leave to your kids and grandkids?

Clients

Clever Girl Finance

DECEMBER 21, 2022

But you can definitely take charge and improve your stress levels by changing how you respond. Something that might bother you would be when you excitedly tell someone about your new business plans, and they just aren’t impressed. They don’t see the point of your business, or they warn you of how hard it is to succeed.

Communication

Good Financial Cents

APRIL 19, 2023

If you need a more formal definition, IRS Pub 925 has you covered. You can earn passive income whether you’re an entrepreneur with a brilliant business plan, a talented artist, or just happen to have extra cash to invest. The golden rule of passive income – protect your time.

Accounting

Nerd's Eye View

JANUARY 2, 2024

We also talk about how Stevyn's first introduction to the financial advisor industry actually pushed her away from it, as she watched her father (and many of his colleagues) achieve the financial success that set them up well for retirement, but without maintaining their holistic health that would have allowed them to truly enjoy their 'golden years', (..)

Financial Advisor

Sara Grillo

MAY 23, 2022

Financial planning is offered as a stand-alone product; it is the only thing that an advice-only financial planner does. Here is the definition of an advice-only financial planner: An advice-only financial planner is someone who provides only financial planning services. No business plan, no. Yeah, okay.

Financial Planner