Nerd's Eye View

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Enjoy the current installment of "Weekend Reading For Financial Planners" - this week's edition kicks off with the news that while both the total number of RIAs and advisor headcount have seen significant gains in recent years, client assets remain concentrated among the largest firms, according to data from Cerulli Associates, with the 7% of RIAs (..)

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Nerd's Eye View

AUGUST 11, 2023

Also in industry news this week: A bill that would allow funds in 529 plans to be used for postsecondary credentials, including the CFP certification, is gaining significant bipartisan support in Congress A recent survey identified key topics on which financial advisors and investors have mismatched views, from expected investment returns to how they (..)

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Sara Grillo

APRIL 10, 2023

Wright: So if gold is something a client could be invested in and potentially suitably recommended by an advisor, what is the argument against Bitcoin? Wright argues that we could diminish any asset that way, even stock certificates. Robert Wright, CFP Lee: The list of things Gary Gensler doesn’t own is probably very short.

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Sara Grillo

AUGUST 14, 2023

Prior to joining EP Wealth Advisors in 2021, Scott worked for a number of the largest Wall Street firms, including UBS, Prudential and Wells Fargo. She obtained her CFP designation in 2003. Scott has been serving families for 29 years in the financial services space. Scott graduated from the University at Buffalo, earning a B.A.

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Sara Grillo

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

A $100 increase in the CFP annual certification fee spurred an industry outcry, leading many to question whether the designation is worth it or not. There are more than 92,000 CFP® certificants, as per the CFP Board’s 2022 measure. Is it time to say “FU” to your CFP designation? So please subscribe!

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Good Financial Cents

AUGUST 1, 2022

As is true when investing in any asset, you need to begin by determining how much you’re willing to risk in the pursuit of higher returns. I’m going to present a large number of high-yield investments, each with its own degree of risk. Longer Term Certificates of Deposit (CDs). Steiner, CFP at Buckingham Advisors.

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